Managing Security


  • 6 common IT security mistakes
    When it comes to managing information technology (IT) security, the difference between success and failure often comes down to how proactive an organisation is in addressing threats
  • Security basics: What to include in your IT security plan
    Too often, midsized companies focus strictly on technology rather than take all the steps necessary to manage the IT environment through a crisis.
  • What businesses really need in security techonology
    It's easy to get confused when you review the myriad security solutions on the market. Don't worry about thwarting every possible risk, experts say. Instead, focus on the information you most need to protect.
  • Security outsourcing can help your small IT staff
    Most companies rely on the same staff for both security and general IT management, so they don't spend the time they should on security. Find out how you can make security outsourcing work for you.
  • How to build a security staff on a limited budget
    Midsized businesses rarely have the luxury of hiring full-time IT security specialists. But with a more selective hiring strategy, investment in security training, and targeted outsourcing, you can help overcome budget limitations and foster a more secure organisation.
  • Get your employees to take security seriously
    To protect vital information stored on your computers, you may want to focus on your employees first—especially those who write down their passwords, or open e-mail attachments without thinking about it, or install software from unauthorised sources.

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