In part one of this two-part series, we review how to set up strong network security with Monowall, an open source...

How secure is the iPad? It's got the edge on Android and Windows tablets, but these top 10 facts will help you...

Who doesn’t love free stuff -- especially when it protects your business? We look at four more antivirus apps...

You've invested a lot of time and money in social media marketing. Don’t risk losing it – learn how to...

Our security expert looks at four of the top free antivirus software titles to help you choose the one that's right...

Just because you're a small business, doesn’t mean you don't face big threats. Consider these 10 steps to help...

While you can't prevent identity theft with 100 percent certainty, these tips will help you avoid easy mistakes and...

Unsecured Wi-Fi on mobile devices can expose your company to security risks. Take a look at these tips to prevent...

This NAS device simplifies access to small business data no matter where you are -- thanks to a fee-free Personal...

Network security is a non-negotiable part of owning a business today. We look at five steps you can take to protect...

Buried in email? Here are five reasons email archiving makes good business sense for SMBs.

Your smartphone is full of business and personal data, and you need to protect it. These 10 tips will help secure...

Protecting business and client data should be top priority for every business owner. Our 10 small business security...

Not storing data on a laptop or mobile device might be the best way to keep it secure. We show you three ways to...

One criminal act or a slip of the mind can cost you your domain names. These eight steps can protect your online...

An essential part of daily business, email is also a gateway into your company. These five email security tips will...

Learn effective data storage strategies that will increase efficiency, save you money and improve your data security.

These 10 tips will help you perform due diligence when choosing a cloud computing vendor so you can keep your data...

Forget safety in numbers. When you're talking networking, there's safety in layers. We show you when -- and when not...

Before you lose,sell or repair your Apple mobile device, be sure to wipe, protect, or backup the data you store on...

If you use a mobile device to access the Web, you're three times more likely to get hooked by phishing scams and...

Does your business touch electronic credit card data at any point? If so, you must comply with the new PCI security...

Network attached storage can help SMBs tame their ever-growing data storage needs. Our NAS expert covers everything...

Zscaler's cloud-based Web security service provides threat protection and access control without hardware or software.

Keeping one employee's Windows PC safe and functional is tricky enough. Doing it for a PC that multiple people use...

Malicious attacks on mobile devices are on the rise. Our seven security tips will help you keep "merry" and "happy"...

Protecting your business data is a great New Year's resolution. It's even better when it's free. Here are six ways...

Data backup and recovery are primary components of small business security. We offer tips for when, what, how and...

Thinking a cloud-based data backup service might be the right choice for your small business? We've got the questions...

Pressed for cash, some small businesses store mission critical data on easily-lost media like thumb drives and CDs.

Seeking to provide easy, inexpensive data security services for SMBs, SDI debuts its Red, White and Blue suite of...

Holiday shopping by smartphone is on the rise and online thieves are ready to steal your data and money. Are you...

Your small business network security is at stake due to a flaw in millions of small business routers. The good news...

Selling small business technology can be a tricky business, but Kim Brand, inventor of Server Partners' FileSafe SMB...

The consequences of losing critical data can be severe, and they can even shut down a small business for good....

Does data security, or rather the lack of it, keep you up at night? Experts discuss basic measures small business...

Are you slacking off when it comes to data backup? Stop playing Russian roulette with your business. Our guide tells...

Don’t let your storage needs outpace your current capacity. These tips will help you buy and maintain storage...

VaporStream software provides businesses of all sizes with an electronic way to have private, off-the-record...

Data Robotics offers network attached storage that's easy and economical for small business owners to maintain and...

For medium-sized companies that can't afford enterprise-class security, Dell aims to put it all together as...

Android or iPhone, mobile apps are flying off the virtual marketplace shelves. But new research raises concerns...

Security software vendors now offer dedicated or enhanced services over the Internet. Does SaaS security make sense...

Why put your business data and privacy at risk? This tutorial shows you how to send sensitive email and files...

Symantec's latest survey of more than 2,000 IT decision makers at small and midsized businesses finds that most are...

