Security

The sense of urgency around cybersecurity is reaching a whole new level for state and local governments.

Windows Defender comes with Windows 10 is a great way to keep your computer protected from malware.

How do we protect ourselves from rogue devices? What are the current solutions?

Wire fraud is a federal offense under U.S. law and refers to fraud committed using electronic communications, such as telephone or computer. Unfortunately for financial institutions, wire fraud is on the increase, and not just in the U.S.

Relative to the sensitivity of the data that they protect, law firms have some of the laxest information security that you can find.

Zoom has seen hyper-growth during what IT teams are calling the "new normal." But that fame comes with a cost--the attention of hackers and security pros.

Bursting with personal information and financial details for students and employees, as well as valuable research information that could result in financial loss if stolen, Universities are seen as having lax systems and an abundance of reward.

Jason Rader from Insight Enterprises discusses the challenges IT teams are facing during the pandemic, such as Shadow IT and data security issues.

Online shoppers are often encouraged to ensure that their chosen online stores are 'secure', that the 's' in HTTPS is visible, and that the web browser displays a lock symbol. Propagating these visible indicators as confirmation of website security is not only...

The Dark Triad brings together three types of online cyber attacks: hacking, misinformation, and trolling. While they can each work independently, they usually feed off each other and become especially potent when working in concert.

With entire workforces and student bodies at all levels of education now logging in from home, deploying Single Sign-On and Multi-factor Authentication is as important as ever. 

The Windows registry can be a goldmine for attackers and clueless employees. There’s no place better suited for introducing security vulnerabilities or completely screwing up a Windows system than the registry.

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) has been around since 1999, but it doesn't just affect financial services, it also requires higher education to comply.

The latest news and lockdowns around the world may seem drastic to some managers, but the reality is that working from home is the future for all office workers.

Businesses must consider all the data security implications when dealing with eWaste. Many companies are now opting to shred old equipment on top of using tools to wipe storage devices.

Call it Identity Management (IDM), Identity Access Management (IdAM), or even IAM; IT is responsible for its implementation and ongoing maintenance.

In this article, we discuss what the HIPAA Omnibus Rule is and how it relates to HIPAA and HITECH.

At its simplest, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a rudimentary method of moving files from one location on a network to another. 

This article provides the detailed features comparison needed when the need for file transfer moves from occasional to operational.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was introduced in 1996, and compliance was (and indeed is) necessary for all U.S. healthcare organizations.