The email states that unauthorized access to my PayPal account has occurred and they are locking it down in order to prevent theft. The first thing anyone thinks about with this kind of message is “oh my gosh, I’ve been hacked”.
Archive for the ‘Network Security’ Category
Security Measures That Don't Break The Bank
December 4th, 2009
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As 2009 draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment and discuss how to make 2010 better. For some, this year has been a nail-biter and for others it has been very profitable. In my dealings this year, I believe that there is one thing that businesses continue to overlook to their detriment…SECURITY.
Are You Winning…Or Not Losing?
November 19th, 2009
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A friend of mine sent me a link to the keynote address from the ConnectWise Summit this month. One of the principles that the speaker (Verne Harnish) tried to convey was that we should all be playing to win. He also mentioned that many people are simply playing not to lose. Now on the surface [...]
Compliance Laws & IT
September 3rd, 2009
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This is what made me think. I know so many businesses that hear about data breaches in their industry yet feel that a cheap router from Best Buy is enough to protect their information and customers. I want to be perfectly clear, if you are using an off the shelf router such as D-Link and Linksys to secure your business, I hope you have a large legal budget. Compliance laws are enacted to force businesses to show a best effort.