A small business network needs more security and features than a typical consumer router can provide. Here's our...

Convenience is great, as long as you don’t inadvertently place your business at risk. We show you how to...

In the effort to secure a wireless network, it's often hard to tell the difference between Wi-Fi fact and fiction....

You may not be a Boy Scout, but the best way to protect your small business is to be prepared. We look at disaster...

It’s no 'Eight Minute Abs,' but this list of eight tech tips can still help you firm and tone your small...

Are you in the market for a flash drive or a portable hard drive? Here's what you need to know to buy the right...

Is your PC a security risk? These 10 tips will help you layer data protection into your small business one step at a...

The heart of a small business is its data. Lose it, and you're in big trouble. But what about your laptop? We look...

If your notebook PC runs Ultimate or Enterprise editions of Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you can increase security by...

How long could your business last if you lost your email access and data? We look at a couple of Internet-based...

Mix hardware encryption and a numeric keypad with a portable USB external hard drive and you get secure business...

Sometimes an ounce of prevention isn’t enough. Tuck a few of these handy tools in your arsenal in case someone...

2010 could be a big year in Internet privacy legislation, which may affect how marketers(and small...

While you’re focused on the year-end sales numbers, don’t let your guard down when it comes to security,...

A Cisco security survey finds that most businesses fall far short of ready when it comes to either natural disasters...

Whether you’re upgrading to Windows 7 or buying a brand new computer, you’ll need to get the old files...

Symantec’s latest report outlines 13 security issues it expects will play a significant, if unpleasant, role in...

The appliance taps top threat intelligence systems to provide e-mail and Web security while aiming to keep setup and...

McAfee, a leading security software vendor, says small businesses simply can’t afford to ignore online security...

Storage and data backup for small businesses just keeps getting easier and more affordable. Iomega’s StorCenter...

A survey finds that the majority of small business owners have Internet policies in place, but that inadequate...

Ron Pacchiano shows how you can synchronize files stored in multiple locations so you always have up-to-date data no...

SimpleTough lets you take your data to go without worrying about the bumps and dings of a mobile work style.

NomaDesk lets you synchronize files among multiple devices, share files with colleagues and clients, maintain a...

If you have sensitive personal data on your system (and you probably do), Identity Finder will uncover it so you can...

Save all your files with no software install and no hardware configuration on a drive the size of a credit card.

Still in its beta testing phase, this online backup service works in conjunction with Amazon’s A3 storage. We...

Let someone else manage your applications, storage, backup or even your hardware infrastructure? It’s a major...

Growing and storage-hungry businesses might like the new Netgear ReadyNAS 3200. This storage appliance delivers up...

Believing that you’re immune from viral threats simply because you’re a Mac will land you in a world of...

The hosted-services provider has teamed with Seagate to supply enterprise-level data backup and recovery...

Creating an image backup of your PC’s hard drive can save you a lot of anguish down the road. Ron Pacchiano...

It’s not perfect, but the Replica PC Backup Appliance might be the drive that finally gets you to, you know,...

Fake security utilities deliver the very problems they claim to prevent. Here’s what you need to know in order...

Apple may not be as big a target as anything Microsoft, but that doesn’t mean it’s bulletproof....

The networking company offers a family of unified threat management appliances designed to protect against Web-based...

Our roster of winners includes the best tools to help small business owners curb costs and improve efficiency....

New Cisco hardware rolls out to take aim at smaller businesses with big needs.

A bounce belongs in your step not in your data. The shock-absorbing eGo Blackbelt protects your data from the daily...

As data relentlessly accumulates, small businesses need to find ways to store and protect. We take a look at...

A new year brings a second attempt to legislate data breaches and protect individual privacy.

RADIUS servers aren't just for large enterprises. Elektron RADIUS Server from Periodik Labs brings 'Wireless Without...

Latest batch of Apple patches includes some late fixes for Adobe Flash.

An insider's guide to browser and password safety as you travel The Internet hunting for bargains.

