The numbers are still rolling in, but 2022 estimates from Statista indicate that companies around the world spent roughly $274 billion on big data last year. Clearly, data centers have been busier than ever housing critical data and infrastructure. By 2025, experts estimate that the volume of data worldwide will […]
Creating a Data Security Strategy for Added Network Protection
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) has served as a secure way to connect users to applications, and an increasing number of enterprises find it to be a key part of their data security strategy. SD-WAN is also getting more respect in this age of cyber criminality, due in part to […]
8 Considerations for Data Security in the Cloud
If you’re considering a digital transformation strategy, data security in the cloud is likely to be one of your major areas of concern. While cloud providers take extensive steps to protect your data both in storage and in transit, that doesn’t lessen your responsibility to protect your data assets. There […]
IT Security: From “People Problem” to “People Solution”
It’s safe to say that users are normally the weak link in the cyber security chain. Nevertheless, a resilient security strategy demands that organizations look at solutions from a people-first perspective rather than rely solely on technology-based strategies. Of course, many executives tend to look at IT risk and security […]
Best Practices for Preventing Security Breaches
Every year, organizations struggle with security breaches that often leave tremendous damage in their wake. Businesses are often unaware of ongoing breaches, many of which target sensitive data for weeks or even months at a time. There are a multitude of reasons why organizations suffer data breaches. The important question […]
5 Steps to Data Security for MSPs Supporting SMBs
Data is one of the most important assets that a company owns, regardless of the size of the organization. Despite its importance, not all companies are equipped to secure data according to industry best practices. Managed service providers (MSPs) can play an invaluable role in supporting businesses through the process […]