VPN or virtual private network is typically used to provide employees remote access to a secure company network. An example would be an employee who needs to access the company’s computer programs or applications, or files that are only within the company’s server. If your company had a VPN connection installed in the company’s system, [...]

Sensitive data seems to be getting leaked, left right and centre nowadays. You only have to look at Wikileaks to see how information getting into particular hands can effect certain institutions. I use the word particular because, everyone should be operating ethically and not keeping dodgy dealings secret (or even doing dodgy dealings), so these [...]

Twitter Adds Option to Always Use HTTPS Connection With the rising awareness and concern over the stealing of passwords and other sensitive data from unsecured Wi-Fi networks, Twitter is the latest online services company to boost its use of encrypted website connections. Read more on CIO

There are two instances when businesses go in for IT consulting; when their IT arrangement causes problems or when they know that problems will happen if arrangement is left unaddressed. Due to the damaging ripple effect which can happen when sensitive data is lost or embezzled, it pays to be proactive about correcting a less [...]

What’s an economical and reliable way to host servers? Colocation is great for businesses that need their sensitive data stored on a server, but don’t want the hassle of maintaining the server. View full post on Computers-and-Technology Articles from EzineArticles.com

One thing makes protecting sensitive data both more difficult and more expensive: It’s the fact that too many companies have this information spread throughout their entire network on a wide range of systems. I’ve also seen just about every type of database software known to man deployed in a single network. Since most encryption solutions [...]

AutoComplete not only makes it easier for you to automatically fill in forms and logon to secure sites – it also makes it easier for Trojans and hackers to gain access to your personal data and logon credentials. Here’s how to clear the sensitive data stored by AutoComplete and how to disable the feature to [...]

AutoComplete not only makes it easier for you to automatically fill in forms and logon to secure sites – it also makes it easier for Trojans and hackers to gain access to your personal data and logon credentials. Here’s how to clear the sensitive data stored by AutoComplete and how to disable the feature to [...]

AutoComplete not only makes it easier for you to automatically fill in forms and logon to secure sites – it also makes it easier for Trojans and hackers to gain access to your personal data and logon credentials. Here’s how to clear the sensitive data stored by AutoComplete and how to disable the feature to [...]