How to talk to execs about security funding
September 1, 2010 by Sam Narisi
Keeping company networks secure is a big part of IT’s job. But these days, departments often don’t get the funding they need to stay on top of the latest threats. More…
September 1, 2010 by Sam Narisi
The big security hole most companies leave wide open
February 16, 2010 by Steve Hannaford
Super-smart hackers make the headlines, but careless database administration is a much bigger vulnerability. The good news: It’s a threat that can be minimized with careful management of employees’ access to company records. More…
Don’t buy the hype: Firms not ready for cloud storage
January 26, 2010 by Sam Narisi
Despite all the marketing hoopla, a new survey says businesses aren’t lining up to ink deals with cloud storage vendors. Their main concern: data security. More…
Looking for personal info? Check your copier’s hard drive
December 1, 2009 by Sam Narisi
You wouldn’t throw away a computer’s hard drive before wiping the data. But what about your copiers? More…
Hackers charged after stealing millions of personal records
October 8, 2009 by Sam Narisi
The recent indictment of a so-called “master hacker” should provide a warning to companies about keeping employees’ and customers’ personal information safe. More…
Can criminals ‘unshred’ your shredded docs?
August 4, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Paper shredders are a key component of document security — but as recent events show, it’s becoming easier to put shredded docs together again. More…
Do you know where your discarded data is?
August 4, 2009 by Staff
While IT pros know the hazards of photocopying sensitive information, many users still reproduce, store and dispose of data in ways that could increase the risk of lost information or identity theft. More…
Third of IT workers snoop confidential info
July 27, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Most IT managers have heard horror stories about tech staffers using their access privileges for illegal or unethical purposes. But that kind of behavior may be more widespread than you think. More…
Is your e-mail as secure as you think it is?
July 14, 2009 by Sam Narisi
The CEO of an e-mail security firm recently dared hackers to break into his personal account. Here’s the lesson he learned the hard way. More…
Most IT staffers ignore security policies
July 7, 2009 by Sam Narisi
It’s not news that many employees are ignoring IT security policies. But who’s doing it might surprise you. More…
A disaster waiting to happen
June 23, 2009 by Steve Hannaford
OK, your HR and billing records aren’t quite as important as nuclear secrets. But when super-high-security organizations are leaving the door open to industrial spies, it may be a good time to look closer at your own practices. More…
States mandate protection of employee data
June 17, 2009 by Sam Narisi
It’s a new trend in state law: mandatory data protection policies. More…
Laid off employees take sensitive documents
June 8, 2009 by Sam Narisi
The economy has forced many businesses to worry about this document security threat: More…
Authentication at your fingertips
June 4, 2009 by Steve Hannaford
One of the hottest new security features for the office product world is biometric authentication, especially in the form of finger-based identification. More…
4 steps for secure printing
April 15, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Printing poses a variety of security risks, whether it’s the theft of digital data on the printer’s hard drive or paper printouts falling into the wrong hands. More…
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