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Rapid innovation in technology is having a profound effect throughout all levels of society. One result of this period of hyper innovation is that high-level technologies are now becoming affordable for the everyday consumer. What was once reserved for Fortune 500 companies can now be purchased at a local computer store. In this way, companies like us can create solutions like PluriID, which helps consumers protect themselves against data and identity theft in a simple, cost-effective way. 

The proliferation of devices like laptops, smartphones and now tablets, has empowered consumers to do more with technology than we ever dreamed possible. And it’s only the beginning. With these devices, we can do business anywhere, connect with anyone and buy virtu... [ Read the rest ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

Wishing everybody a Happy New Year. Looking forward to everything the 2011 has to offer. Cheers to a great 2010, The Plurilock Team

Wishing everyone, everywhere a wonderful holiday season. The Plurilock Team

As we move towards a new era of business, one where mobile devices and cloud applications make wireless working a reality, it becomes increasingly more important to secure your computer and protect your data. While there are many solutions in the marketplace that work to protect your computer, like antivirus software and firewalls, they can’t provide comprehensive protection against data and identity theft. 

PluriID was built for professionals and SMBs (small and mediums businesses) who need a cost-effective way to secure their laptop or PC against unauthorized intruders. This first-of-its-kind OTP (one-time password) token works to protect an individual computer rather than a network or VPN, providing both local and remote protection. It is wherever-you-are ... [ Read the rest ]

Imagine trying to conceive a solution to a problem today by building a product that won't be released until 2020. That's exactly how Plurilock was born, as an idea in the halls of the research labs at the University of Victoria in 2000. In our inaugural blog, we will take a look back to where it all began and see how an original idea inspired the creation of our company. 

Back in early 2000, in a graduate research lab in the halls of the University of Victoria, one of Plurilock co-founders recognized a problem that the online world was facing; there was no reliable way to verify the identity of an online user. He realized that the entire backbone for computer security (firewalls, private portals, etc.) relied on a username and password. The big problem, he noticed, was that the majority of crippling online attacks are user-centric. Essentially, the username and password com... [ Read the rest ]