One of the publications I follow regularly is IT World Canada. Regular readers of this blog will know that I refer to some of their articles frequently, partially because they take a broad view of what constitutes I.T. and that helps me to see a wide variety of issues which can affect office environments.
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IT Security Remains A Key Issue For Canadian Business
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, May 27, 2015 @ 08:05 AM
Topics: IT network, network security
US Homeland Security Warns About Windows Server 2003 EOS
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Apr 1, 2015 @ 08:04 AM
I read a really interesting post today by of all things the US Department of Homeland Security. Now I have to admit that I am not a regular reader of their material but this one has some really good information that can affect millions of users of Windows Server 2003.
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Over 276,000 IT Data Breaches In Canada In 2014
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Feb 25, 2015 @ 08:02 AM
While far from the top of the world when it comes to the impact of IT data breaches, Canada still experiences its fair share of the problems they create. Recent reports indicated that over 276,000 records were breached in reported incidents in 2014.
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Topics: Computer, network server, cloud computing, network security
Canadian Government IT Data Breaches Up Reports Privacy Commissioner
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Nov 5, 2014 @ 07:11 AM
Topics: data security, network security
Hacking Attacks Show IT& Data Security Is Always An Issue
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Sep 17, 2014 @ 08:09 AM
Topics: software tools, IT network, network security
"Last year was by far the worst ever for security, with 2,164 incidents that exposed 822 million records, according to one security report."
In his recent ITWorldCanada article this is only one of many striking comments made by author Andrew Brooks. He goes on in the article to outline nine key etiquette steps which can help you protect your reputation even if a breach occurs. Some are obvious, such as disclose what has happened and what is at risk, as well as focusing on looking after your customers and any others who may be affected by the breach.
Topics: business processes, data security, network security
Symantec has released its annual Internet Security Threat report and it contains some significant data which should cause any network administrator to review their network security protocols.
Topics: IT network, network security
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What To Do Before Abandoning Your Old IT Network Computer
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Mar 12, 2014 @ 08:03 AM
Topics: Computer, network server, document storage strategy, document management, IT support, network security