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Is “12345” a good password? No! Learn to choose a good one.
Great passwords have seven characteristics.

As security threats mount and become more complicated, and pressure to combat them becomes more intense, companies will be forced to deal with the issue one way or another.

In this month’s Business Leaders Webinar, we explore the growing world of the PDA. Join us on July 22nd over the noon hour as we talk with Blackberry about future trends and business concerns in the mobile computing world.

Many Colorado companies have tried and failed to implement a paperless office. Recalcitrant users, cumbersome technology, and simple habit keep many businesses from shrinking their monthly tree decimation. The term “Paperless”, in fact, has become something of a joke or a byword for a wild goose chase.

Over 70% of small businesses that suffer a server failure are bankrupt within the next 2 years.

Of course, the loss of the equipment isn’t the problem; it’s the loss of the information on the server, the knowledge of the company, that leads to the failure of the businesses. Similarly, many companies have suffered when a key employee leaves or when an essential system changes.

Recruiting and retaining good people is a never-ending challenge, one made more daunting by the explosion of new technology.
Employees overburdened with daily tasks often bristle at the announcement of new software or systems designed to streamline processes and enhance productivity. To many, it’s another giant hairball that will further complicate their jobs.

One weak link in any chain will eventually cause it to fail. The same is true in any IT management program.

Surf safely to avoid making waves at work
While most would-be surfers take adequate precautions before tackling the
big wave, many surf the Internet without discriminating between safe and unsafe
destinations.
Safely surfing the Internet requires a protocol somewhat similar to its watersport
counterpart- use common sense, be observant, and avoid potentially [...]

Conducting your Banking online is an efficient way to conduct your business. But how can you be sure it is safe and secure?
Follow these tips:

Create long complicated passwords
Do not trust emails or phone calls that supposedly come from your bank. Instead, hang up and either email or call your bank directly on what [...]

IT security can make or break a business. Staying protected is becoming ever tougher and more urgent as workforces increasingly go off-premises, expanding layoffs expose companies to meddling of disgruntled former employees, and state-of-the-art policies are only sporadically enforced.