Category Archives: IT security
Disadvantages of Spreadsheets – Obstacles to Compliance in the Healthcare Industry
Most of the regulatory compliance issues we talked about concerning spreadsheets have been related to financial data. But there are other kinds of data that are stored in spreadsheets which may also cause regulatory problems in the future.
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Network Security
The easiest way for an external threat to get to your private data is through your network. The easiest way to eliminate that threat? Get your data out of the network. Of course, we know you wouldn’t want to do that. Continue reading
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IT Security and the Threats from Within
Even in an economic downturn, threats to IT security can still be on a rise. Continue reading
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Computer Forensics
So you had a customer data security breach last weekend? Do you know you could be held liable in court for failing to implement required security procedures? Continue reading
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Mobile Security
iPhones, BlackBerries, Androids. Extensive use of mobile devices in business-related activities may introduce additional vulnerabilities to your system. Continue reading
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Authentication and Access Control
External and internal threats to sensitive data can be mitigated by using effective authentication and access controls Continue reading
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Malware
Today’s malware are designed to generate revenues for their creators. That’s a very compelling driving force for would-be cyber crooks, don’t you think? So how can you still sleep well at night? Continue reading
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Firewalls
Sometimes, all it takes is keeping the cyber crooks out. Continue reading
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