Servers don't like it hot. These tips will help you keep your cool and get the most out of your tech investment.

Your employees will shop online from work this holiday season. Creating an acceptable-use policy lets you keep...

PC Fixer is a free (but ad-supported) utility that goes spelunking in the Registry to find and fix PC problems.

Sending and receiving unsecured e-mail can put your business at risk. We look at what it takes to secure and encrypt...

Don't let a power-outage pull the plug on your business. Emerson Power Network offers seven planning points to light...

This four-disk external storage drive provides high capacity and lots of RAID flexibility.

SimpleTech offers an attractive data backup drive that's kinder to the environment. But does its function match its...

A fruitful union, Iomega and EMC drop enterprise-level features into a small business NAS box that, it claims, is...

Where should you store your small business's data? Experts say it's all about security and trust.

If you don’t anticipate risks, the deployment of a wireless LAN can lead to trouble. Learn about common risks...

How secure is your laptop? These tips written by a member of the AntiOnline Security Forums at our sister site...

Web-based applications come with a certain element of risk—from downtime to productivity to security. But with...

Because of the use of radio waves, a wireless network is not secure unless you take special precautions. Follow...

Minimal IT staff? Limited budget? HP says its Adaptive Infrastructure in a Box for Midsize Businesses can help you...

Brought into EMC's fold, Mozy's online storage options widen.

What happens to your business if the network fails or the power goes out? If you don't know, you need a disaster...

The Central Axis hits a couple of high notes on features, but more discordant ones when it comes to usability and...

Check Point software outlines a few suggestions for buying a unified threat management system. First and foremost:...

Are you ready if the lights go out? A recent survey indicates that for most small businesses, it won't be...

If you can plug in a toaster, you're qualified to backup files with this dead-simple external drive. If only...

Learn the basics of an 802.1x RADIUS server environment and the steps to setting it up to run WPA-Enterprise...

When it comes to tasting biometrics at home, LemonScreen could be the flavor of the month.

Although it takes some getting used to, this handy utility creates a virtual space on your PC where you can safely...

Big Blue takes another whack at CDP for small offices by turning FilesX around as a Tivoli Storage Manager offering.

The expectations for NAS devices continue to rise. Simple backup storage and file sharing is no longer enough. The...

Bamboo: The choice of Panda bears and…hard drives? Fabrik may be the first company to use actual greens in its...

An introduction to WPA-Enterprise security for small businesses and an overview of the best options for using it to...

A survey shows that as dependency on mobile devices increases, users know the importance of protecting stored data...

Don't let the Datto Backup 100's small footprint fool you. The compact and easy-to-use device can makes data backup...

The storage giant connects the dots among recently acquired offerings to ease SMB management tasks.

The name is the most complicated aspect of this powerful desktop backup and recovery software.

Worried that your Web browser's a hacker's delight? Datamation's Kenneth van Wyk puts three top browsers to the test.

Buffalo's network attached storage drive packs big capacity into a tiny package.

Employee behavior on the Web can make or break your network security. Teaching employees what to look for is the...

Mobile devices make a tempting target for hackers and malicious viruses. Eset wants to prevent trouble before it...

Protecting your company's sensitive data and complying with industry or government regulations can be challenging...

Beware of ad-hoc networks when you connect to the Internet in public places.

The company's improvements to its small business security solutions include protection against evolving Web threats,...

Keeping a Windows-based computer safe from online threats is an expensive proposition these days. Here are ways to...

We look at online backup and disk array products that the storage giant showcased for small businesses at its annual...

As the Mac’s market share increases, it becomes a potentially more interesting target for the bad guys.

The company known for protecting data from digital vermin now offers an online data backup service. What's Symantec...

This drive offers spacious capacity in a tasty package, but it didn’t entirely satisfy our hunger.

Trend Micro offers steps you can take to keep your business safe from complex digital threats and simple human error.

The company's latest addition to the Rev backup drive family offers even more capacity thanks to a new technology,...

