January 2011

Simple Network Security and Data Protection Advice for Small Businesses

by : Plurilock Security Solutions Inc.

Jan 24th, 2011

The boon of the Internet and the mobile workplace has been a blessing for small businesses around the world. Leveraging technology to cut costs, gain efficiencies and connect with customers is the new way of doing business; but now more than ever, small businesses need to implement technologies to prevent against data theft and network security breaches. In this blog, we cut through the confusion and get to the heart of the matter, leaving you with simple strategies and tips to secure your business for the long run.

As a small or medium business, we know how difficult it can be to find good advice about network and data security. Since we spend all day working on ways to better protect businesses and consumers against data an... [ Read the rest ]

Why Restrictive Password Policies Decrease Data Security

by : Plurilock Security Solutions Inc.

Jan 17th, 2011

Restrictive password policies, they are the bane of many businesses worldwide. Overzealous IT teams implement extreme password rules and change cycles in an effort to increase account security. The problem is that these policies don’t work, they drive employees crazy and they end up costing organizations a lot of money. Thankfully, there are new solutions in the marketplace that help companies overcome their password problems to secure the workforce simply and cost effectively.

To say that password policies have become a headache for many organizations would be an understatement. With multiple password rules staring them in the face, employees become confused, disgruntled and frustrated, which leads to a whole host of problems that can manifest in a number of different ways. Employees start writing down their passwords in openly viewable places and suddenly everyone walking b... [ Read the rest ]

Data Security Solutions for the Small or Medium Business (SMB)

by : Plurilock Security Solutions Inc.

Jan 10th, 2011

As an entrepreneur or manager in a small and medium sized business, there are three assets that are of greatest importance to you: your people, your cellphone and your laptop. While you can’t protect your people (from unknown threats), the same cannot be said about your laptop or cellphone. As we enter the era of the wireless workplace, it is time to take steps to protect the lifeblood of your business, your data.

The more and more we move away from the traditional pen and paper, tied-to-your-desk way of working, the more it becomes necessary to secure the devices we input data into. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to the potential downfall from data loss or theft, it is worth taking at least very simple steps to mitigate the risks.

If you are a small or medium business (SMB) who is beginning to take data securit... [ Read the rest ]

Creating a Risk-Based Identity Management Strategy for increased Network & Data Security

by : Plurilock Security Solutions Inc.

Jan 4th, 2011

Today, organizations are faced with an array of network security threats, from viruses to hackers, which have the ability to compromise the security of all data stored on the network. With so many potential issues coming from all different directions, it can be difficult to figure out where to start. As a first step, companies need to identify the areas of the network that are most likely to be exposed and create a risk-based strategy to counteract these threats.

As the online world continues to develop, so does the amount of important data being stored on computers. Companies now have the ability to virtualize machines and access a VPN from the cloud, all in an effort to maximize the potential of the workforce. In sync with the development of the virtual world is the ever-increasing sophistication of hackers, who collectively apply their creativity to get access to areas wher... [ Read the rest ]

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January 2011

Simple Network Security and Data Protection Advice for Small Businesses

Why Restrictive Password Policies Decrease Data Security

Data Security Solutions for the Small or Medium Business (SMB)

Creating a Risk-Based Identity Management Strategy for increased Network & Data Security