Internet & E-Business
Managing Customer Data
Avoid Security Pitfalls with Subcontractors
Increased reliance on outsourcing IT and data services has left businesses vulnerable if the subcontractor suffers a data breach. Ground rules can keep subcontractors to company standards -- and state and federal laws.
Mary O. FoleySlouching? Measure Your Security Posture
There is an optimal 'security posture' for a business -- the approach your business takes to security, from planning to implementation, from hardware to network security and more. Is your business slacking off on security?
Lora Shinn10 Steps to Database Security
Most small and mid-sized businesses that build and administer databases focus on performance and availability. Security is usually an afterthought. Until you read the headlines about the well-publicized data breaches.
Mary O. FoleyIs Your Business PCI Compliant?
Nearly every business that processes credit-card payments will have to comply with payment card industry (PCI) standards, which are very specific about how data is handled. That includes smaller and smaller businesses.
Minda ZetlinOutsourcing Security: Are You Ready?
Outsourcing is an attractive option for businesses that would rather not deal with a 3 a.m. DNS attack or a hacker defacing the website during non-business hours. But what are the benefits and costs?
Lora ShinnPay for Storage? Weighing the Free -- and Low Cost -- Options
Google's entrance into online storage, offering users some free storage – with more available for a fee -- increases the choices for small businesses. Here's how to decide between online versus computer-based options.
Renee OricchioSafeguard Your Biggest Asset -- Your Data
A company’s data is its life blood, so why risk having it lost, stolen, or hacked into with shoddy security and privacy practices? Regular audits can help companies pinpoint weaknesses and establish good privacy protocols.
Michelle V. RafterThe Right Way to Respond to a Data Breach
Laptops get stolen. Insiders steal data. And hackers are always trying to intrude. In many states, businesses that experience data breaches have to notify all customers. Don't let one ruin your business.
Renee OricchioAsk, and You Shall Be Misled
Customers can tell you a lot. But sometimes they don't know what they're talking about.
David H. FreedmanGuarding Against the Threat from Within
Most businesses have made sure to protect computer systems and networks from hackers. But the majority of data leaks or breaches of sensitive company information or intellectual property are often inside jobs.
Mary O. FoleySecuring Your Business Laptops (And the Data Inside)
Tips on how to secure your business laptops -- and the data that resides on them -- whether they're in the office or on the road.
Marc SaltzmanWhich Anti-Virus Software Should You Use?
A round-up of products that can help protect your company computers from viruses, worms, Trojan horses and other forms of attack.
Renee Oricchio
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