Enterprise decision makers often ask me what process they should follow to budget for security. While most mature organizations use one or more of the common approaches, the changing security landscape justifies their quest in looking for a new perspective….
Read moreWe need passwords for everything digital in our lives. Phones, computers, bank accounts, social media profiles, the list goes on. And when it comes to businesses, passwords are especially critical. They serve as a needed barrier between your company’s sensitive…
Read moreYou’re not just imagining it. Malware really is everywhere. Want proof? Just plug “Malware” into Google as a search term and watch more than 26 million results pop up. Even on the day I wrote this blog post, there were…
Read moreThere are two sides to every story. And when it comes to using iOS devices for work, both employees and their employer’s IT decision-makers share responsibilities for keeping everything safe and secure. We’ve already seen what employees can do to…
Read moreIt was a stupid mistake that almost cost me dearly. One morning this summer, I was headed into Toronto on a Via Rail train, using the on-board Wi-Fi to catch up on some reading and e-mails on my iPad. As…
Read moreLet’s say your business is based in Calgary. You also have a branch office in Halifax. Your main supplier is in Asia. And your biggest client is in the U.S. You know exactly where all of those key players are….
Read moreA past boss once gave me some great advice: “It’s okay to come to me with a problem,” he said. “But you have to bring me at least one possible solution, too.” In the same spirit, today’s blog isn’t another…
Read moreSo you’ve drawn up an IT security budget, sized up the weak spots in your network and taken preventive action to protect your business from data breaches and cyber-threats. Your IT security strategy is complete now, right? Wrong. Since no…
Read moreHackers, viruses, phishing, malware and more. The list of IT security threats that could hurt your company’s operations (and reputation) just keeps getting longer. To help you secure your networks and data without breaking the bank, we previously posted a…
Read moreIf you think only the largest businesses have to worry about IT security, think again. There are plenty of studies that show hackers are now targeting businesses that they consider likely to have lax security policies, and there are a…
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