Tag Archives: IT Security
How Data Breaches Can Unintentionally Happen
The popular thinking is that a data breach is caused by malicious hackers, but that’s not always true. Breaches may occur intentionally or unintentionally. Unintentional data breaches occur when people accidentally leak sensitive information to the outside world. Data leaks can just as easily result from a simple oversight by individuals or flaws in a … Continue reading
Secure Your Backup Safety from Cybercriminals
Are your backups safe from cybercriminals? Backups are crucial for protecting your data against ransomware and other threats. However, attackers are becoming increasingly savvy and will exploit any gaps in your backup strategy. Attackers can exploit network access to encrypt, turn off, or delete network-connected backups. Remote access is also risky due to stolen credentials … Continue reading
When Is It Time to Start Changing Your IT Provider?
Changing your IT provider is not an exciting task. Finding a new one can be stressful. You need to find one that will serve your needs to the highest standards and that you can trust to keep your best interests at heart. Because of the difficulties, many companies choose to slug it out with the … Continue reading
IT Compliance and Why It Is Important for Your Business
In running a business, there are a lot of important matters that need to be taken care of. Even if they are not really in line with the core competencies of the business. One such matter is IT compliance. In the last few weeks, we have been talking about compliance and how it is important … Continue reading
What Is IT Security and IT Compliance?
IT security and IT compliance are two essential matters for any business or organization. Many people think they are the same, while others frequently confuse one for the other. They are not the same thing, but when implemented together, they can provide maximum digital safety and minimize the risk of data breaches and other online … Continue reading
A Guide to Protecting Your PII
PII is short for Personal Identifiable Information, which refers to any data that can identify a specific person. A hacker can exploit your PII to gain access to restricted areas, make unapproved purchases under your name, or even steal your identity entirely. To keep these incidents from happening, you must know about protecting your personally … Continue reading