In the malware family you’ve got more than your share of destructive “wares” — one of them being ransomware. Ransomware is defined as “a type of malware which restricts access to the computer system it infects and demands a ransom to be paid to the creator of the malware in order for the restriction to be removed.” VIRLOCK is just one type of … [Read more...]
Public, Private or Hybrid? Comparing Your Cloud Computing Options
Once you’ve decided that you want to run all or a portion of your business on the cloud, the question quickly becomes, “Which cloud should I go with?” Right now, there are three cloud computing options available — public, private and hybrid. The one you choose will largely depend on how you plan to use your cloud, what your security needs are, and … [Read more...]
I.T. Security for Your Small Business
In my previous post, I laid out the basic steps that a small business must consider when deciding whether to outsource, or keep I.T. in-house. It goes without saying that the actual discussion involving I.T. decisions in your company will be more intricate. Deciding on what kind of security measures to take when it comes to your business is also … [Read more...]
I.T. Support: Outsource or In-House
Small companies usually struggle with the decision to engage an outside vendor to handle day-to-day I.T. support tasks. However, as important business can be repeatedly delayed or interrupted with disruptive technologies, many smaller companies are increasingly more interested in proactive monitoring and timely remediation measures, which can be … [Read more...]