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Social Engineering: How to avoid it

Have you ever felt uncomfortable with a question that you have been asked by a co-worker? Have you ever noticed that someone was walking around your desk looking at what you had? If so, they may have identified you as a possible victim of Social Engineering...

Security Awareness Training

Once an information security policy has been drafted, the next step is to disseminate it to your employees. How should this be done? How often? Read on for a quick look at how to keep that policy fresh and effective.

Establishing A Security Policy

It’s one thing to talk about security. It’s another to establish security guidelines or even a formal policy. Then will come the exciting process of educating your employees on the new policy and finally, enforcing it. But is a security policy really necessary?

Biometrics in the Small Business Environment: Part 2

The word "biometrics" conjures up images of cyborgs, science-fiction movies, and futuristic realities that only exist in the realm of Hollywood. However, this technology is real, fully functional, and quite possibly coming to an office near you.

Tips on How to Keep Confidential Information Secure

The internet is a wondrous thing. The information at our fingertips is endless. It's a privilege to live in a world where technology allows us to be connected almost anywhere we go. But with great privilege comes even greater responsibility. Keeping your personal info secure is no easy task...

That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles

In most cases a cookie is harmless. However, a cookie can be used to track information that you would rather keep private. Is leaving your system open to accept any and all cookies a good idea or a serious security issue? Read on to find out…

Information Classification Labels

Have you ever questioned the sensitivity of a business document? Can I show this to my cubicle mate? Will I get in trouble if I email this to a client? Information classification labels are a great way to baseline your information security policy so everyone is on the same page.

Thin Clients in the Small Business Environment: Part 3

The use of thin clients (for server-based computing) is the way of the future: the not-so-distant future. As technology in this field gets better, costs will slowly fall, making it easier for small businesses to adopt the server-based computing model. This 3-part series will take a look at the thin client and the benefits it can bring to the small business...

Thin Clients in the Small Business Environment: Part 2

The use of thin clients (for server-based computing) is the way of the future: the not so distant future. As technology in this field gets better, costs will slowly fall, making it easier for small businesses to adopt the server-based computing model. This 3-part series will take a look at the thin client and the benefits it can bring to the small business...

Thin Clients in the Small Business Environment: Part 1

The use of thin clients (for server-based computing) is the way of the future: the not-so-distant future. As technology in this field gets better, costs will slowly fall, making it easier for small businesses to adopt the server-based computing model. This 3-part series will take a look at the thin client and the benefits it can bring to the small business...