IT security is a critical asset for companies and authorities in 2021 – after all securing data communication affects the most important business activities and services across an organization. With the demand for remote and mobile working at an all-time high, organizations need to act strategically on endpoint security and IT administration to protect their networks and sensitive data. Cybersecurity is the spearhead of any IT infrastructure and needs to be considered strategically from the outset – from cloud computing, data center operations and IIoT to regulated industries or health applications. Find out everything you need to know about the world of IT security.
The Cloud Presents New Risks for Financial Services
The world’s major financial institutions know the winds of change are here. They are well aware that if they stick to traditional banking methods underpinned by decades-old technology they will be blown away by more agile, innovative digital start-ups.
IT Security Costs Money, no IT Security Costs More Money
British Airways, or rather its customers, are the latest victims of a major hack that compromised sensitive personal data. Details of 380,000 credit cards are claimed to have been stolen in the data breach. This allegedly includes not only the credit card numbers but also the ...
Friend or Foe: The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication
The days when only permanent, office-based staff with company-approved devices could have remote access to corporate resources via Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are long gone. Now those needing remote access are just as likely to be home workers, third party contractors or ...
Tiny loopholes that can wreak havoc
Pentesters only need a tiny loophole to gain access to the victim's network and discover and exploit further vulnerabilities. Companies who commission pentesters understandably do not publish any information about the result of the pentest.
Easing Hospitals' Mobile Data Security Worries
Mobile communications devices are transforming healthcare services worldwide. Whether helping front line staff to share electronic medical records (EMR), deliver more timely diagnoses through remote consultations, or improve workflows and streamline processes between support ...
More than half of all users active on the Internet (55%) have been affected by fraud, according to a study by FICO. But this has by no means led to better security precautions and increased awareness. On the contrary, virtually every user is frustrated with current security ...
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