#Business Security
In the wake of a WannaCryptor: how to prevent ransomware attacks in your business
While the first wave of the WannaCryptor attack has passed, a lassiez-faire approach to cybersecurity will no longer suffice. [Editor’s note: this article is the third in a three-part series on WannaCryptor by Nick FitzGerald.] The attack, which began spreading in the morning of May 12th, 2017 in Europe, was stopped later the same day by an […]
Protect your data and reputation in five steps
Protecting customer and company data is a major concern facing Australian businesses today. No doubt this business dilemma has been intensified by the rise in cyber attacks upon organisations of all sizes, affecting their ability to keep data secure. According to the Australian Signals Directorate cyber attacks on Australian businesses and government increased by 20 […]
From stock to staff – 5 ways to keep your business safe
Prone to losses from shoplifting, burglary and internal theft, keeping your stock and staff safe within your business should be top priority.
Five ways to protect valuable data on-the-go
The BYOD trend as well as the rise of cloud computing and remote video teleconferencing have meant that securing sensitive data on-the-go is becoming a growing challenge for SMBs. Here are five tips for every business owners to consider when travelling.
Six questions to ask before implementing BYOD
Employees often only see the ease and advantages of BYOD, but underestimate the potential consequences. There are six important questions to be asked of the IT department, before you allow staff to use personal devices for corporate reasons.
BYOD: The downsides are beginning to show
The bring-your-own-device trend has taken off, based largely on the popularity of iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. But the freedom associated with allowing employees to choose their devices comes at a price. Companies have opened up a Pandora’s box of potential technical issues, only some of which have come to light.
The case for a rock solid BYOD policy
Some argue that a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy is now as important a part of the business communications landscape as having a telephone number or a website. Here’s what you should consider.
Managing five risks of the BYOD trend
For many employees, the line between work and personal life has grown increasingly murky. Many now use their own tech gadgets to do business as often as they use company property. On the one hand, that can save the company money on hardware and make employees more efficient – but it also presents serious security risks.
What Google’s new security certification means for SMBs
There’s been a lot of talk about Google’s new security certification, but what does ISO 27001 actually mean? How did Google earn it, and will it benefit your business? These are all important questions to ask, and equally important answers to know.
How to protect your data in a foreign land
If you’re escaping the winter blues by heading overseas and plan to take your mobile phone, tablet PC or laptop along, there are few things you should watch out for. From sand and saltwater to pickpockets and poorly protected wireless networks, many dangers can befall your electronic companion.
Seven ways to know if your data storage solution stacks up
Got a data back-up system, but aren’t sure whether it will hold strong if something goes wrong? Here are seven tips for making sure your data storage solution is suitable for your business.
Could your business’ data also be published on Wikileaks?
If you don’t want to risk having your sensitive business data leaked, you need to take a serious look at how your company disposes of old PC’s, hard drives, servers and other storage devices.
Five simple ways to beat business phone fraud
Most SMBs are aware of online risks and have security measures in place to combat them, but how many consider threats posed to phone systems?
Flexible working and its impacts on business security
The rollout of the National Broadband Network is set to boost the teleworking rate from six percent to 12 percent over the next nine years, but without thorough security considerations mobile employees can open businesses up to cybercriminals.
Securing mobile devices in your business
It’s no secret that mobile devices are becoming more popular but if your employees are bringing their own mobile devices into the workplace, they may be unwittingly exposing your business and opening it up to risk of data theft.
How much do you know about online security?
Just how much do you know about online security and minimising cyber risks to your business? Take AVG’s Online Security Quiz here and find out whether you’re properly equipped to protect your business online.
DIY business security monitoring
Did you know that Christmas and New Year is prime time for criminals? Every small business that scales down operations or closes up for any extended period of time should take a few precautions to reduce the additional risk to people and/or premises.
Is your business cyber-savvy?
Employees are getting sucked in by increasingly smarter cybercriminals. Are your workplace practices making it easier for them?
SMBs in the dark about cyberattack risk
While the majority of SMBs are aware of internet threats, they don’t believe they’ll be the target of cyber attacks, new research has found.
Think only governments are WikiLeaks targets? Think again, businesses!
Although some of the furor over WikiLeaks has slowed down, make no mistake; the whistleblower website has not gone away. Have you considered that business content could wind up on WikiLeaks or some other forum?
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 Launched For Mac, Smartphones And Linux
Looking for the latest endpoint security products for your Smartphone, Mac or Linux? Kaspersky Lab have launched their 2011 business security product range.
Data backup facts & options
If your business were to become victim to a disaster, would you be able to continue serving your customers? Business data backup is an often ignored essential. So here’s all the data backup information you need to arm your business. Data backups. It’s a topic that may seem boring or blatantly obvious, but it is […]
Reducing online security expenses
Malware and cyber attacks continue to plague enterprise networks. Meeting business security challenges is a priority for all organisations. Here’s how you can install cost-effective security for your business. By Bryan Stibbard Granting web access to employees poses new challenges to IT administrators. In addition to regulatory imposts, hackers and data thieves are developing new […]
Protecting your business from cyber crime
Business security isn’t just about locks, alarms and guards. Thieves have realised corporate networks are safer and more profitable to steal over the internet than doing a ‘smash and grab’. So what’s the best online business protection against cyber criminals? The threat landscape in a connected world is rapidly changing. New types of attack have […]