How to defend against hackers

As damaging as security threats can be, they’re also easily avoidable when you have the appropriate safeguards in place. For businesses in particular, investing in the right methods is essential. Here are my top 7 tips for keeping your data secure. Protect against malware Ward off data threats by securing your PCs and network against malware. Malicious software that can cause massive amounts of data damage, malware can swarm on unprotected machines without you even knowing about it. Apply the firewall: While not enough on its own, your router’s on-board firewall provides the first line of defense, so turn it… [Continue Reading]