Online attacks on SMBs increase
Small businesses are at risk from online attackers, with over 30 percent of attacks aimed at SMBs, a new report has revealed.
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Tips for creating a cybersecurity plan
Consider these practical steps for protecting your company from hackers and other online threats.
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Cyber security is a growing issue for small business
To keep sensitive data safe, consider these tips gleaned from a recent House Committee on Small Business hearing.
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How to be security conscious in your business
While everyone is thinking about BYOD and BYOA in their small business, there are plenty of security issues to be wary of. Robbie Upcroft, SMB sales manager Asia Pacific at McAfee, offers his advice.
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How to build trust with your eCommerce customers
With more and more people turning to online shopping, eCommerce can be a lucrative business opportunity – and having an eCommerce business can be a great way to earn an income.
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Lessons to take from recent attacks on Facebook and Twitter
The need to address the risks involved in using digital technologies is more important than ever following recent attacks on social media sites, Facebook and Twitter.
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How to secure a home office for under $100
You should treat your home office as you would any other business premise, to ensure intellectual property is protected from thieves. If you’re the budget-conscious type, there are a number of ways to safe-proof a home office both cheaply and diligently.
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Beware: Six stages of malicious cyber crime attacks
Online security is no longer a simple matter of patching software and keeping your anti-virus solution up-to-date. To put an effective IT security solution in place and secure your business data, you need to have a basic understanding of the six stages of today’s malicious cyber attacks.
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DIY business security monitoring
Did you know that Christmas and New Year is prime time for criminals? Every small business that scales down operations or closes up for any extended period of time should take a few precautions to reduce the additional risk to people and/or premises.
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Top 10 IT security predictions for 2012
WatchGuard Technologies’ security analysts have announced their 2012 security predictions. Here are their top 10 predictions for the year ahead…
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WikiLeaks should be a wake-up call for business
WikiLeaks in releasing sensitive, embarrassing government information and with the threat of a similar fate in store for a US-based bank, has highlighted the need for all businesses to look at the possibility of an employee releasing sensitive information about your company.
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55 percent of small business victims of burglary
The vast majority of Australian small businesses have suffered financially at the hands of crime, with 43 percent of small business owners estimating their losses total up to $10,000.
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Ezidebit achieves highest standard of credit card data protection
In today’s day and age of credit card fraud, hackers and identity theft, the need for credit card data protection and customer payment security has never been so great.
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Police warn of $9.5 million Ponzi scheme
Western Australia Police and Consumer Protection are warning investors to stay away from ‘Ponzi’ schemes after police charged two people with allegedly scamming investors out of $9.5 million on the promise of high returns.
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CBA ramps up ecommerce security with VISA and Mastercard
Commonwealth Bank customers now have access to an additional layer of security when shopping online, the NetCode SMS or token – a one-time password issued by the bank.
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How can a small business stay safe online?
Less than 15 years ago it was rare to find a business using the Internet or a mobile device in the workplace.
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FSH MEM Lock wins on ABC’s New Inventors
Australian-owned electric locking manufacturer FSH Fire & Security Hardware today announced that its MEM Lock (Mechanical Electro Magnetic Lock) has won on the ABC’s prestigious New Inventors show (episode 16), and also scored the show’s People’s Choice Award
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Security’s not just for the home
Regardless of the economic cycle, security and loss prevention are essentials elements of any business.
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Personal use of work mobiles ‘not a concern’ for business
The majority of Australian organisations give employees mobile phones for work purposes, but only two thirds track if calls and data downloads are personal, a new survey has found.
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Clearswift’s ‘Web 2.0 in the Workplace’ report launched
Clearswift, the software security company, has unveiled new global research outlining the latest business adoption of Web 2.0 technologies in Australia, the US, UK and Germany.
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