#Online Security
Q&A: Cybersecurity and how to lower the risk to your business
We sat down with Scott McKinnel, a manager at international cybersecurity company Tenable, to discuss the cyber threats putting businesses at risk and what can be done to crack down on these vulnerabilities.
Applications now open for funding to help small business pursue digital opportunities
Specialist advisers can now apply for grants from the Federal Government to help small business employers in metropolitan and regional areas take advantage of digital opportunities. As part of its Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS) program, the Federal Government will invest up to $18.02million over three years on the provision of low cost, high […]
How to give your business a bigger growth potential
Everybody who launches a small to mid-size business of their own these days hopes to hit the bull’s eye as soon as possible. The problem is there are literally millions of other people aiming at the same target. This produces competition of millions, meaning the risk of failing to stand out is high. Here are […]
Cyber threats to look out for in 2014
SMBs have been urged to keep cyber security at the top of the agenda in the new year as attacks on businesses are expected to increase.
How secure is your password?
How do you ensure your information is safe and give yourself the best chance of avoiding unauthorised access to your accounts? Here are some top tips for password security.
What you’re really giving away on social media
Almost a third of Australians share their birthdate on social media, according to a new survey.
Best practice: Secure your organisation’s social media presence
As people put more and more of their professional and personal lives on social media, it’s high time to make security a priority, and particularly so if you run a business.
Protecting your business from cyber attacks
While large businesses still garner a lot of attention from cybercriminals, the reality is that SMBs are also increasingly becoming targets for cyber-attacks.
5 security predictions for 2013 and beyond
We are merely scratching the surface when it comes to how SMBs will be able to leverage technology to boost profitability and agility.
How to identify dangerous apps
Admit it, we’re a smartphone-obsessed society. Although these devices deliver some huge benefits to our lives, our attachment to them has given a new avenue for hackers to attack – via malicious apps. Here’s how to know whether the app you’re about to download is safe.
Hackers begin scamming in lead up to 2012 London Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London will mark the third time the city has hosted this event. When previous London Olympics were held in 1908 and 1948, cyberattacks weren’t even the stuff of science fiction. This time around, they’re a real concern.
Millions of LinkedIn passwords compromised
Over 6.4million LinkedIn member’s passwords have been leaked and an investigation into the suspected data breach is underway. Here’s how to tell if your account has been compromised, and what do do if it has.
How to protect against online threats: Five ways
As the number of SMBs rise in Australia, so too does the risk of exposure to online threats. Fortunately, there are few simple ways to ensure your business is protected against online criminals.
Beware: Six stages of malicious cyber crime attacks
Online security is no longer a simple matter of patching software and keeping your anti-virus solution up-to-date. To put an effective IT security solution in place and secure your business data, you need to have a basic understanding of the six stages of today’s malicious cyber attacks.
How to ensure a worry-free cloud experience
Some small businesses love the idea of the cloud’s benefits (cost savings, scalability and flexibility to name but a few) but are scared off by data security concerns. But maybe you can have your cake and eat it?
BYOD security strategies for small business
Whether or not your company embraces the bring-your-own-device approach, don’t ignore the data integrity and retention implications of all the personal smartphones and tablets showing up in the workplace.
12 online security threats to guard against
Security professionals around the world are fighting a challenging battle at the moment, as online adversaries continually change their modes of attack by turning to more sophisticated methods. So what are the key security threats that businesses should look out for at the moment?
Secure your business data in five easy steps
To many, the concept of data security involves a few key things – strong passwords, encrypted data and firewall protection – but these are really only the tip of the iceberg and there are a number of other important considerations you should give to protecting your network data, which is the lifeblood of your company.
Expert tips to combat mobile security threats
SMBs are exposed to many of the same security threats as large enterprises, so it’s important to know what you should be keeping vigilant against. Here’s some expert advice about the mobile security threats facing small business and tips for combating them.
Five ways to protect your business against internet threats
SMBs are open to two main types of cyber attacks – those targeted directly at an organisation and the mass shotgun attack style designed to infect anyone and everyone. Here’s five easy ways businesses can protect themselves online.
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.
Cloud computing: from consideration into action
In a guest post for Dynamic Business, Symantec’s David Dzienciol takes a look at how businesses can move from talking about cloud technology, to shifting systems into the cloud.
Worst passwords of the year revealed
As security experts continue to urge SMBs to take the risk of hacking seriously, a password software provider has revealed the 25 most popular, and worst choice, passwords of 2011.
Simple ways to minimise spam
Hamish Anderson offers up some easy ways to lessen the amount of spam your business receives. “…stopping spam takes more than luck; it takes vigilance, common sense, a team who follow your IT policy and a solution you can depend on.”