4 Security risks of the BYOD strategy

Taking work home, or practically anywhere, has never been easier. The bring your own device (BYOD) strategy has become a popular approach for many businesses to conduct work more efficiently and flexibly. But this strategy is not without risks. BYOD, if not implemented correctly, can make your system susceptible to a number of attacks.

Only YOU Can Prevent Online Threats

National Parks are wonderful, except when they are not—just like when you are visiting all sorts of websites online. In both cases, staying safe and ensuring your security, should be the top priority. Here are some tips to keep you safe in both environments:
“Go” Before You Go
Your mother told you, so we do not mind reinforcing it! Public bathrooms can be dens of bacteria and yuck, especially in National Parks with so many visitors.

Software Patches: Proactive Protection from Intruders

Software Patches are Important to Your Company's Security!
In the animal kingdom, nature is always changing, by adapting to meet the needs of the environment it’s faced with. Whether it’s a clever defense mechanism for a herbivore to fend off potential threats or a busy beaver architecting a home for itself, wildlife has no shortage of survival tools.

Warning When Hiring Temporary and Seasonal Staff

Many businesses leverage temporary or seasonal staff.  The benefits are obvious—expertise and additional resources/capacity when you need it. With the advances in technology, utilizing these types of personnel is even easier.  However, what may not be so obvious are the network security risks; in particular, the increased potential for compromised sensitive data or loss of control of the data.