Software-as-a-Service applications offer big benefits to small businesses, but is it safe to place your company data...

Need a simple way to keep private files private? Here are two freeware utilities that let you do it easily, albeit...

In a nationwide series of workshops, HP and SCORE teach small businesses how to survive both natural and man-made...

Most online e-mail archive providers charge by the byte, Google goes subscription.

Like lambs to slaughter, the cell phone using community (i.e. everybody) has no idea what's coming.

Its new Upline subscription service includes storage, data sharing and remote access capabilities.

What's the perfect gift for Global Consumer Fraud Protection Month? Information, of course. Here are ten...

Lots of companies sell online data backup services, sos what makes one better than the others? Backup My Info might...

Unfortunately, thousands unknowingly take the malware bait, whether by actively doing something or by failing to...

Quit typing your dog's name over and over: Tools like KeePass and Clipperz can help make dealing with passwords...

If you're ready to invest in new technology this year, an expert from Acronis software offers a few tips on what to...

The latest addition to Iomega's family of REV backup drives boasts a storage capacity of 120GB per cartridge –...

Linksys adds another layer of spam and anti-virus protection by integrating TrendMicro's ProtectLink Gateway service...

A pair of passwords could be leaving your router — and your network — vulnerable to attack. Learn how to...

McAfee-sponsored research finds mobile users expect vendors to pre-install 24 x 7 protection.

The company backs its service with an irrevocable trust that guarantees your data will be stored forever — even...

Poor protection against Internet threats and a lack of in-house security practices (yes, you really do need those)...

A survey by Ma Bell says that business continuity and disaster recovery planning don't rank high on small business...

Feeling a bit cramped for space, digitally speaking? Hitachi's storage server offers small businesses lots of room...

If you want plenty of protection for your data and PCs, Trend Micro Internet Security 2008 can provide it. The...

ESET Smart Security is a relatively compact security tool that provides broad and effective protection against...

If you're looking for fast, vast external storage, Fabrik's latest offering has plenty to offer, but it's capacity...

Your data is your business, and you work too hard to risk losing it to theft, disaster or human error. Play it smart...

They're everywhere and they're out to get you. No, this isn't a "B" horror movie; it's the deluge of viruses,...

A study of 450 small business IT managers shows that many small businesses aren't as protected as they might think.

Network Appliance is taking the storage industry's pursuit of small and mid-sized businesses to new lows with a...

Seagate's latest Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus external storage drive stores, safeguards and synchronizes data, and it does...

The ZyXEL NSA-2400 storage appliance manages hard drives to help small businesses store large volumes of data, keep...

Knocked offline by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency now keeps Microsoft Exchange...

The company's new line of high capacity external storage drives features two ways to protect your computer data.

Large corporations aren’t the only ones with information worth stealing. Small businesses can also prevent...

As small business owners, protecting your financial information – and that of your customers – is critical...

Earth Class Mail claims it tames postal mail by making it available online for you to view, manage or discard from...

FolderShare is one of Microsoft's Windows Live services and this free (albeit beta) product is an easy way to keep...

Once relegated to individuals, this simple, reliable program that helps synchronize, backup, share and access your...

Online backup is simple and cost-effective, but it's not an adequate backup solution for all small businesses....

The company designed its latest fingerprint security product especially for companies that have less than 75...

Moving from storage and backup to what it calls a complete solution, Seagate loads its OneTouch 4 family of external...

Data Robotics' Drobo makes setting up and maintaining large amounts of protected storage almost effortless.

Trend Micro reports that mobile workers seem less wary of Internet security threats than their desktop-bound...

Free utilities may lack the polished interface and some of the features you typically get with commercial software,...

The company says its latest StorCenter offspring is designed for improved performance, advanced network features and...

Network Access Control adds yet another layer of technology to the security labyrinth – but some SMBs really...

A steady stream of potential vulnerabilities are routinely announced, patched and forgotten. However, it's exploits...

Quantum's latest all-in-one storage protection product for SMBs uses data 'de-duplication' technology. It's designed...

