Security

Three public Wi-Fi security issues

Date: 29 Nov 2013 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

The Internet has become an integral part of all businesses, with some companies employing remote workers. Many business owners and managers also check their email or connect to office systems while on the road, maybe even connecting to the Internet on the many open or public Wi-Fi networks available. While these connections are useful, they can pose a security risk to many businesses. If you or y

Three new ways malware infects systems

Date: 12 Nov 2013 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

As a business owner or manager you likely have many different things on your mind at any given time. One issue that many owners fret over is whether their networks, computers and the data stored within are secure enough. The vast majority of businesses do utilize anti-virus scanners, however, there is still a chance their systems may be attacked. Finding out how may help find a solution. There are

5 tips to minimize malware

Date: 06 Nov 2013 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

CryptoLocker is the latest in a long line of destructive malware programs that have businesses worried. While this is one of the more destructive to come around, you can actually prevent this virus from infecting your systems. One of the best ways to do this is to educate yourself and your employees on steps you can take to reduce the chances of becoming infected. Here are five tips you can share

CryptoLocker – what you need to know

Date: 28 Oct 2013 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

The security of a business computers and networks is likely top of mind for many business owners. There are constant threats that you need to be aware of, with one of the more prevalent being malware. It seems like nearly every week there is some new security threat that could potentially infect your systems. The latest is a particularly nasty piece of ransomware - CryptoLocker. Knowledge is power

5 mobile security questions to answer

Date: 18 Oct 2013 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

The number of mobile devices used for business purposes is increasing almost exponentially. Because of the higher use, hackers have started to target mobile devices, largely because they can be fairly easy to hack. If you use a mobile device for work, it is a good idea to ensure that it is secure from both external and internal threats. Here are five questions to ask if you want to properly prote

5 ways to secure personal info

Date: 03 Oct 2013 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

If you are a small business owner or manager you are likely the person that everyone turns to when things are going well, and not so well. One problem you may face is a security breach, where private information is stolen or leaked. If this were to happen, you will likely be asked questions and maybe even held accountable. Therefore, it is advisable to take steps to ensure that the personal inform

What is managed email security?

Date: 19 Sep 2013 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

There are many benefits to email. So many in fact, that it has become one of the most essential forms of business communication. While it is certainly valuable, there can be issues regarding security of some systems. For most companies, security is essential and one way to achieve this is by working with a managed email security provider. What are managed email security services? The key to under

Do you ever turn your computer off?

Date: 05 Sep 2013 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Ask yourself this quick question: At the end of the day, do you turn your computer off or simply stand up and leave? If you were to ask this question to 10 people, you would likely not get all of them to agree on which is the best method. This is actually a common question, but one which is not as simple to answer as you might think. So, let's take a look into whether you should shut your compute

4 steps to cloud file security

Date: 22 Aug 2013 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

As we enter the era of cloud computing, it's a sure thing that many users will be unsure of the security of the system they are using and the documents and files stored within. Truthfully, these systems are fairly secure but not 100% as there is still a chance of information being stolen. In order to minimize this chance, it would be a good idea to ensure that your files are secure within the clou

USB device poses security threat

Date: 08 Aug 2013 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

While computer systems have undoubtedly changed the way we do business, there are downsides to this, with one of the biggest being security. It's challenging to keep your systems completely secure, especially since new threats are uncovered on a near daily basis. That's why you need to keep abreast of new potential threats and adopt trusted IT security services too. One of the latest issues to com