I get asked this question so often, I finally decided to write out a full answer. So is the cloud secure? Are you ready? Here comes the big answer… Yes! And no. And also maybe so. Frankly, this is a difficult question to answer, simply because the answer is so variable. But I’ll do my Read More >
Internet Security
What is a Firewall?
October 26, 2015 by Justin RoseberryA common question I hear after cleaning a client’s computer of malware is, “how did this happen, we have antivirus and a firewall?” This question has always intrigued me because it sheds some light on the fact that there are misconceptions about what firewalls actually do. We know what the purpose of antivirus is. We Read More >
Help, I’ve been hacked! Now what?
October 6, 2015 by Joe D. GrossbauerHow do I know when I’ve been hacked? First, let’s define “being hacked”. A hack is when someone unauthorized gains access to your system. The malicious intent of this someone can vary from a student pulling a prank to hacker trying to find and steal your most valuable data. The most common hack is somewhere Read More >
Password Policies: Pitfalls and Solutions
September 30, 2015 by Joe D. GrossbauerWhat is a password policy? Password policies are used to set standard for passwords that will not be guessed or hacked. A password policy sets levels of security each employee must meet with their passwords. Often, password policies vary throughout a company. For instance, a system admin may have a stricter policy than a regular Read More >