The Seagate FreeAgent Pro offers spacious storage capacity, up to three interface choices — including eSATA...

Iomega rolls the power of Postini into its managed services line to offer SMBs enterprise-level e-mail security.

The storage media specialist launches a new online backup service aimed at SMBs.

The strong winds blow from June through November, serving as an important reminder that preparing for disaster...

BeInSync lets you synchronize files on several PCs, share files with other folks, access remote files via the Web...

E-mails packed with sensitive company and customer information can fall into the wrong hands more easily than you...

This utility can't prevent your handheld from disappearing, but it can keep unauthorized people from accessing it or...

This week, several items crossing the Small Business Computing news desk caught our eye. We take look at a monitor...

The presence of SSL can often lead to a false sense of security because it protects your data only from being...

PKWare's making its SecureZip available to individuals for free, which means it won't cost a thing to encrypt the...

If anyone could write a decent anti-virus package for Windows, it'd have to be Microsoft, right? Unfortunately, that...

A guide to the new User Access Control, which allows you to set up advanced “house rules” for your...

Memeo, makers of AutoBackup, the popular PC-only data backup software, now offers a version for Mac computers –...

The on-demand e-mail archival, search and Web filtering vendor has a big new customer in Gmail.

They think it can't happen to them, when their own employees could be the biggest risk.

This small hardware appliance safeguards your laptop from network infections.

Your computer's hard drive contains valuable and often sensitive data, even after it's been reformatted. We look at...

On-controller chip will handle encryption and decryption in real time with no performance impact.

The security software company creates a portal designed to help small businesses get training and information...

Veteran security researcher explains what you can do to safeguard your cell phone, smartphone or PDA, as well as...

Whether you need to protect yourself in the event of legal action, comply with federal regulations or take the load...

Information security and identity management top the list of IT concerns among the nation's top CPAs.

When it comes to blocking spam, basic e-mail filters just don't cut it. Three small business people share how they...

The Internet Service Provider adds a new layer of malware detection-and-removal capabilities from Sana Security to...

McAfee anti-spam researcher Guy Roberts shares his dos and don'ts for reducing spam in 2007.

The company's newest NAS box sports a small business price tag and offers features more akin to big biz.

The battle of Windows vs. Linux or Mac people is a case of everybody being to some degree right combined with an...

Plenty of PC backup products claim to be easy to use, but BackupKey may just be the most effortless yet.

When it comes to keeping outsiders off your home or office wireless network, a little security can go a long way.

When your customers are Hollywood types bent on keeping their television and film content safe from pirates, you'd...

Data security can seem intimidating to a small business owner who'd just rather run the business than get an IT...

Symantec has repackaged its security features and PC utilities into a consumer-friendly product that protects your...

While some vendors still don't get that small business storage needs differ from big companies, many more are...

The drive maker gets into the online backup space with the $185 million acquisition of EVault.

What it lacks in bells and whistles, this anti-virus powerhouse more than makes up in sheer anti-virus muscle. The...

Adaptec's SnapServer offers more than just lots of storage, it also provides security, data integrity and...

This easy-to-use suite lets you create and manage encrypted storage on your PC, migrate protected data among PCs and...

Although it doesn't do networks, BackMaster 4.0 offers reliable disaster recovery and cost-effective backup for up...

Beyond scratching the old "PC-cillin" name, Trend Micro has created an impressive new security suite that...

The competition's fierce among companies that make anti-virus and digital threat software, and that means more...

D-Link says its $99 device — which includes a firewall, content controls, anti-virus, spam filtering and more,...

The company's latest round of upgrades is designed to keep systems and networks secure and available.

Not content to tackle security issues from just one vantage point, the BitDefender trio of Internet security products...

Building strong passwords helps you protect both business and personal data from unauthorized access. But passwords...

Not all online data backup solutions are created equal. An online provider offers advice to help you make an informed...

Desktop security suites take a soup-to-nuts approach to fighting Internet threats — without the software...

