information security for small business Archives

How CIOs can overcome two common information security challenges

by Maria Florio | Aug 19, 2013 | Blog

The CIO is in charge of various information security areas; this can make it challenging to ensure top security and compliance are met at all times. The challenge doesn’t arise from any lack on the part of the CIO, but it arises from the limited time and resources available to them.

How do cyber security threats affect healthcare facilities?

by Maria Florio | Aug 12, 2013 | Blog

Due to medical devices being connected to a healthcare facility’s network, when they become vulnerable to cyber security threats and the possibility of infection this creates a risk to the effective operation of the devices (and the facility itself). This risk leads...

3 Things That Keep the CIO Up At Night

by Maria Florio | Jul 9, 2013 | Blog

The CIO has big responsibilities when it comes to managing a facility’s network security and IT team. Ensuring financial or data losses do not take place are constantly in the forefront of any decision the CIO must make. But what is the breakdown of some of these...

3 influential components of information security risks and BYOD

by Maria Florio | Apr 1, 2013 | Blog

The ownership of external devices that have access to sensitive company data is one of the biggest problems with information security and the use of BYOD in the workplace. Devices are controlled by the owners; the devices can be lost, stolen and work on...

The Watch Dog Report – Threat Management

by Maria Florio | Mar 28, 2013 | Blog

Interview with Dr. Gene Schultz, is from the Best of The Watchdog Report. During the interview we discuss intrusion detection and threat management. By the end of this interview you will gain insight into incorporating the benefits of Threat Management into your...