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Safeguard Your Biggest Asset -- Your Data

A company’s data is its life blood, so why risk having it lost, stolen, or hacked into with shoddy security and privacy practices? Regular audits can help ...  Read more

Ebay Most Trusted For Privacy, Says Study

June 15, 2004 -- As identity theft worries swell and spamming goes almost unabated, consumers have developed a newfound appreciation for ...  Read more

What to Do When You Lose Your Computer

Laptop theft occurs more often than people would like to think. Here is what you should do if you lose your computer and all the data on it.  Read more

Strategic Planning, Furloughs, and Raising Money

Do you have a strategic plan? VC Fred Wilson writes about how he's been urging the startups he advises to Read more

Assess Security of Cloud Computing Apps

New research finds that while cloud computing services are being widely adopted, more than 50 percent of IT professionals surveyed say their organization isn...  Read more

How to Prevent Identity Theft in Your Business

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

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

Are You at Risk of Losing Your Business?

All too often I receive phone calls from frantic business owners who have a once trusted employee or freelancer threatening to leave the company or behavi...  Read more

Securing Your Business Laptops (And the Data Inside)

Tips on how to secure your business laptops -- and the data that resides on them -- whether they're in the office or on the road.  Read more

Most CEOs Not Worried About IT Security

The Ponemon Institute just released data showi...  Read more

During the Downturn, Don't Scrimp on Security

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

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

Help for Recovering Stolen Laptops

A variety of software and services -- from Lojack to GadgetTrak -- are designed to help recover a lost or stolen notebook computer. These products have becom...  Read more

The Future of Advertising is Here

It's becoming increasingly possible to target "smart ads" specifically to people who want them. And best of all, you can do this for a fraction of the price ...  Read more