The Yoggie Gatekeeper, a tiny security appliance, is designed to protect notebooks from the digital threats lurking...

Stop procrastinating. Mozy's online backup service makes it relatively simple to securely safeguard your system's...

If you're looking for an easy way to backup important data and get to it when you're away from home or office, the...

Iomega's latest Rev doubles its cartridge capacity, which offers small businesses even more room for speedy on- and...

BackupExec System Recovery protects entire systems — not just data — from failure.

Learn how security audits and privacy assessments can help protect your business in the event of a data security...

In this two-part series, we look at the legalities of keeping your customers' data private. Plus, experts offer tips...

In addition to storing Web addresses, AutoComplete can also store your account usernames and passwords. If you're...

Like Centrino, vPro is a collection of technologies that form a single, branded platform. It promises to make...

By now you've protected the PCs in your home office against viruses and other digital threats with a range of tools...

This affordable, expandable NAS box offers small businesses an easy way to store and backup critical data.

Trend Micro aims a security appliance at the oft-forgotten mid-sized business market.

Just what we need, more Internet security software. Symantec prepares to add another layer of protection to online...

If you register with a Web site, will you be swimming in spam, victimized by viruses or mangled by malware?...

Storage giant EMC Corp. today announced the release of EMC Dantz Retrospect 7. The backup and recovery software is...

Security holes in the world's most popular Web browser has put millions of surfers at the risk of attack; Outlook...

Internet access in the workplace has its pro's and con's. For some small businesses it's the ultimate productivity...

Microsoft gives away its patch management tool as a way fix flaws in its programs. Meet the company that builds these...

McAfee's VirusScan Professional 7.0 offers powerful anti-virus capabilities and related utilities to help keep...

Can a security logo make a difference? When it comes to online shopping, some recent data suggests that it can.

You can do it yourself, have your ISP filter it, use software to blacklist it, or hire a third-party to try and stem...

No IT staff? No problem. Miramar System's Desktop DNA Professional provides a clear-cut solution for transferring...

Iron Mountain's Electronic Vaulting services for PC data significantly reduces the challenges associated with tape...

Software security firms are ramping up the marketing of early detection and warning systems for Internet attacks but...

Priced to please, Lockstep debuts its new Backup for Workgroups program, a backup and recovery utility designed with...

With security an increasingly important concern for Internet users, the first line of defense is at the network...

Sales transactions, customer contact details, and other business records reside at the core of your daily business...

McAfee introduced small business editions of its Active Virus Defense and Active VirusScan product bundles that...

Because of the use of radio waves, a wireless LAN will not be secure unless you take special precautions. Follow...

The product is designed to address the security needs of small business users with protection against hackers,...

How do you protect your WLAN from prying eyes? We'll explain to you just what WEP is, why it isn't secure, and why...

' If you treat Unix security compromises with the same care you take when you plan for physical disasters, you'll...

' Coming up with good passwords is never easy. Enter Pwgen, a utility that generates random (but pronounceable)...

' The latest security research from Secunia shows security vulnerabilities among the major vendors increasing as...

' By now, it's practically canon that bad passwords can have catastrophic consequences. What can a security admin do...

' You've built a virtual fortress to keep strangers off of your servers and out of your data center, but did you...

' Superuser privileges bring inherent risks with them, yet you can't run a corporate IT system without granting some...

' Network Associates asserts that McAfee SpamKiller for Exchange Small Business will stop junk e-mail in its tracks...

' Hackers and malware purveyors are becoming more sophisticated. Computer users must follow suit by becoming equally...

' The adage 'the best defense is a good offense' certainly applies to keeping your network safe from digital...

' Tip of the Trade: Find password weaknesses before it's too late. john-the-ripper offers three cracking modes to...

' When enterprises plan to deploy a virtualized infrastructure, security often takes a back seat to ROI and TCO...

' Sender Policy Framework aims to stop spam in its tracks. How successful has it been?'

' When it comes to security in the public cloud, you're on your own. Your cloud provider will not help protect your...