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 Economic Benefits of a Hosted Private Cloud
The changing face of technology has led to the rise in new services and storage solutions that are available to businesses. Years ago, the only option that was available for many companies who wanted digital storage was to host their private server that was standalone and manually updated. As technology has improved, so have cloud […]
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 […]
Cybersecurity Threats to Watch Out for in 2017
No one has a crystal ball to predict exactly what threats will show up in the coming year. However, when it comes to cybersecurity, certain companies have a proven track record for being early identifiers of future trends in cybersecurity. Furthermore, due to the nature of technological progress, it is possible to make some informed […]
Benefits of Disaster Recovery in the Cloud
If your company information systems become inoperable, the damages can be extensive. Damages can include lost revenue, loss of customers, expenses to fix and repair the damaged systems, overhead expenses, lost time, and much more. Companies who rely on their information and computer systems for their survival—which, today, means most businesses—need to have a well-developed […]