The five steps in this slideshow will teach you how to identify a phishing attack, protect your business and save yourself a lot of aggravation.
While Apple's iOS boasts a more stringent approach to security, the Android operating system has some catching up to do. Will the next version -- dubbed Ice Cream Sandwich -- sweeten mobile security?
Of McAfee Labs' list of 10 security threats for 2012, two pose a problem for small businesses. Paul Mah explains what you need to know.
Many small businesses did not survive the record number of natural disasters in 2011. Make 2012 the year that you protect your data -- and your livelihood. These 10 tools can help.
We look at three Internet security suites -- ESET, Avira and G Data -- to see how well they protect your PC when you surf the Web.
Don’t know about Sophos? It may not be a household name, but then again your small business isn’t a household, now is it?
The user name and password doesn’t provide the security it once did. We look at the pros and cons of more secure authentication technologies.
Heed the NSA's (yes, that NSA) recommendations for keeping your computers and small business network more secure.
Why put your business or personal information at risk? Our networking guru shares six tips that you can use to keep your small office network safe.
The Internet security firm says small business security customers want software that delivers more while demanding less of personnel, systems and their budgets.
The highly anticipated iPhone 5 is rumored to debut in early October, but there's a lot more speculation about whether it will offer more security options and if so, what they might be.
Unified threat management appliance aimed at small business delivers new broadband access capabilities.
Paul Mah summarizes denial of services attacks and lists five steps small businesses can take to reduce their risk.
IPv6 is a new protocol that will affect every network, so there's no use in burying your head in the sand. We look at some of the security issues to keep in mind.
We've got the lowdown on the best online data backup services for small business. Take a look and start your offsite backup today. You'll sleep a lot better tonight.
Whether it’s the iPad or the iPhone, Apple's mobile devices defy traditional network security tactics.
Here’s how to protect your work-at-home business from a range of security threats. It doesn’t cost much (some tools are even free) -- and it could save the business you work so hard to build.
Part 2 of our series on Monowall, an open source firewall, focuses on using it to set up secure remote access.
ProPay new platform, Zumogo, aims to turn phones into digital wallets that enable secure mobile payments and targeted, personal interaction between consumers and merchants.
Who doesn’t love free stuff -- especially when it protects your business? We look at four more antivirus apps that won’t cost you a penny.
Data backup hardware geared for small businesses provides high-capacity storage solution.
Any broadband Internet-connected computer should be protected by a firewall, but should that protection come in the form of a hardware or software firewall -- or both?
A UTM appliance is an efficient, affordable way to improve small business network security. We take a look at five top-rated UTM systems for small business.
Our security expert looks at four of the top free antivirus software titles to help you choose the one that's right for you.
While you can't prevent identity theft with 100 percent certainty, these tips will help you avoid easy mistakes and make it much tougher for criminals to steal, well, you.
Microsoft responds to questions about how it uses customer location data collected from Windows phones.
Network security is a non-negotiable part of owning a business today. We look at five steps you can take to protect your small business network.
Your smartphone is full of business and personal data, and you need to protect it. These 10 tips will help secure Android, BlackBerry, iPhone or Windows Phone 7 smartphones.
Not storing data on a laptop or mobile device might be the best way to keep it secure. We show you three ways to make that strategy work.
An essential part of daily business, email is also a gateway into your company. These five email security tips will help secure the gateway and protect your business from email attacks.
Can a proxy server help improve your small business network? Take a look at what it can do for your business.
The new security package offers small businesses the same security tools used by large enterprises, but at an affordable price through a subscription licensing model.
These 10 tips will help you perform due diligence when choosing a cloud computing vendor so you can keep your data and your business operations safe and secure in the cloud.
Reports of malware-infected apps in the Android Market send Google scrambling to clean house.
Protecting your critical business data is vital to your company's survival, but it doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. We list five simple, affordable tips you need to get 'er done.
RADIUS server provides more security for small business networks, but they often cost more than SMBs can pay. Fortunately, more affordable options exist, and we take a look at three of them.
If you use a mobile device to access the Web, you're three times more likely to get hooked by phishing scams and reveal passwords and logins -- so says Trusteer, a security software company.
Does your business touch electronic credit card data at any point? If so, you must comply with the new PCI security regulations that took effect on January 1. We tell you what you need to know.
Keeping one employee's Windows PC safe and functional is tricky enough. Doing it for a PC that multiple people use raises the bar considerably. We show you several utilities that can help.
Malicious attacks on mobile devices are on the rise. Our seven security tips will help you keep "merry" and "happy" in your vocabulary during the holidays and beyond.
Protecting your business data is a great New Year's resolution. It's even better when it's free. Here are six ways -- and 13 tools -- to lock down 2011 without spending a dime.
Data backup and recovery are primary components of small business security. We offer tips for when, what, how and where to backup critical business data -- and get it back if disaster strikes.
Thinking a cloud-based data backup service might be the right choice for your small business? We've got the questions you need to ask before you buy.
Pressed for cash, some small businesses store mission critical data on easily-lost media like thumb drives and CDs.
Holiday shopping by smartphone is on the rise and online thieves are ready to steal your data and money. Are you ready to stop them? Check out our security tips.
Citing small business network security and data protection, 50 percent of SMBs prohibit employees from visiting social networking sites.
The company's mobile security initiatives are designed to protect smartphones and their vast repositories of business and personal data.
Selling small business technology can be a tricky business, but Kim Brand, inventor of Server Partners' FileSafe SMB server, has taken a page from the cell phone industry's playbook to help seal the deal.
The consequences of losing critical data can be severe, and they can even shut down a small business for good. Here's a handy way to encrypt data on any hard drive that's on -- or off -- a network.
Does data security, or rather the lack of it, keep you up at night? Experts discuss basic measures small business owners can, and should, take to keep sensitive data safe.
