Computer Security


Recent Computer Security Articles

Pumping Your Visitors for Information

By Jeff Cannon |  Jan 1, 2000

Finding out about who's coming to your site is crucial to being successful online. Barring new technology that turns PCs into two-way mirrors, here are some ...  Read more


Beef Up Your Disaster Preparedness Plan

By Kimberly Stansell |  Jan 1, 2000

Natural disasters can wipe out your business, but advance planning may make recovery easier.  Read more


The News Today, Oh Boy

By George Gendron |  Nov 1, 1999

Inc. magazine's editor discusses the diverging fates of two people featured on the cover of Inc. in the past: Doug Mellinger, founder of PR...  Read more


Backing Up Your Business Data

Oct 20, 1999

Regularly backing up your critical files is essential whether you're running a traditional office or a Web storefront.  Read more


HR Keeps Business Disaster Plans Focused on People

Oct 1, 1999

Hurricane Floyd should serve as a wake-up call for businesses that do not have disaster plans.  Read more


Layoffs: A Wrong Way and a Right Way

By Bob Nelson |  Oct 1, 1999

Layoffs may be unavoidable at times, but their impact on employees can be lessened with empathy and honesty. Learn the dos and don'ts of downsizing.  Read more


Why Hackers Love Small-Business Networks

Sep 22, 1999

Think computer hackers won't come after you because you're on a small network? Think again.  Read more


Tactics for Turning Web Browsers into Buyers

Jul 5, 1999

Based on results of a survey of why online shoppers buy, here are tips for creating incentive programs.  Read more


Film Buffs

By David B. Sicilia |  Dec 1, 1998

Eliminating paper in favor of space-saving digital storage isn't a new concept. The idea began in the 1930s with the advent of microfilm.  Read more


Darkest Hour

By Inc. staff |  Oct 15, 1998

When his sales force shrunk dramatically, CEO Tom Meade made some strategic hires to stem turnover.  Read more


Daddy, I Crashed the Company

By Inc. staff |  Oct 15, 1998

A cautionary tale from an Inc. 500 CEO who, it turns out, was a bit too generous with sales commissions.  Read more


Family Logjam Blocks Lumber Store's Revival

By Mike Hofman |  Aug 1, 1998

Sutersville Lumber, Inc. was forced to shut down when it couldn't implement a strategy to compete with lumber giant, Home Depot. A business obit.  Read more


QA: Sharing Information with Vendors

By Karen Carney |  May 1, 1998

Sharing timely company data with key vendors can be a good way to build trust. But you can run into trouble -- as this company did -- when you don't have a w...  Read more


Bluebird's Unhappiness

By Emily Esterson |  Mar 15, 1998

Discovery of a unauthorized Web site running from a company's network leads to concerns about network security.  Read more


Smarter Network Setup Stops Surges

Jan 1, 1998

Be ready in case lightning strikes.  Read more


Update Your Virus-Protection Software

Jan 1, 1998

Macro viruses are one new form of a dangerous trend.  Read more


Protect Your Computers: It's Worth the Price

Jan 1, 1998

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A River Runs Through IT

By Joshua D. Macht |  Jun 15, 1997

As the floodwaters rose around his company, Howard Palay kept his business afloat by moving his network server to a branch office in another state.  Read more


Freudian Chip

By Joshua D. Macht |  Dec 15, 1996

A counselor explains how she helps users cope with losing their beloved data.  Read more


Information Age

By Cary Lu |  Dec 15, 1996

Planning now will give you the media and methods for long-term backups to make sure your data will survive.  Read more


Tiny Tape Packs a Wallop

By Richard Anders |  Jun 15, 1996

A publisher reviews a tape-backup system and explains that good things do come in small packages.  Read more


QA: Pricing Custom Software

By Alessandra Bianchi |  Apr 1, 1996

A software architect answers questions for business people who are interested in working with software consultants.  Read more


It's All in the Cards

By Paul Franson |  Mar 15, 1996

A review of various PC cards that can turn your laptop into everything from a pager to a global positioner.  Read more


Data Storage: When Lightning Strikes

By Phaedra Hise |  Jan 1, 1996

A CEO explains how her company survived after lightning struck its computer system.  Read more


Insurance: Why Hire a Public Adjuster?

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Oct 1, 1995

A real-estate-brokerage firm's CEO explains why he hired a public adjuster.  Read more