Imaging Software: When Image is Everything
Imaging software can reset a malfunctioning computer to a standard configuration, backup an entire hard drive onto a USB, and simultaneously deploy new or up... Read more
Computer Security
Recent Computer Security Articles
Can Outsourcing Better Protect Customer Data?
If your business stores customer data, you may be subject to laws and regulations regarding the proper protection of this data. Some businesses are now outso... Read more
Tech Talk: E-mail Storage Sails for Boat Supplier
A Florida-based firm that custom manufactures hydraulic equipment for large yachts worldwide deployed an e-mail archiving solution that manages the company's... Read more
Tech Talk: Firm Uses Backup for Accountability
A Houston energy company found that a remotely managed backup solution involving storing data off site could help comply with regulations in addition to meet... Read more
Is Security Software Choking Your System?
Take anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, and more security applications off your office computers? Security companies are now offering unified threat manage... Read more
Trend Micro Launches E-Mail Encryption Solution
The new solution offers automated policy-based encryption for e-mails. Read more
As Gas Prices Skyrocket, Employees Look to the Boss for Help
With prices at the pump now topping $4 a gallon, more companies are unveiling programs to help ease the daily commute. Read more
Instituting Security Metrics
Tired of running your IT operation based on FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt)? Instituting security metrics can help provide a more logical approach to secur... Read more
Who's Minding the Network
Outsource your network services? Well, if your business is supporting distributed sites in branch offices and far-flung locations with virtually no local IT ... Read more
Log Management: What's in Your Log Files?
Log files are like internal surveillance cameras, recording everything that happens inside servers, network devices, and some applications. Here's how to mak... Read more
The Truth about OS Security and Patches
Many system administrators at small and mid-sized businesses believe that the more secure they think their operating system is, the less likely they need to ... Read more
HR Software Helps Retain Staff
A marketing and retail company near Penn State University found that human resources software helped to institute effective employee reviews and retain the r... Read more
Setting Boundaries for Employee Internet Use
A total ban on Internet surfing for workers isn't practical, but employers do need to create a balance to use the technology to increase productivity while m... Read more
Slouching? 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 netw... Read more
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 subco... Read more
Gas Prices Hitting Small Firms
Many business owners are passing along higher costs to customers, a survey shows. Read more
New Ammo to Battle Online Fraud
Whether buying books or trading stocks, customers want to feel safe online. For that reason, small businesses need to use the latest ammo in the battle again... Read more
Tech Talk: Virtualization Saves $$ for Software Firm
A Maryland software provider to government agencies finds that server virtualization helps the company save money and provide better service to customers. Read more
Tech Talk: Protecting Laptops from Data Theft
A five-branch bank in Michigan finds that software that encrypts data and locks down laptops helps secure customer information. Read more
Patch Magic: When to Download a Security Fix
Is it in a business’ best interests to implement every security patch an operating system or software manufacturer sends out? And should you deploy patches... Read more
No More Spreadsheets
Businesses have long used spreadsheets to calculate sales commissions, even though the practice is rife with problems. Sales incentive management software ca... Read more
Is Your Network Secure -- Physically?
Businesses spend big bucks on security software, but FBI research shows the majority of security breaches come from physical mistakes such as not having a pa... Read more
Is 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 d... Read more
Outsourcing 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 h... Read more
10 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 more
A Host of Options
Keeping your website online can cost anywhere from $4 to more than $1,000 a month. So which plan is right for your company? Read more
Traffic's Up; Website's Down
Preventing costly crashes. Read more
Minimize Security Threats from IM
Whether your business condones it or not, employees are probably going to use instant messaging products. IMing can be a productivity saver, but first addres... Read more
Protecting Data: The Old Fashioned Way
Online backup isn’t for every business. And tape is a backup media of the past. Here are some options in traditional -- or file-based -- backup programs. Read more
Application Security 101
Understanding the basics of the application security lifecycle helps to lock up hacker-friendly loopholes. It helps you not only protect your business, but c... Read more
VMware Unveils New Security Technology
The tool is designed to protect applications running in virtual machines. Read more
Protecting Company Secrets [Audio] 
Every company has secrets. But what's to prevent an employee from jumping ship and sharing this information? Non-compete agreements. And they're becoming ... Watch video
Fight Spam in Six Steps
Unwanted and unsolicited junk e-mail currently makes up about two-thirds of all e-mail received, but there are some simple ways your business can cut down on... Read more
Keeping Web 2.0 Platforms Private and Secure
Blogs and social networks can help companies improve relationships with employees and customers. But they can also leave a business open to privacy and secur... Read more
Pay 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... Read more