Mobility is a key part of today’s modern workplace, as employees are using devices to take data on the go with them for anytime-anywhere productivity. Unfortunately, this flexibility and mobility comes at a price. Taking data outside the safety of your network is riskier than ever before, to both data being sent to and from […]
You hear about encryption being used all the time, almost to the point of it being synonymous with security, but what does it really mean to have encryption on your business’ data and devices? We’ll walk you through how encryption can help you in your day-to-day struggle to secure the integrity of your organization’s communication […]
You’ve probably heard the term “blockchain” at least a couple of times over the past year, but what does it mean? How are organizations using it? The most obvious and well-known use for it is cryptocurrency, but it’s far from the only use of blockchain. We’ll delve into what blockchain technology is, how it is […]
Ransomware has been a major problem for several years now, and 2018 continues to see this threat develop in unforeseen ways. Ransomware is malicious software that can encrypt data located on your device or network, with the encryption key only being available to those who pay a ransom. Ransomware is one of the most pervasive […]
For businesses that get a lot of work done while out of the privacy of their offices, the importance of having a secure way to connect employees to important assets and data cannot be understated. To achieve these ends, many organizations implement what’s called a virtual private network (VPN). But what is a VPN, and […]
It’s not out of the ordinary for employees to not know best practices surrounding email management, but it’s something that any employer needs to consider. How are your employees using their email? Are they putting your organization at risk? The best way to address these issues is taking a two-pronged approach involving training employees on […]
Security is a necessity. Encryption is one of the ways businesses are attempting to shore up their security, but this also requires having an encryption key. This week’s technology term is all about encryption, as well as how encryption keys protect your business’s data.