Data security has long been a priority for companies of all sizes. No matter how big or small, cyber crime doesn’t discriminate against any targets. The way data is protected continues to evolve with the ever-changing methods cyber criminals use to gain access to systems. From backing up data to closing the gaps that represent vulnerabilities, constantly updating the approach to safety is a smart move. The Importance of Encryption Encrypted data isn’t much use to thieves. Should they … [Read more...]
Addressing Your Cyber Security Policy
A cyber security policy isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it proposition, especially today as cyber attacks increase at an alarming rate. Approaching a policy with a deep understanding of your needs, including the infrastructure that must be in place to protect data and who is to be held accountable, is important. Revisiting aspects of the policy on a continuing basis can also protect your environment from eminent danger. What’s protecting your critical information? Where is it being stored? Who has … [Read more...]
Cyber Security: Evolving Is Crucial to Survival
There is so much discussion about data breaches that it is easy to risk becoming complacent. That’s a dangerous position to reach. A casual attitude on cyber security can leave gaps in your security strategies that leave your enterprise vulnerable to serious, and potentially detrimental, loss. There are a few reasons why security doesn’t get the respect that it should. In some cases, a small- to medium-sized business feels they don’t have the resources to stay current with cyber security best … [Read more...]
Three Steps for Securing a Multi-Cloud Environment
Security in a multi-cloud environment cannot be adequately addressed by traditional approaches. A perimeter established by firewalls doesn't secure the cloud or the movement of data to and from cloud applications. The security plane is expanded significantly by one cloud migration, so a multi-cloud solution further complicates security. An adequate solution should be able to accommodate growth, but also protect data as a single workload may be housed in more than one cloud solution. Expanding … [Read more...]
Be Proactive With Your Cloud Security Strategy
Despite organizations in just about every industry diving head first into cloud-based solutions, cloud security issues remain a concern. Multi-tenant solutions are being used, and at a cost savings, but these concerns are what keep some organizations from fully embracing cloud technology. There are a number of service models in use today, as well as different types of deployments. Organizations can seek out the best options for their unique needs. Keeping context in mind is important, as not … [Read more...]
Mapping Your Transformation to Cloud Security
Cloud-based services and cloud security solutions have become commonplace. However, there is a range of opinions regarding cloud security, with some believing it isn't enough for an enterprise-level company. There is also a common misconception that cloud-based solutions have security built in. Addressing Assumptions First and foremost, it’s important to address assumptions and outline a few nuances of cloud security. For example, there is security for the cloud, and there also exists security … [Read more...]
Four Steps to Staying Safe in the BYOD Workplace
The mobility of the workforce has completely exploded in recent years. Productivity gains, more options for remote work, constant availability, and better communication are all perks of the BYOD movement. However, it doesn’t come without drawbacks. Hackers have found the BYOD movement to be an easy target. For the cybercriminal, mobile devices offer an “in” to the organization’s system. All is not lost, though. With a few key steps, you can keep your organization safe. 1. Educate Ignorance is … [Read more...]
A Better Strategy for Successful Incident Response
The best incident response strategies take a multi-pronged approach that accounts for all the factors leading up to and dealing with incidents. From hiring the right staff to deploying the right tools and everything in between, what are you doing to improve your strategy? 1. Know Your Objective Without clearly defined roles, team members aren’t going to know what direction they need to be going for proper incident response action. You must make sure each team member is aware of the priorities … [Read more...]
Data Security Tips for Protecting Your Organization
We’re at a point now with data security that it takes an “all hands on deck” approach to keep an organization safe from cybercriminals. In some cases, it’s not even the outside threats that are the danger — it’s simple housekeeping items that are forgotten that lead to security issues. Too many examples are out there today that prove how a cybersecurity incident can be detrimental to an organization. And the examples span many industries, so it’s not like cybercriminals are interested in only a … [Read more...]
Digital Transformation and Secure Systems
Organizations face a number of challenges with regard to digital transformation, many of them related to managing massive volumes of data while trying to stay clear of cybercriminals. Threats have become more complex, forcing businesses to look deeper into how they can protect themselves. It’s been almost 25 years since the development of the first network security solution. These early solutions focused mainly on network connections. The use of firewalls played heavily into controlling who … [Read more...]