Earlier this year, CNN reported that over 300 million pieces of malware surfaced in 2014. Yes, million. To put it in perspective, that’s approximately 10 new viruses or other potentially damaging actions per second. What’s probably even more astonishing is that most of the viruses and destructive …
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7 Encryption Best Practices To Protect Customer Data
Protecting data isn't an option these days. It's a necessity. If you have a small business, you're responsible for any customer data that's lost or stolen—even if it's through employee negligence. With an increasing number of employees using personal devices at work, the chances of customer data …
6 Common IT Security Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Do you take IT security seriously? If you're like many small business people, you probably don't think much about it. Here's a word to the wise: Take it seriously. Losing sensitive business data or having it stolen while in your charge can be your worst nightmare come true. It can not only cost you …