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Absolute security and confidentiality for HR services

HR resource services companies offer a complete range of services and products relating to the employment of personnel. With payroll data increasingly being transferred over publicly accessible network as the Internet, many HR services companies are aware of the need for absolute security and confidentiality. Many organizations need to secure the e [...more...]

Internet users can take advantage of the speed of email and the security of digital encryption with Comodo's free Email Certificates

When New York jeweler Harry Winston donated the famous Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution, he shipped the 45.52-carat gem via US mail. Email users need to be warier than Winston. Unlike rocks, email messages scatter into tiny digital signals bouncing from computer to computer, owned and operated by different companies. Anyone along the way [...more...]

The risks of losing data and how to prevent it

In an era when the UK Government itself acknowledges that total security of data is impossible, and the Information Commissioner has described data as a potential “toxic liability” to an organisation, never has the protection of data been more critical. The risks associated with the potential loss of confidential company, customer or employee data [...more...]

File transfer technologies under increased scrutiny

File transfer technologies have been around for over 30 years, but recent evolutionary changes in business needs have resulted in significant improvements to file transfer solutions from a security, management and governance perspective. Unfortunately, just as we become comfortable with modern managed file transfer solutions companies must now bet [...more...]

Securing the corporate defences for mobile computing

Mobile computing allows individuals (both consumers and professionals) to stay in touch and work together effectively, but to do this, they need access to up-to-date data. No longer restricted to laptops and mobile phones, the growing trend is for employees to take advantage of the latest must have gadget, even using personal devices to supplement [...more...]

DataInherit's free online password safe provide users with the highest level of security for password and document storage

DataInherit has announced today the launch of two new high security password safes. The new cloud computing services, Password Safe Free and Password Safe Premium are available online and provide users with the highest level of security for password and document storage. Password Safe Free enables customers to store up to 50 passwords and inclu [...more...]

Accessing emails and corporate data on the go can led to serious data breeches through shoulder surfing

When working on laptops in public places, users are generally unaware of the activity going on in their surroundings, making them vulnerable to curious bystanders, opportunistic criminals or even practiced experts peering over their shoulder to read or record on-screen information. Being the victim of shoulder surfing can make laptop users feel unc [...more...]

Secure SSD BGA provides enhanced security and fast data erase for demanding military requirements

A new secure Single Level Cell (SLC) NAND SSD provides compact, secure and reliable data storage for embedded military applications in rugged and extended temp environments. The product is available as a 4GByte, 22mm x 27mm plastic ball grid array (PBGA) package and supports various PATA interface protocols. A hardware and software triggered se [...more...]

3ami MAS monitors data input on Lancashire Constabulary's network of terminals

Coming into effect March 2010, the ACPO Information Systems Community Security Policy lists “protective monitoring” as a control UK police forces must score against to comply with the policy matrix. Lancashire Constabulary is using 3ami Monitoring and Audit System (MAS) to comply with new data security regulations from the Association of Chief [...more...]

Size doesn't matter when it comes to maintaining business continuity

It's not a matter of if, but when. You might think that as a small business owner, your company is not a target for malicious hackers or attacks, but this couldn't be farther from the truth. Size doesn't matter when it comes to maintaining business continuity in light of security threats - both natural and manmade - anyone and everyone is susceptib [...more...]

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