In the corporate/organizational world, if not all but most business activities run on computer networks/ IT systems which has made it a necessity for the management to build a security system into their infrastructures. This is based on security policies that the staff and management team has to imbibe to…

Hackings are more common in the healthcare industry, and unfortunately, the threat has increased along with the vulnerabilities in current information security measures. The most important issue in dealing with cyber crimes against healthcare is the identification of these incidents right at the source. Healthcare organizations need to take a…

Cybercrimes and how to protect them are a major topic of discussion. The Stuxnet worm is perhaps the most well-known example of this topic. It was used to remotely execute commands from remote hackers. Heartbleed and Adobe Reader security flaws are also well-known. …

To begin with, what are the importance of software updates and patches and how can they help out? It is difficult to understand why companies don’t pay much attention to their computer systems. They just keep using the same operating system they have used for years. They also don’t pay…

This article discusses social engineering and its importance for creating a safe cyberspace. This goal can be achieved in many ways. It starts with prevention, by making the internet a place that does not encourage social engineering attacks. …

Cyber crimes involve malicious software that can steal financial and personal information. Unlike computer viruses that can cause serious damage to a network, cyber crimes do not have immediate, noticeable results, but they do affect a user’s online and offline productivity. Cyber crimes are difficult to detect and can be…

What legal mechanisms can a company explore when dealing with cyber crimes? One of the main considerations when it comes to coping with cybercrime is protecting sensitive information and ensuring the confidentiality of that information. However, this does not mean that a company is liable to be innocent at all…

How a cyber-attack can ripple a company’s operations depends on the nature of the attack. Small viruses and worms that do not damage the server or computer system will not have any effect on its operations. A worm, for instance, might be able to move from one PC to another…

What is risk management when it comes to computing? Risk management is the act of identifying, analyzing, and managing risks that may affect your company, its assets, and those of others. Managing risks can be difficult because they are often uncertain, complicated, and unpredictable. …