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Information Security addresses actions businesses can take to protect computers, documents and intellectual property. Topics covered include: internet security; email security; network security and document handling.
A Short History of AES Encryption
A short history of the development of the AES encryption standard.
15 Ways to Provide Strong Identity Theft Protection
15 Ways to Provide Strong Identity Theft Protection
How Cybercrime Pays
Why Talented People Will Work So Hard to Infect Your Computers
Information Security
A guide to securing computer hardware and sensitive data.
AVG Business Security
A Review of AVG's Suite of Business Security Software
How to Erase a Hard Drive Completely
How to erase a hard drive so that data cannot be retrieved.
Creating Strong Passwords
A method for creating strong passwords, with tips for guarding your password.
A Summary of State Data Breach Laws
State laws regulating security data breach notification
Protecting Your BlackBerry
4 steps you can take to protect the data on your BlackBerry.
Securing Your Laptop on the Road
7 practical steps for protecting your laptop and sensitive data while traveling.
Home Office Security Checklist
This checklist from Microsoft will help protect your home office computers from spam, viruses, spyware, hackers and other Internet intruders.
Using Your Laptop at Starbucks
Are you taking a risk when you use your laptop at your favorite coffee shop? This article will show you how to safe in a hotspot.
Securing Outlook
Outlook and Outlook Express are two of today's most popular email and productivity applications. They also present unique security threats. This article will show you how to make them more secure.
7 Steps to Improved Computer Security
Microsoft has published a 7 step process for improving computer security. Developed with the small business owner in mind, this an easy-to-read introduction to basic computer security.
5 Ways to Foil Hackers
Todd Davis, CEO of LifeLock, has created a successful business of his own by helping people get the protection they need from identity thieves. Former hacker Kevin Mitnick, after years spent giving people good reason to want that protection, has teamed with Davis to help business owners better understand identity theft and how to prevent it.
10 Physical Security Measures for Your Server Room
Some organizations, distracted by the more sophisticated features of software-based security products, overlook the importance of protecting the network and its components at the physical level. Here are 10 things you can do now to secure your server room.
Small Business Privacy and Security
Most businesses store personal information such as names, addresses, social security numbers, credit card numbers and other account numbers. Depending on the type of data you are collecting, and who you are collecting it from, you may be subject to federal and state privacy laws. This guide explains which privacy laws apply to your business and how to comply with them.
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