It’s that time of year again, all of the various security suites are coming out with their 2012 versions and redoing interfaces and making it all bigger, stronger and faster. Of course, Bit-Defender is no exception to this rule. As we begin to evaluate our internet security options for this year, we can certainly see […]
Secure Shell or SSH is a security measure that was designed to protect websites from external threats. In the past, users would connect to their servers using Telnet. Now that servers a no longer just down the hall, SSH adds an extra layer of encryption to the transmission ensuring you will be able to connect […]
For business owners leaving the doors to their stores wide open without proper security measures in place is no different than online business owners leaving their websites vulnerable to looters and thieves. If You Build It, They Will Steal The act of stealing website content is becoming such an issue that it’s now commonly referred […]
Most site owners are very paranoid about the possibility of their site being stolen or hacked, and are therefore insistent on using a web host that utilizes top notch encryption technology and other security measures. For a web host, a single lapse in security can result in the loss of entire networks for days at […]
Everyday more business owners are taking their brick and mortar businesses to the internet for maximum exposure and increased profits. Many of them are under the impression that running an online business will be extremely simple, however this is not the case, especially when initially entering the online marketplace. Maintaining an online business is relatively […]
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are two security protocols that provide encryption and authentication between applications where data travels over an insecure network such as the internet. While the terms are often used interchangeably, one is actually the successor to the other. In fact, SSL 3.0 laid the foundation for the […]
Whether it’s the local shopping market, airport or online, thieves are lurking and just waiting for you to make a critical mistake. In fact, much of the internet community is in a state of panic as data theft is at an all-time high. Credit card numbers, bank account information and identities are being stolen from […]
With credit card fraud and identify theft on the rise, consumers are more cautious than ever about shopping online. If you are running a store online, this means that potential customers are more reluctant to buy products and services from your site. In order to boost consumer confidence and make them feel safe, you need […]
Open-source content management systems are incredibly popular these days. Unfortunately, one issue that has always plagued this type software is security. On the surface, it would seem as if open-source software is more secure than commercial products based on the reported number of security vulnerabilities and activity in the community. However, this is far from […]