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Sue Marquette Poremba

Data Security

Securing your data and network, inside and outside the perimeter

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May 17, 2012

Are Women More at Risk for Spear Phishing Attacks on Social Media?

I was browsing through some headlines and articles on cybersecurity issues, and this one from UPI jumped out at me: "Ladies at higher risk for social media 'spear phishing'."   After reading th... More >

May 16, 2012

Check BYOD Security Before Hitting the Road

I think the recent news about the cyber attacks in hotels is as good of an example as there is on the importance of strong security with BYOD .  Whether or not we are authorized to use our devices f... More >

May 14, 2012

BYOD Must Be Built on Trust

Have you ever had employees who asked for better security practices? Well, apparently, now that more people are using their personally owned devices for work purposes, more security is what they want... More >

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The Coming Storage Armageddon: What Your Database Administrator Isn't Telling You

This white paper presents surprisingly easy and cost-effective solutions that can have a high impact on improving the storage environment, and offers a suite of storage solutions that can introduce scalability and efficiency — staving off storage Armageddon.

May 11, 2012

Make Sure Your Data Recovery Process Is Secure

Security policies have to focus on what data you are protecting, where it is located and how to recover it when it is lost or compromised. For all businesses, data about their customers and vendors i... More >

May 10, 2012

Changing Nature of Threats Affects Home and Office

I see a lot of quarterly threat reports over the course of the year, and most of them primarily warn against the same threats and concerns. But Kindsight’s first quarter threat report had a few thi... More >

May 9, 2012

Another Apple Security Flaw Found

Looks like more security problems for Apple’s OS. For some users, your passwords may be at risk . As ZDNet so deftly explained: An Apple programmer, apparently by accident, left a debug flag in th... More >

May 7, 2012

What Type of Security Leader Are You?

In the time that I’ve worked on this blog, I have seen a small evolution in security concerns. When I first started, for example, mobile security was barely discussed — if discussed at all. Anonymous... More >

May 4, 2012

A Patch Is Not Always a Patch

The general rule, when a company releases a patch, is that you should apply it immediately in order to fix vulnerabilities. But sometimes a patch is not actually a patch; it is a configuration workar... More >

May 3, 2012

Steps for Secure Migration to the Cloud

Yesterday I wrote about how the cloud can be a prime target for hackers. Today, I continue my conversation with David Canellos, CEO of cloud security company PerspecSys, to discuss what security issu... More >

May 2, 2012

Why the Cloud Is a Target for Hackers

Security in the cloud is a topic that gets a lot of attention, and I had the chance to talk with David Canellos, CEO of cloud security company PerspecSys, to discuss how companies can do a better job... More >

April 30, 2012

Can a Data Center's Location Help Reduce Fraud?

I never give much thought to where a cloud data server is located because I never thought it mattered. But could it be that the closer the data server is to the clients it serves, the less risk of th... More >

April 27, 2012

Will the Cyber-Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Be Vetoed?

Well, the House of Representatives has finally passed a cybersecurity bill, but it doesn’t seem like anyone is happy with it. In my opinion, this is another Congressional effort to make an appearance... More >

April 26, 2012

Apple Needs to Play Catch-up with Security

I have a confession to make. I have long rolled my eyes whenever one of my friends or colleagues would hop up on their soap box to sing the praises of their safe and secure Mac, all while bragging th... More >

April 25, 2012

Survey: IT Professionals Fear High-Profile Attack

If you are an IT professional, what do you think is the biggest threat to your company’s network? If you said a hack by Anonymous or a similar group, you are with the majority. The 2012 Bit9 Cyber S... More >

April 23, 2012

Security Not Keeping Up with Evolving Technology

Have you given much thought to security in your company’s cloud? If you haven’t, you certainly aren’t alone. A new survey conducted by Information Security Breaches Survey (ISBS) from Pricewaterhouse... More >

Database Management

Data management tips and techniques that insure ease of access, comprehensive security and absolute privacy for your invaluable company information.

Server Management

Management tips and product information to leverage the best value from your server investment.

Data Warehousing

Comprehensive storage solutions for better data access and retrieval, leading to better-informed business decisions.

CRM

Technology that allows you to sell more, provide better service and significantly improve your bottom line.