Archive for the ‘IT Security’ Category
How to use the cloud wisely
Many executives know to carefully examine their strategies. If you are considering moving to the cloud, consider these important steps:
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Dangers of using the cloud
As an executive you always want to avoid making strategic decisions that are, in the end, more damaging than helpful.
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7 Tips About a New Computer: Windows or Mac
So many executives are purchasing Mac instead of Windows. Some of you are facing resistance from your IT Professionals if you want to connect your Mac, or iPhone, or iPad to your network. Stay tuned – I’m saving that for a future post. All of these 7 recommendations apply to Macs as well.
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A powerful Windows built-in firewall
While the firewall included with Windows XP was the brunt of many jokes, there is no joking about the power of the Windows 7 firewall! First of all, the firewall knows the difference between your office, home, and hot spot networks and can protect your computer accordingly.
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Build a better firewall?
Your IT professionals can protect you even more than they are now.
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What is a qualified presenter?
If you decide to have a live presentation, such as for Security Awareness Training, how do you identify a qualified presenter?
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Are live presentations best for Security Awareness Training?
My last post covered Security Awareness Training via videos and/or internet. What about using a live presenter?
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Is video best for Security Awareness Training?
So you realize you need to require Security Awareness Training for everyone in your organization in order to help increase your IT security. What is the best way to deliver that training? Live training? Computer based learning? Videos?
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Make Security Awareness Training mandatory
These days one of the best defenses against criminal IT hacks is to have users who are “on the lookout” for malicious temptations. For example, anytime a user receives an e-mail message that indicates some kind of urgency.
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