The Buzz around Cloud Computing
- IT departments seeing benefits from cloud implementation
December 12, 2012
Cloud computing services have become important tools for businesses of all sizes. IT departments that invest in the cloud can take advantage of its benefits to help their companies grow.
- Protection from dangerous threats
December 11, 2012
As the year comes to a close, consumers must be aware of current and future dangers that may threaten their privacy, and learn about the proper network security measures to protect confidential data.
- More employers moving big data to the cloud
December 10, 2012
In the digital age, it is crucial for business owners to adopt work processes that can improve efficiency and productivity.
- Healthcare institutions vulnerable to breaches, according to report
December 7, 2012
As more organizations take advantage of cloud computing services to modernize their work processes, experts have noticed an increase in the number of data breaches compromising private networks.
- Confidence in the cloud increases despite security concerns
December 6, 2012
Decision-makers who store documents in the cloud are assured that information will be easy to recover and remain protected from cybercriminals, as long as the proper measures are installed.
- Healthcare industry embraces technology to improve patient care
December 4, 2012
Recent reports show that institutions in the healthcare industry are making plans to adopt new technologies in 2013, like the cloud and mobile devices, to modernize their work processes, organize files and reduce the risk of data loss.
- Be wary of criminal activity as cloud computing grows
December 3, 2012
As decision-makers prepare for 2013, IDC has released a new report detailing technology developments that will change the way employers conduct business.
- IT departments may be putting companies at risk by ignoring BYOD
November 30, 2012
As the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) movement becomes more popular, it is up to IT departments to develop policies that outline best practices for employees to conduct business on their smartphones and tablets.
- Consumers participate in risky online behavior, according to report
November 26, 2012
Although reports of new malware and cyber threats have convinced some consumers to take web security more seriously, many still engage in risky behavior that may leave confidential information vulnerable to hackers.
- Companies increasing PaaS usage
November 21, 2012
As experts release reports on the growing state of cloud computing, more IT professionals are jumping on the bandwagon and adopting the cloud at a rapid rate.
- More businesses choose hybrid cloud services
November 19, 2012
The cloud offers a solution for professionals to improve business efficiency. Because more people are using the cloud to store data, host applications or access confidential information from mobile devices, many company executives are implementing cloud computing services into their infrastructures.
- New threats aim to exploit information, according to report
November 16, 2012
As technology advances, cybercriminals have developed more sophisticated ways to compromise devices. Unless consumers are educated about new forms of threats, they may be tricked into allowing a hacker access to personal files.
- Companies must take security warnings seriously
November 14, 2012
Despite reports that more cybercriminals are targeting company networks, a new survey suggests that many professionals are not taking data breach warnings seriously.
- Android users should be wary of application downloads
November 7, 2012
Although using smartphones or tablets to conduct business offers employees multiple benefits, there has been a rise in the number of cybercriminals targeting mobile devices.
- Government agencies rank cybersecurity as top priority, according to report
November 6, 2012
Although cloud adoption can provide a multitude of benefits for agencies, including improved efficiency and unlimited storage, some professionals are concerned about the security risks.
- As cloud computing matures, more businesses consider adoption
November 2, 2012
As cloud computing services mature, employers from around the world are taking advantage of the cloud's benefits to modernize their offices and stay ahead of competitors.
- More hackers use botnets to conduct fraud schemes
November 1, 2012
Browsing the internet may not be as safe as it used to be. Researchers have found that many hackers are infecting devices with botnets to easily spread malware and compromise large amounts of computers at a time.
- Some businesses lack mobile security despite BYOD popularity, according to surveys
October 30, 2012
Mobile devices are changing the way people conduct business. Using smartphones and tablets, workers now have the ability to complete assignments at home or on the road without having to step foot in an office.
- IT departments struggle to employ cloud security measures, according to survey
October 30, 2012
Despite the opportunities presented by cloud services, those who make the investment are not taking the proper steps to keep information safe.
- Use cloud services as part of disaster recovery plans
October 29, 2012
When securing information from dangers that may affect companies, employers must recognize that cybercriminals are not the only threats. Weather-related incidents like hurricanes, tornadoes and floods can also interrupt the flow of businesses.
- Security measures are essential for cloud adoption
October 26, 2012
The possibilities presented by cloud computing can help businesses of all sizes run more efficiently. With the promise of improved employee productivity, more companies are implementing cloud services into their infrastructures.
- Organizations must ensure mobile security as BYOD adoption increases
October 25, 2012
Using the cloud, workers can access important documents and respond to emails from anywhere on their smartphones and tablets. However, as more institutions create BYOD policies, some are failing to implement security measures for data protection.
- Hackers compromise legitimate websites for phishing schemes
October 25, 2012
Usually spread through email, more cybercriminals are choosing to compromise websites to target more people at once, which serves as a reminder for internet users to take network security precautions.
- IT budgets will increase to accommodate new technologies
October 23, 2012
Due to the benefits and growing opportunities provided by the cloud, experts predict a surge in cloud adoption among decision-makers.
