One of the biggest security risks associated with traveling users is that their laptops, tablets and other mobile devices will be stolen. What are the most dangerous places to bring laptops?
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5 physical security measures IT departments shouldn’t miss
When IT pros hear “security,” they most likely think about protecting data from cyberattacks. But it’s also important to pay attention to the physical security of sensitive information.
Forrester: Time for IT to support Macs
Though many business IT environments remain Windows-only, some experts say it’s time to start supporting Macs – partly because employees are using them anyway.
Who’s to blame for data breaches? Mobile employees
According to recent studies, cyberattacks on businesses are becoming more frequent – and difficult to prevent.
Thieves’ new target: Careless coffee shop customers
Next time you give a user a laptop, you may want to include a warning:
Study busts myth about laptop batteries
There are a lot of common beliefs about prolonging the lives of phone and laptop batteries – but not all of them are true.
Most firms don’t encrypt data when it leaves the office
Encryption’s long been heralded as one of the most important security tool’s at IT’s disposal. Then why aren’t more companies using it?
Latest security threat: Employees’ days off
Can users in your company securely access data from outside the office? Secure or not, they’re going to try.
Keep laptops cool in the summer heat
While some users may enjoy the summer weather, their computers definitely don’t. Keeping those devices cool is key to extending their lives.
Protect data when it goes mobile
One of businesses’ biggest security concerns: keeping sensitive data safe when employees take it outside of the office. Here are some ways to minimize the risk: