Many of us are of an age that we can remember not having to have an internet password for ANYTHING, because there WAS NO INTERNET!  I can’t even remember this time, but at the risk of dating myself, I do recall learning to type on a TYPEWRITER! However, in this day and age, not only [...]

A lot has been written lately about password, hackers and security. Something that hasn’t been covered at all is the need for a secure password to protect your WiFi network. I’m writing this article while waiting in line with my daughter to see the latest Harry Potter movie. I had some time to kill while [...]

If you ask most small business owners what they think about ‘the cloud’ i.e. virtualized or cloud computing, you will get a myriad of responses from early adopters to staunch defenders,  naysayers  and non-believers alike. The fact of the matter is no matter how you feel about a cloud computing infrastructure – its Achilles heel [...]

Keeping your security questions – and answers – secure.

In part 1 of my discussion of passwords I warned you about using the same password on many sites. In short, it’s important to not only use a complex password but also to not use the same password on more than one site – no matter how complex it is. So now that you’re using [...]

Passwords! You know you need them but how good are the ones you use? Check out our earlier post on email security and let’s see if you recognize your password from this list of the most common passwords used. Did you see yours? Or some slight variation of yours such as “letmein1″? Do you think [...]

Today, many companies value instant messenger as a useful business tool; it is a great means for quick response communication, both internally and externally. Instant messenger’s high availability – stretching from desktops to cell phones – allows people to stay in touch from just about anywhere. Like all forms of internet communication, instant messaging has [...]

Wireless Security in 2008 by Stephanie Spino | www.everonit.com To most people, wireless security is the prevention of unauthorized access or damage to computers using wireless networks. Most companies do their best to enhance security levels, taking preventive measures to nip security breaches in the bud and keep their businesses up and running smoothly and [...]

The 5 Critical IT Needs Of Today’s Small Business by Josh Clifford | www.everonit.com Without question, technology is transforming today’s small business landscape; it vaguely resembles the small businesses our parents once knew. Websites, computers, and email have replaced the need for storefronts, cash registers, and memos. Advances in technology bring with them efficiencies, increased [...]

5 Tips For Avoiding Laptop Theft And Losing Sensitive Company Information by Dave Liniado | www.everonit.com According to a recent article in the Boston Globe a Fidelity employee had a laptop stolen that contained retirement account information for 196,000 customers. Oops- there are definitely going to be a few worried and unhappy people. If a [...]