Cloud Disaster Recovery Services vs. Traditional In-House DR
CIO’s are frequently faced with limited resources, like time and money, as they consider a disaster recovery plan. This blog will help businesses weigh the disadvantages and advantages of each type of disaster recovery methods. Ideally, every business should have an IT disaster recovery (DR) strategy to keep the business functional in case of natural […]
Firewall Best Practices to Block Ransomware
Ransomware is a criminal activity that forces a company to pay a fee in return for having their data decrypted. Hackers use malware to encrypt a company’s file. There are several alternatives to paying ransomware: Hiring security experts to restore your computer operation by figuring out the decryption key or by other technical means. Living […]
Calculating the Size of a Firewall For Your Network
We live in a world where security breaches and data losses are common. According to a study done by IBM Security and the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data breach (from a sample of 500 companies interviewed) is $3.86 million. Moreover, mega data breaches, which result in the loss of 1 million to […]
The Dangers of Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Other File Sync Apps
If like millions of internet users, you are inclined to using Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive or any other consumer-grade file sync software and cloud applications; you might want to read this. The applications you use to back up your data online and synchronize it makes you vulnerable. They make your personal and business data prone […]
Who Is Responsible for Cloud Security: The Service provider or the Customer?
Organizations are increasingly seen migrating towards the cloud, which is driving customers to question their compliance, security, and privacy. Customers of cloud service should, therefore, understand how a security solution can be conducted by them and then consider their own role in security. This is what is called the shared security model, and this blog post […]
The Security Issues and Considerations of Cloud Applications
In today’s business world, more and more businesses are moving their data and applications to the cloud so that they can work easier, know that their data is secure and have access to their essential files from anywhere on the globe. The digital age has transformed the world of business and continues to do so […]
2018 Cost of Data Breach on Average
Data breaches can ruin a business or cost the business a great deal of money. Damages are not just limited to the loss of a customer and the inability to get new customers. Damages due to a breach can mean that the company needs to spend money to repair the breach, communicate the breach to […]
The Benefits of Co-Managed Security Service
A good in-house security professional is hard to find. To find a team of them is a daunting task. For every company, securing intellectual property, customer data, software applications, and other businesses assets is a must. Protecting these assets requires the right people, the right technology, the correct strategies, and a continual understanding of the […]
Avoidable Cyber Security Mistakes: Prevent Vulnerabilities
Security is the top concern of every IT professional. Damaged data and information systems can mean lost customers, money, and intellectual property, cessation of business operations, and even lawsuits by affected customers and vendors. Many threats to security and security vulnerabilities can be protected with a reasonable amount of research and common business sense. Some […]
How VPNs Give Employees Remote Network Access Without Sacrificing Security
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. Today, workers are using different devices to access company information systems such as desktops, laptops, and mobile phones. A VPN is a way of securing access from the endpoint (the user’s device) and the company’s network. The VPN is installed on the devices the employee uses. The VPN then […]