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On February 16, 2012

Anytime something fails in your data security process, stop, learn, correct and never makes those mistakes again

Compliance is a continuous journey.  Even after painful attention to details, things can go wrong.  But, not letting it happen again is key.  There is just no room for mistakes or repeats of the mistakes when it comes to data security.  It is necessary to make corrections and implement the chan ...

On January 20, 2012

Malware attacks and where to spot them in 2012

Focused and targeted attacks are expected to rise in 2012. Large corporations, financial institutions such as banks are likely to be targeted for non-financial information, with repurposed malware applications. Mozilla Firefox users are encourged to keep up with the install updates to prevent attack ...

On January 15, 2012

I have identified signs that my network has been breached. What do I do now?

There are a few steps that must be taken if your network is showing signs of a breach. The first step is to disconnect and contain. Disconnect any devices that you feel may have been compromised from your network as well as from the internet, but do not power down. Powering down suspicious devices m ...

On January 11, 2012

How can I tell if my network has been breached?

Read these seven telling signs. Look for clues like:

• Your network shows signs of unknown traffic in the payment card environment or from store to headquarters locations
• Unapproved and unknown software, files and devices installed in your network
• Data that’s been inexp ...
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On December 26, 2011

Are error messages when installing antivirus programs causing you to think twice about their benefits?

Anti-virus softwares can be delicate and temperamental especially when there are two or more AV programs installed on one computer. Having two different AV programs installed simultaneously is a dog fight. Both AV programs will detect the other as malicious software and begin quarantining their fil ...