Data Security


Recent Data Security Articles

How to Choose a Data Center

By Inc. staff |  Nov 29, 2010

Business owners need to be knowledgeable about the potential risks and rewards of using the services of a data center to back up their files.  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


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


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


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


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


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


China: Malware Capital Of The World

By Renee Oricchio |  Mar 30, 2010

What a claim to fame for Shaoxing, China. It holds the world record for most malware attacks coming out of the country with the national title in the same...  Read more


How to Prevent Identity Theft in Your Business

By Inc. staff |  Mar 30, 2010

Of all the security issues companies face, identity theft is one of the scariest, since it has the power to damage your relationship with key customers and e...  Read more


Why You Should Make Privacy a Priority

By Courtney Rubin |  Mar 12, 2010

A new study ranks America's most trusted companies -- and reveals customers' feelings about how safety affect the brand.  Read more


Passing on Your Digital Data

By Tamara Schweitzer |  Mar 1, 2010

Services like Legacy Locker help entrepreneurs with digital estate planning and password management.  Read more


Google Asks NSA for Help Fighting Cyber Attacks

By Courtney Rubin |  Feb 4, 2010

As reports warn of growing threats to cyber security, the fiercely independent Google calls on the nation's largest intelligence agency for help. Privacy adv...  Read more


For Holiday Cheer, Keep Customer Data Safe

By Michelle V. Rafter |  Dec 1, 2009

To stand out this Christmas, small merchants are putting shoppers’ safety first. E-tailers are beefing up anti-fraud programs and other security measures t...  Read more


Is Your Small Business Cyber-Secure?

By Lauren Folino |  Nov 23, 2009

A new study says that when it comes to cyber security, the majority of the country's small businesses are not adequately equipped for attacks.  Read more


Is Your iPhone Backup Adequate?

By Kim Boatman |  Oct 1, 2009

You rely on your iPhone to handle critical business matters, but are you as careful backing up data on your iPhone or smartphone as you are on your PC? Maybe...  Read more


During the Downturn, Don't Scrimp on Security

By Michelle V. Rafter |  Sep 1, 2009

The recession may have taken a bite out of your IT budget, but now is not the time to get lax about data protection.  Read more


No Downturn for Privacy Practices

By Michelle V. Rafter |  Aug 1, 2009

The recession may have taken a bite out of your IT budget, but it’s no reason to get lax about customer privacy and other data protection practices.  Read more


Security: Free Antivirus Software

By Inc. staff |  Apr 1, 2009

Affordable antivirus software provides network security  Read more


2009 Tech Security Forecast

By Michelle V. Rafter |  Jan 1, 2009

In 2009, IT experts predict more malware and other attacks on company networks coming from mobile devices, social networks, and faster Internet connections, ...  Read more


Free Tips to Protect Data on the Go

By Marc Saltzman |  Dec 1, 2008

There are a growing number of ways to protect your sensitive business data -- and sometimes customer data, too –- with tools that won't cost you nothing.  Read more


Secure Your PCs for Free

By Marc Saltzman |  Nov 1, 2008

There are some no-cost solutions to protect your company's data. But is free software worth the risks to your business?  Read more


Help! Somebody Save Our Files!

By Michael Fitzgerald |  Aug 1, 2008

No one comes to work expecting an IT crisis, but heart-stopping technical meltdowns or security breaches happen every day. How to handle and prevent the most...  Read more


Providing a Safety Net for Confidential Data

By Michelle V. Rafter |  Aug 1, 2008

As small businesses outsource more work and switch to Web-based applications, it’s critical to have practices in place to safeguard confidential company in...  Read more