business security

Why you should never use PERSONAL devices to connect to BUSINESS computer

You’re a hardworking team player who likes to check e-mail and get a few things done after hours – all good! But here’s something you might not know: you should never access company data, file servers, or applications through personal devices and home PCs that are not properly monitored by your Managed Services provider. Why? […]

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Beat computer vulnerability: if you installed the software, you MUST update it!

There is a legion of hackers out there who have just ONE goal in mind: to find a new access to your computer through in a commonly installed software such as Adobe, Flash or QuickTime, among others. What they are  looking for is a vulnerability. In computer security, a vulnerability is a weakness which allows

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Growing Cybercrime Trends Every Business Should Be Aware of

When you hear the word “cybercrime”, what comes to mind? Credit card numbers theft? Hacking into your computer? There are several different types of cybercrime, and they are growing at an alarming rate. Hackers are no longer some anti-social loners who crack the code for bragging rights – hacking came of age and is maturing

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When Will a Hacker Attack a Small Business in New Jersey?

How Small Businesses can Prevent Data, Password, and Credit Card Theft, Computer Viruses, E-mail Scams, and Phishing. Some fishermen hunt giant whales or go for a prized oversized tuna, while most go after a bounty of small fish and crabs with their nets and cages… So if you are a small or medium size company,

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How to Minimize Risk with your Employees BYOD – laptops, phones and tablets

Some of today’s BYOD – “bring your own” mobile devices are not always company-owned. You may think it saves you money by not buying devices for your employees – but it also means that your IT department can’t always control what takes place when your employees use the devices – at work or at home.

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HIPAA Compliance: loss of $400,000 and damage to the reputation for ISU

HIPAA Rules and Regulations are a reality, and healhtcare providers must be compliant, by law. If the correct steps are taken and a reasonable investments in time and money are made, medical practices can ensure that they are on the right track to meet any HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules compliance and avoid embarrassing investigation,

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Do your employees steal your business Intellectual Property?

So, do you think your employees may be stealing your business IP? Do they even realize it? I came across a great resource from Symantec – a whitepaper titled “What’s Yours is Mine: How Employees are Putting Your Intellectual Property at risk”. Data listed in the whitepaper is based on the survey was conducted by

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Data Privacy Day

According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Data Privacy Day is an international holiday celebrated in USA, Canada and 27 more countries in Europe. It occurs every January 28 to raise awareness and promote data privacy education. On January 26, 2009, the United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution HR 31 by an impressive, unanimous

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Mobile Hotspots are way to go for Wi-Fi enabled devices

With introduction of Wi-Fi only tablets, personal hotspots are back in the spotlight: it’s not just about mobile phones anymore. Wi-Fi only tablets are more affordable, and do not require additional data plan from a service carrier. When you have a data plan in mind a dedicated mobile hotspot can yield better results than tethering

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Google Celebrates 5 years of Safe Browsing Initiative

It’s been five years since Google officially announced malware and phishing protection through Safe Browsing initiative. 600 million users qre protected through built-in protection for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, where we show several million warnings every day to Internet users. You may have seen our telltale red warnings pop up — when you do, please

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Computer Systems Design and Related IT Services

Virtually all organizations rely on IT to conduct business and run efficiently. Many organizations often turn to IT professionals for computer network support when faced with limitations of the internal resources to effectively design, implement, or manage the products and systems that they need.  (Looking for IT professionals in New Jersey?) Business Computer Systems Design

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Major Computer Attack – warns DHS

Cybersecurity experts have long warned that computer hackers could potentially target electric power sources, such as power plants and electrical grids, and that these attacks could affect vital infrastructures, including hospitals and water treatment plants. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said at the cybersecurity event sponsored by the Washington Post, that a major

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10 Clear Signs Your Small Organization is Ready For a Server

If you are like most small businesses, you probably acquire computers, phones, and software in a random, crisis-of-the-moment fashion. You invest in what you think you need when your business operations demand it. But at some point, this bandage method of acquiring technology is going to cost you more in downtime, system errors, breakdowns, and

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