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Business Continuity Planning: Are You Planning for the Worst?
Business continuity planning is important when running a business. No business is immune to disasters. And it only takes a single disaster to force businesses to shut down permanently. With business continuity planning, you can protect your business from disasters,...
Web Browser Security: Protecting Against Online Threats
Are you using a secure web browser? Some web browsers are more secure than others. Failure to use the right web browser can place you at risk for man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks, cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, malware infections and more. For a better...
What Is Capability-Based Security?
Have you heard of capability-based security? While not as popular as role-based security, it offers iron-clad protection against many types of cyber threats. Many operating systems -- particularly those used for research purposes -- use capability-based security. You...
Macro Malware and What Means for Your Business
If your business uses Microsoft Office or similar word-processing apps, you should take precautions to prevent macro malware infections. Research shows that a staggering 1 billion plus people worldwide use Microsoft Office. While some people use it for personal...
Pros and Cons of Using a Stateful Inspection Firewall
Not all network-based firewalls are the same. There are many different types of network-based firewalls, one of which is stateful inspection. Also known as stateful firewalls, stateful inspection firewalls are designed to track the sessions of users while they are on...
How Your Tech Can Enhance Your Hybrid Workplace?
In today’s digital world, workers are keener to follow a career path where working hybrid is an option. The flexibility that is promised and the benefits that follow are all a reality for most businesses. With this being said, the right technology is needed to support...
5 Common Myths About Vulnerability Scanners
For a more secure information technology (IT) infrastructure, you should consider using a vulnerability. It will protect your business's networks, computers and devices from a variety of cyber threats. As the name suggests, vulnerability scanners are designed to scan...
What Is a Firewall as a Service?
Firewalls are one of the oldest forms of network protection. They've been around since the 1980s, during which they were originally used to protect business networks from malicious traffic. Even today, millions of businesses use firewalls as part of their overall...
How to Keep Your Router Running During a Power Outage
Power outages are inevitable. Research shows that the average electricity customer in the United States loses experiences loses power for about two hours per year. If your power goes out, of course, you'll typically lose internet access. Most consumer and commercial...
What Is a Fork Bomb Attack and How Does It Work?
Businesses are often the target of cyber attacks, including fork bombs. Fork bomb attacks can consume valuable resources while subsequently harming the performance of the targeted network. As a business owner, you must protect your organization's network from fork...
An Introduction to Screen-Locking Ransomware
Ransomware consistently ranks as one of the most common types of cyber threats facing businesses. Some statistics show that over half of all businesses have experienced a ransomware attack. Ransomware attacks involve the deployment of malware known as ransomware that...
Is Your Computer’s Storage Drive Fragmented?
You can expect slow speeds and poor overall performance if your computer has a fragmented storage drive. It may take longer to launch programs and apps, or you may experience system crashes that force you to reboot your computer. The good news is that Windows has a...