There’s no denying that the security of confidential information, assets, and employees is one of the biggest concerns for businesses of all sizes and types. Now, security isn’t just about installing software systems for protecting the financial and sensitive details of the company. It also includes access control: the comprehensive protection of the entrance and exit, while … [Read more...]
Small businesses are the foundation of the American economy and represent nearly seventy percent of the workforce. Because they are essential to building a strong economy, hackers are constantly looking for flaws in businesses’ protective measures so they can access company information and customer databases. Thankfully, there are measures you can take to improve your business’ … [Read more...]
Although the phrase “retail security” may conjure up images of deterring shoplifters, there is often a whole lot more to it than stopping criminals. Vandalism and insurance scams in the form of fake accidents may also be issues to your store. In addition to this, retailers also have to think about the threats posed by technology. Rather than going into detail about each … [Read more...]
Web applications are a common target for hackers - they’re exposed to the internet and often are designed to protect sensitive data or functionality. This is why practicing good application security is so critical for an organization’s web applications. As many organizations have learned, a single oversight in their website’s code can result in an embarrassing (and costly) data … [Read more...]
These days, cybersecurity is often front and center in the media, both in the mainstream press and in trade publications. Good cybersecurity, however, starts with good physical security. There’s no point in securing your computers against hackers if an intruder can physically enter your premises and do whatever they want. It’s also important to remember that even in the 21st … [Read more...]
Cyber-criminals are constantly hungry for valuable personal data. They can infiltrate databases and steal sensitive information, like customer details, employee records, credit card numbers, corporate secrets, and software codes. This can be damaging for businesses of any size, but for small organizations, in particular, it could be catastrophic. The UK Government’s Cyber … [Read more...]
Between the years of 2000 and 2017, the largest number of active shooter incidents (42 percent) occurred at places of business according to data provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Of these 105 business-based shootings during this time frame, 65 happened at businesses open to pedestrian traffic and 10 occurred at shopping malls. But what was most shocking to me … [Read more...]
Small businesses may feel that they are unlikely to be targeted by criminals of any form for the simple reason that they are small and hence offer small pickings to criminals. While this attitude does have certain logic to it, the truth is that small businesses can be easy pickings and are therefore very attractive targets for financial criminals. What’s even worse is that … [Read more...]
With more than 500 identities stolen every year, identity theft has become an uncontrollable epidemic, but thankfully there are a number of things you can do to protect yourself. It isn’t just individuals falling victim to these callous crimes either, businesses are also susceptible to identity theft. Whether cybercriminals run up fraudulent credits or get their hands on … [Read more...]
Drones are amazing gadgets used in the military, for personal use, and they can even be used for helpful business-related tasks as well. Not all drones are created equal though. With many available, it can be hard to find the exact kind you need for your business venture. There are many things you must take into consideration before flying a drone for commercial use including … [Read more...]
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