Tag: privacy

Mind your social media privacy, before it comes around to bite you…

September 25, 2015

The recent news about the Canadian election candidate not knowing about Auschwitz, apart from her apparent ignorance, highlighted an issue that those of us involved in IT security keep talking about – privacy. The Canadian made some potentially offensive comments on her Facebook profile years ago, yet they remained there, visible to any snooping eyes … More Mind your social media privacy, before it comes around to bite you…

10 steps to staying secure on public Wi-Fi

September 2, 2015

The convenience of Wi-Fi for most people is invaluable. Whether it is at home, in the workplace or out and about – even on holiday – we long to get connected wirelessly. It is, therefore, an increasingly important asset, especially in these ever-busy, mobile and interconnected times. As such, being able to access it, anytime … More 10 steps to staying secure on public Wi-Fi

An Ashley Madison response plan: does your company have one?

August 27, 2015

Whatever your views on the AshleyMadison.com website, the data breach it suffered earlier this year has increased the cybersecurity threat level for all organizations. That’s because a large amount of information stolen from the site was published on the Internet last week, all of which can be assumed to be sensitive, given the site’s infamous slogan: … More An Ashley Madison response plan: does your company have one?

Make password into a story and more parental hacks

August 25, 2015

It might still feel like summer, but school season is right around the corner. Young people are easy targets for both digital and physical theft, so it’s important to ensure your data and devices are secure at school and at home. Protecting Devices at School Whether you or your child is using a desktop, laptop … More Make password into a story and more parental hacks

Nine out of ten parents worry about kids online − yet few act

August 21, 2015

The internet is arguably the new frontier for communication, collaboration and business but, with criminals also using it for ill-gotten gains, it does have its bad parts too. And this is making life difficult for parents struggling to keep up with their child’s technology obsession. In bygone eras, parents’ concerns over their children were relatively … More Nine out of ten parents worry about kids online − yet few act