Due to constrained resources, small- and mid-sized businesses are often more vulnerable to security breaches than larger companies. But these organizations can protect themselves by staying informed of the latest advancements, expert tips, and security threats — all of which are conveniently provided in this blog.
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
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
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
A new weekly series from me on the McAfee SME blog: Myth: Chicken soup and hot toddies are effective treatments for the flu or colds. Fact: A bowl of chicken soup is a popular home remedy. While hot liquids can soothe a scratchy throat or cough, chicken soup has no special power to cure the Read more…
These three have more in common than you might think! Political orientation aside, all three have shattered the “glass ceiling.” There is an order of magnitude more women in leadership positions at small and medium businesses than a paltry 24 women CEOs across the Fortune 1000 corporations (source:www.catalyst.org, 2008). However, all three face a serious Read more…
Tags: Data Protection, Mid-Market
Running a small or medium-size business requires a great deal of effort, and owners typically employ their IT staffs in multiple tasks. With so much on their plates, it can be easy for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to overlook another key role they need their IT staffs to fulfill—that of security officers. That’s because Read more…
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