What is RAID storage? [Video]
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 20, 2016 3:43:20 AM
Information means a lot to businesses, which is why data redundancy and backups are key to data loss prevention. Many companies have invested in a redundant array of independent disks, called RAID storage media in addition to backup software for this reason.
3 ways to protect your small business's applications
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 18, 2016 9:48:47 AM
Cybercriminals will target businesses of any size, and they'll use a variety of vicious schemes such as phishing scams to wiggle a worm into the network. With CryptoLocker malware, they can even encrypt entire company networks, essentially barring a small business from its data and de …
How Can You Ensure Your Backups are Secure?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 15, 2016 9:12:46 AM
Disaster can strike at a moment's notice, which is why many organizations have started to fully utilize backup solutions to keep their information safe. However, just because you're consistently backing up your files doesn't necessarily mean that they are protected from the wide varie …
Virtualization in Small Businesses: When is it Time to Start?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 14, 2016 9:34:06 AM
Over the past decade, virtualization has made a name for itself across organizations of all sizes, and it continues to impact how we operate. However, when it comes to this type of technological change, small businesses in particular have a number of worries. Are they too small to ben …
Why Small Businesses Should Virtualize Servers
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 11, 2016 7:56:39 AM
In recent years, organizations have discovered the considerable benefits of virtualizing their hardware, particularly when it comes to servers. As a small business, you may initially think of the costs and expertise required for such a transition. However, the truth is that making the …
An Introduction to HTML Code
by Sean Curiel on Mar 28, 2016 1:16:00 PM
HTML, short for HyperText Markup Language, is a form of code that programmers use to create the Web pages that the Internet now relies on for mass communication. While some content exists in alternative forms such as Shockwave Flash or Java, the majority of Web pages and websites prim …
ADA Lovelace: First Computer Programmer
by Sean Curiel on Feb 11, 2016 1:23:00 PM
Augusta Ada King, countess of Lovelace, who has come to be commonly known as Ada Lovelace, is considered by many to have been the first computer programmer. A popular English socialite who also happened to be the daughter of the famous romantic poet Lord Byron, Ada Byron worked primar …
Effects of Unpatched Software on HIPAA Compliance [Video]
by Bridget.Giacinto on Feb 7, 2016 8:32:46 AM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act aims to better protect patient information with tightened regulations. However, some institutions haven't adapted their systems and are at risk of heavy consequences.
How Unsecure Backups Can Affect HIPAA Compliance
by Bridget.Giacinto on Feb 5, 2016 8:00:39 AM
Health care is one of the most vital industries, given how many patients are cared for each day. As such, this sector deals with a lot of personal and organizational information that must not only be guarded, but backed up to ensure easy access at any time. Backups will be critical to …
4 Risks Associated With Storing Data In The Cloud
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jan 28, 2016 8:07:20 AM
Cloud solutions have by and large become more popular among consumers and businesses alike, but there are still a number of things to consider about these platforms. While storing data in the cloud can bring some advantages to operations, there are significant risks that are associate …