Data Protection Basics: What Business Owners Need to Know
by Bridget.Giacinto on Nov 24, 2015 8:02:07 AM
In the past few years, we've seen some of the biggest data breaches in history. Retailers like Target and Home Depot were hit hard through their point-of-sale systems, compromising the payment card data for millions of customers. Even healthcare institutions like Anthem have been brea …
When You Need to Encrypt Your Backups
by Bridget.Giacinto on Nov 16, 2015 2:14:20 AM
For many small businesses, being able to back up and protect their sensitive information has become a major priority. Encryption is one method of security that's increasingly being considered, as it encodes data and provides only authorized users with the decryption key to ensure your …
Cloud Computing for Small Business: What are the Benefits?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Nov 12, 2015 3:39:13 AM
Over the past decade, cloud-based business technologies have emerged as something to watch closely as they evolve. They increasingly act as a force for change in the way that organizations operate and do business across all industries. Although the reputation for change in these techn …
Why You Need a Data Breach Recovery Plan
by Bridget.Giacinto on Nov 6, 2015 4:02:23 AM
Organizations have processes for everything from how to communicate with clients to how information is shared. However, there are a number of businesses that are still unprepared for events related to data breaches. This could be for a variety of reasons including: a limited budget, t …
PC Guide to HTML
by Sean Curiel on Nov 5, 2015 11:15:00 AM
Beginners HTML: A Definition: HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. Here, you can read about what that means. What is HTML? Using this resource, you can find the definition of both what HTML is and how it works with the Universal Resource Locator (URL). Bitesize: HTML: The BBC pr …
Top Ten Ways to Protect Your Small Business Data
by Bridget.Giacinto on Oct 27, 2015 10:54:58 AM
As a small business owner, data protection and recovery should be at the top of your list of priorities. With limited to no IT personnel in-house to help, tasks like data backup, retention and disaster recovery often do not receive the attention they need. Yet in the same breath, it’s …
Is Your Backup Solution Small Business-Friendly?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Oct 23, 2015 8:31:03 AM
Backup plans are becoming a major priority across organizations of all sizes to make sure that they can quickly recover from any situation. However, if you're a small business, you're going to have different considerations than a large enterprise, meaning that you're not going to choo …
3 HIPAA backup requirements you need to address
by Bridget.Giacinto on Oct 20, 2015 4:23:42 AM
If you are in the health care sector, you know the pressure of meeting industry regulations in order to keep patient data safe. In particular, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act has established numerous rules for information security and is constantly evolving to …
Local vs. the cloud: Which data backup model is right for SMBs?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Oct 19, 2015 5:20:44 AM
Information is king across every industry, but how well are organizations protecting their vital records? Whether a cyberattack hits the network or a fire burns down the office, essential documents must be preserved for business continuity and recovery. However, with the number of opt …
The Importance of Backing up Your Data at Home and at Work
by Sean Curiel on Oct 12, 2015 12:47:00 PM
Overview of Computer Backup Quite a few situations could occur that might result in the loss of data. A computer or hard drive failure could make data irretrievable. Theft of a computer system could also cause you to lose information. A virus or malware introduced onto a computer coul …