Computer Security


Recent Computer Security Articles

Positive ID: All About Biometrics

By Anne Stuart |  Mar 1, 2007

Biometric identification sounded like a way to prevent unauthorized users from accessing company property or info. But you may be surprised to learn how busi...  Read more

New Anti-Malware Tool Encourages Attacks

Mar 1, 2007

March 1, 2007 -- New automated anti-spyware software from PC Tools, a Sydney, Australia-based software company, detects and disables Inte...  Read more

Think Employees Are Fudging Their Timesheets? Try Fingerprinting Them

By Leslie Taylor |  Feb 21, 2007

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read more

Are Your Cell Phone Conversations Secure?

By Anne Stuart |  Feb 1, 2007

Eavesdroppers, thieves and hackers are all out there -- but you can prevent them from accessing your secrets.  Read more

Data Recovery: Can Your Files Be Saved?

By John Gartner |  Feb 1, 2007

A quick guide for recovering data or finding data-recovery services in a crunch and what to do if your files are beyond repair -- besides cry.  Read more

Can You Prevent a Denial-of-Service Attack on Your Website?

By Anne Stuart |  Jan 1, 2007

Denial-of-service attacks have fallen off in frequency -- but it’s still worth knowing how to respond to them.  Read more

Which Anti-Virus Software Should You Use?

By Renee Oricchio |  Jan 1, 2007

A round-up of products that can help protect your company computers from viruses, worms, Trojan horses and other forms of attack.  Read more

Preventing Credit Card Fraud on Your Website

By Anne Stuart |  Jan 1, 2007

Despite e-payment options, credit cards remain the Internet’s primary currency. Here are some basic steps to keep your e-commerce site safe from credit fraud.  Read more

Back In Business

By Patrick J. Sauer |  Dec 1, 2006

In November 2004, Handmark , a Kansas City, Missouri, software company that specialized in P...  Read more

Bill Van Ness's Instinct Was to Fight the Plan to Build A School Next to His Factory

By Jennifer Gill |  Dec 1, 2006

But could he beat eminent domain?  Read more

Do You Need Anti-Virus Software for Your Handhelds?

By Renee Oricchio |  Dec 1, 2006

Virus attacks on PDAs and smartphones used to be a rarity, but you may need to prepare your business for an onslaught.  Read more

Backup Options

By Janet Rae-Dupree |  Dec 1, 2006

From magnetic tapes to online services to portable “thumb drives,” there are more backup options for small business these days than ever.  Read more

Data Security: Focusing on the Wrong Things?

By Bill Huber |  Dec 1, 2006

Technology isn't the only problem that business leaders need to address to prevent data security breaches. They also need to tackle the underlying business p...  Read more

Security Starters: Critical Patches for Your PCs

By Renee Oricchio |  Dec 1, 2006

A primer on how and how often to install security updates for those companies that don't have a large IT department.  Read more

Password Protocols

By Julia Scheeres |  Dec 1, 2006

Seven tips for choosing and updating passwords to ensure the safety of your business data.  Read more

Renting Your Software Online

By Ramon Ray |  Dec 1, 2006

Microsoft, Google and others are battling to provide software applications over the Web. Here's how your business can benefit.  Read more

New Projector Lets You Take Your Presentations on the Road

By Peter Hoy |  Nov 1, 2006

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read more

The Worst-Case Scenario

By Stephanie Clifford |  Nov 1, 2006

From the cautionary tale file comes the case of Jay Steinmetz's partnership with Andy Stern. Today, Steinmetz runs Barcoding, a Baltimore company that sel...  Read more

Why You Need a UPS

By Caroline Waxler |  Nov 1, 2006

What the tech experts say about whether all machines at a business should be networked.  Read more

Choosing a Firewall: Hardware v. Software

By Julia Scheeres |  Nov 1, 2006

When trying to protect your computers and networks from attack, you need to understand the pros and cons of all kinds of firewalls.  Read more

Inc. 500 Interview: How E-mail Storage Can Reduce Risks

By John Gartner |  Nov 1, 2006

The CEO of Zantaz talks about how managing electronic document and messaging resources can help companies limit business and legal threats.  Read more

When a Virus Strikes

By Renee Oricchio |  Nov 1, 2006

What to do when a virus strikes your business.  Read more

What Kind of Firewall Should You Use?

By Renee Oricchio |  Nov 1, 2006

A firewall isn't a silver-bullet solution to computer security needs, but it can help keep your computers, network and applications from being attacked.  Read more

The Dashboard Dilemma

By David H. Freedman |  Nov 1, 2006

Do you manage by the numbers? Be careful if you do: Your data may be playing tricks on you.  Read more

How Far to Trust Digital Signatures

By John Borland |  Nov 1, 2006

A law passed in 2000 makes electronic signatures as binding as written signatures.  Read more

Introducing the YouTube of PowerPoint Presentations

By Leslie Taylor |  Oct 13, 2006

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help your business.  Read more

Introducing the YouTube of PowerPoint Presentations

By Leslie Taylor |  Oct 13, 2006

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help your business.  Read more

Is Online Backup Safe?

By Janet Rae-Dupree |  Oct 1, 2006

For small business owners, online backup services offer protection from risks at a cost of around $15 per month.  Read more

10 Ways to Make PowerPoint Presentations Powerful

By Damon Brown |  Oct 1, 2006

Learn how to make your presentations sizzle, not fizzle.  Read more

Market Research: Bloggers and Your Business

By Damon Brown |  Oct 1, 2006

Companies such as Cymfony and BuzzMetrics use software to cull consumer intelligence from the Internet.  Read more

Should You Monitor Employee E-Mail?

By Marc Saltzman |  Oct 1, 2006

Examining the legal, ethical, and business-related factors involved in reviewing the messages sent by your staff.  Read more

Tips for Developing a Workplace E-Mail Policy

By Marc Saltzman |  Oct 1, 2006

For a variety of liability and business reasons, your business needs an e-mail policy. Here are some tips on how to make it work.  Read more

Onsite vs. Off: Where Should Your Servers Be?

By Janet Rae-Dupree |  Oct 1, 2006

Considerations such as power costs, servers crashing, and security need to be considered when making the decision where to store your servers.  Read more

The Malware Mess

By Anne Stuart |  Sep 6, 2006

Computer viruses, worms and similar threats continue to plague companies of all sizes--but even small businesses can fight back.  Read more

When Hackers Go Mobile

By Rich Martini |  Sep 1, 2006

The next generation of computer viruses is expected to target mobile devices, from smart phones to PDAs.  Read more