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Cyber Security Tips For IT Beginners

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Though internet technology and computer technology may be second nature for millennials, there are plenty of people that still are not familiar with how to stay safe online. Those who did not grow up with such advanced technology find themselves at risk in the cyber world.

With a little education, you will be surfing the web with a peaceful mind. Avoid placing all of your most sensitive information out in the open, and check out these cyber security tips for all the IT beginners out there. [Read more…]

How Advertising, IT Threats, and Web Security Intersect

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The virtual world is full of promise, but it’s also full of threats for the uninitiated. And, as hackers get smarter, IT companies have to get smarter as well. Plus, a middle ground for all of these processes ends up solidly in the realm of online advertising.

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So, if you’re unfamiliar with any branch of this equation, consider how advertising, IT threats, and web security intersect and interact by thinking about Google AdWords, where companies advertise from, what some different hacking techniques are, how ad blockers work, and why you should always keep your web host updated. [Read more…]

5 Security Tips for Online Peace of Mind

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Probably the most important thing about having good online security is that it’s good for your peace of mind. Most people are never going to have to deal with hackers and crackers. Most people are never going to have sensitive private information stolen from them and used for nefarious purposes.

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However, because it does happen occasionally, there’s always that fear in your mind of the possibility. And that is why it’s important to follow the five tips below regarding basic mobile security, the importance of password habits, and the knowledge of electronic data flow in general. [Read more…]

5 Ways To Protect Client Digital Information

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As a part of any kind of business, you should be aware these days of the importance of keeping your client’s digital information secure and private. However, you may not be entire sure how to do this.

To get your mind moving in the right direction, consider these five following ways: always require clients to use digital best practices, be sure to understand where business litigation fits in the legal equation, keep up to date on your own website security structures, be consistently responsible with your company’s e-waste, and whenever possible, have digital security trackers in place.

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Require Clients To Use Digital Best Practices

Digital best practices for clients means one major thing – choose secure passwords! As a company, you can make sure passwords chosen by clients at least have a certain length and complexity. This is one of the easiest ways to make sure that their information stays safe from hackers who are simply trying for some kind of brute force method to get into accounts. Such a simple thing, but makes an enormous difference in keeping data private. [Read more…]

Tips on Becoming a Computer Security Expert

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Computer security is one of the biggest concerns for all companies nowadays. Company data is sensitive and organizations will do everything to keep it secure. A recent survey revealed that there is a huge demand for computer security experts that is not being filled because there aren’t enough professionals who can fill these slots.  Computer security experts can demand top dollar because it is such a highly sought after job. [Read more…]

Employment Opportunities in IT Security

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Information Technology Security or I.T. Security is a way of protecting information from any or all threat of unauthorized access that can result to the use of information contained in a manner that is not or will not be approved by owners in ordinary circumstances. Information is sought to be protected because there is great danger in allowing critical information in the hands of people who have less than noble intentions for accessing it.

Unauthorized access of information connotes an illegitimate and usually dangerous intentions of people who purposely do it.  Attempts of these people can be thwarted by professionals trained towards this direction.  As such, there are numerous employment opportunities in the field of IT security.   

Some of the more notable jobs in the industry include the IT Crime Investigator or Forensic Expert; the Web Penetration Tester; Directory of Security, Software Developer, and Disaster Recovery Manager.  Each of this job requires knowledge, expertise, and experience to be performed properly.  These people are very critical for businesses who rely on computer stored and generated information.

There will always be intruders who will seek to breach a business’ IT infrastructure.  An IT Crime Investigator or Forensic Expert perform the task of investigating attacks made and enables companies to plug the existing flaws that allowed the attack to be successful.  A Forensic Expert therefore seeks to master the prevention of intrusion.  A Web Penetration Tester is an expert in finding the vulnerabilities that makes systems susceptible to attacks.  A Director of Security needs to have business acumen and communication skills in addition to technological know-how.  Secure software is made by security-savvy software developers while a Disaster Recovery Manager take charge when a system has been attacked.