Today, I was pleased to have the opportunity to speak before the Committee on Small Business at a hearing titled, Cyber Security: Protecting Your Small Business. I spoke with the Committee about the issues small businesses face in combating cyber security threats. Based on McAfee’s perspective and insights, I provided recommendations that small businesses can Read more…
Tags: cyber security, dedicated security appliances, managed security services, McAfee, Public-Private partnerships, SaaS, Small Business, Software-as-a-Service
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a top ten list of cybersecurity tips for small businesses as part of National Small Business Week. I had the privilege of sitting on a panel convened by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski this morning to discuss securing and empowering small businesses with technology. Small businesses are a major Read more…
Tags: counter identity theft, credit card fraud and protection, Cybercrime, Data Protection, Mid-Market, Public Sector, Small Business
One common question I get asked when I speak on Data Protection, is “what do I do first?” It’s interesting topic because although my presentation is exactly about what most people should do, and in what order, everyone and every organization is different and one size, absolutely does not fit all. In my presentation I Read more…
Tags: Data Protection, Small Business
I’ve seen a lot of Patch Tuesdays. If you look back at history, the concept of updating (“patching”) the Windows operating system began with the release of Windows 98. The term “Patch Tuesday” didn’t actually start until 2004 when the ritual became more scheduled in an attempt to reduce patch cycles. Each month Microsoft would Read more…
Tags: Compliance, kurtz, Microsoft, Patch Tuesday, Small Business
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