Computer Security


Recent Computer Security Articles

The West Coast Advantage

By Issie Lapowsky |  Nov 11, 2010

Each day, Inc .'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: ...  Read more


How to Select the Best Database Software

By Faith Thomas |  Oct 31, 2010

The right database software will turn columns and rows of data into valuable information that can drive your business.  Read more


Three Internet Security Programs

By John Brandon |  Oct 1, 2010

We tested three programs to see how they performed against malware and viruses.  Read more


3 Things to Never Say on Twitter

By Curt Finch |  Sep 14, 2010

People forget that Twitter is permanent.  Once it's out there, it is on the Internet, forever. Here are some mistakes I've seen: Rule...  Read more


America's Fastest-Growing Security Company

By Inc. staff |  Sep 1, 2010

LifeLock CEO Todd Davis gave out his Social Security number to demonstrate his confidence in his identity theft prevention company.  Read more


IT Integration

By Curt Finch |  Aug 22, 2010

Is IT getting left out of the loop i...  Read more


How to Communicate Employee Expectations Effectively

By Alyssa Danigelis |  Aug 5, 2010

Draw the best out of employees through thoughtful collaboration.  Read more


Apple App Store Hacked

By Renee Oricchio |  Jul 5, 2010

The first signs of trouble happened over the holiday weekend when two app developers noticed their apps...  Read more


Three Terabytes in a Box

By Renee Oricchio |  Jun 29, 2010

Congratulations, Seagate! The titan of data storage has done it again; this time in its debut of the first ever Read more


If You Own the Phone, You Can Read the Text Messages

By Courtney Rubin |  Jun 21, 2010

A new Supreme Court ruling says employees' text messages are open to company scrutiny.  Read more


Would You Fire an Employee Over a Negative Facebook Post?

By Courtney Rubin |  May 25, 2010

A pizza restaurant raises hackles – and consciousness – about corporate social media policies by letting a waitress go for ranting about a customer.  Read more


Do You Comply With the FTC's Red Flag Rule?

By Courtney Rubin |  May 24, 2010

Regulations to help prevent identity theft go into effect June 1, and chances are you've got some work to do to comply with them. Here's what you need to know.  Read more


Does File-Sharing Threaten Your Sensitive Data?

By Kim Boatman |  May 24, 2010

Whether your employees are using peer-to-peer technology to download the latest game or video or to share work-related documents, their actions may place you...  Read more


Smartphone Security Start-up Lookout Raises $11 Million

By Courtney Rubin |  May 19, 2010

San Francisco-based Lookout's fundraising ability is partly thanks to the exploding smartphone market -- and the risks that come with it.  Read more


Facebook Unveils New Security Features

By Courtney Rubin |  May 14, 2010

Social networking site boosts security features in the face of mounting criticism over its efforts to protect privacy.  Read more


9 Avoidable Workplace Health and Safety Hazards

By Josh Spiro |  May 14, 2010

Workplace health and safety hazards can be costly (to lives and the bottom line), but the good news is that they are largely preventable if you take the righ...  Read more


Some Advice on When to Take Advice

By Kasey Wehrum |  May 10, 2010

When entrepreneurs should ignore advice. Entrepreneurs are inundated with advice from customers, partners, investors; everyone has an opinion on ho...  Read more


Have You Checked Your Facebook Privacy Settings Recently?

By Courtney Rubin |  May 6, 2010

A Facebook glitch points up more security problems on the social networking site, while a new survey shows some people (your employees, perhaps?) don't take ...  Read more


How a Write a Warning Letter for Employee Conduct

By Josh Spiro |  May 5, 2010

When employee behavior or poor performance don't shape up after verbal warnings, its time to get formal. Here's how to do it right.  Read more


3 Remote Tech-Support Services

By John Brandon |  May 1, 2010

Create your own virtual IT department.  Read more


Lost a Smartphone? Track It and Erase Data

By Marc Saltzman |  Apr 30, 2010

These days, a lost smart phone is not just a shame. It’s a potential nightmare for a business. That phone may have confidential data about customers, partn...  Read more


How to Handle Employee Complaints

By Josh Spiro |  Apr 27, 2010

Employee complaints alert you to major problems in your business. Here's how to take action without getting sued or having your dirty laundry aired on Gawker.  Read more


What is XML and Why Should Companies Use It?

By Alan Pelz-Sharpe |  Apr 19, 2010

By using Extensible Markup Language, or XML, companies can parse information including data and content in a variety of ways.  Read more


High Times for Employers Over Oregon Medical Marijuana Ruling

By Courtney Rubin |  Apr 19, 2010

Oregon's highest court rules that employers don't have to accomodate medical marijuana use despite a state law allowing approved patients to light up.  Read more


Business 101 from Spongebob Squarepants

By Kasey Wehrum |  Apr 2, 2010

iPad apps hit the store . The release of the iPad is still one day away, but iPad app developers, anticipating huge demand, are already hawking th...  Read more