- Application downloads may put mobile devices at risk, according to surveys
October 23, 2012
As more employers implement bring-your-own-device policies into their companies, users should become aware of threats that may compromise personal and business information stored on smartphones and tablets.
- Workers are not investing in mobile security measures, according to survey
October 22, 2012
Despite the benefits of a bring-your-own-device policy, many individuals lack web security measures on their smartphones, tablets and laptops, which may put personal and company information at risk.
- Professionals still nervous about storing data in the cloud despite advantages
October 19, 2012
Many IT departments are investing in cloud computing platforms to improve efficiency and explore new opportunities. With the cloud, companies can store large amounts of information, access applications and expand their infrastructures.
- Big data integration will increase in the next few years
October 18, 2012
According to a string of recent reports, more companies are using big data to store large sets of information in the cloud. By integrating big data into an organization's infrastructure, workers can gain market insights.
- Electronic healthcare devices may be vulnerable to malware
October 18, 2012
Hospitals rely on medical technology to improve patient care and provide a faster experience, but malware could make devices inoperable.
- Android devices targeted in cybercriminal attacks
October 17, 2012
Because more workers are accessing confidential information on their smartphones and tablets, hackers are targeting mobile users to spread malware.
- More organizations investing in cloud computing services
October 16, 2012
As researchers release new reports about the cloud's benefits and improved data protection, more businesses are rapidly adopting cloud services into their infrastructures.
- Most small businesses not prepared for security attacks, according to survey
October 15, 2012
Although employees believe their companies are protected from sophisticated hacker attacks, small business owners are not taking the proper security measures, placing confidential information at risk.
- Cloud computing can improve business efficiency
October 12, 2012
To improve the infrastructures of businesses and stay ahead of competitors, IT departments should consider investing in cloud computing services.
- Employees must take precaution when downloading software online
October 11, 2012
Experts continue to warn users of new hacking methods developed by cybercriminals that compromise computers and breach data. The latest trend reported by Microsoft disguises malware as download links for software trials.
- Mac users targeted in cybercriminal attacks
October 9, 2012
Experts predict that Mac-focused malware attacks will continue to increase. However, as long as users take precautions and update their software, Mac systems can still protect data from cybercriminals.
- More companies turn to the cloud despite security concerns
October 9, 2012
According to a recent report, more organizations are adopting cloud computing platforms into their infrastructures to improve business efficiency and cut IT costs.
- Businesses share mobile security concerns, according to survey
October 8, 2012
As more people rely on smartphones and tablets to conduct business and access confidential information, businesses should be aware of mobile security risks and the ways to ensure data protection.
- Consider Software-as-a-Service to store business applications
October 5, 2012
When selecting a cloud service, most businesses integrate Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) into their infrastructures because of its ability to hold applications needed to run a company.
- Malware threats reinforce importance of online security
October 4, 2012
To ensure data protection, it is crucial that employers and their workers are aware of the techniques cybercriminals use to spread viruses, and take the necessary steps to protect information.
- Why every business should have incident response plans
October 3, 2012
Although IT departments may not be able to stop a threat, there are ways to mitigate one. Organizations should implement incident response plans (IRP) into their infrastructures to manage network security attacks.
- Health IT departments are turning to cloud computing services
October 2, 2012
Health IT departments are beginning to integrate cost-effective computing services into their infrastructures, because they allow physicians to work together on research and provide faster results.
- Implementing security measures can prevent hacker attacks
October 2, 2012
The attempts to breach data on secure networks owned by banks, social sites and the U.S. government serve as reminders for companies of all sizes to implement protective measures.
- Best practices for mobile device security
October 1, 2012
As more companies allow employees to use personal devices in the workplace, it is crucial that professionals follow mobile security guidelines to prevent possible breaches and threats.
- Canadian energy firm takes preventative measures after data breach
September 27, 2012
Energy firms have a been a major target of cyberespionage campaigns recently, intended to spread malware on employees' computers and steal vital information. A Canadian firm is the latest to have been attacked, resulting in stolen records and a breach to customers' information.
- Botnet cases continue to rise among internet users
September 27, 2012
Botnets are becoming a cybercriminal's weapon of choice for phishing attacks because of their ability to spread spam without the recipient's knowledge.
- Mobile devices increasingly vulnerable to malware
September 27, 2012
Smartphones and tablets could be the next target for malware developers, after a survey found that 95 percent of mobile devices reach the market with no security features installed.
- Data security in the cloud needs to be standardized
September 27, 2012
Businesses are still sitting on the fence when it comes to adopting the cloud because the security standards vary between providers.
- Changes to Europe's Data Privacy Directive will lead to cut costs
September 26, 2012
Citizens of the European Union will soon be protected under new laws that guard against cybercrime and provide more data security, and as new reports show, will cut costs.
- Data breach exposes personal information of IEEE members
September 26, 2012
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the latest organization to experience a data breach on its FTP server, which led to the exposure of names and passwords of its 100,000 members, Network World reported.
- Social users target of malicious malware
September 25, 2012
Cybercriminals have recently been attacking social media users with malicious links that when clicked, spread malware.
