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Without professional alternatives, employees will rely on high-risk box file share options

5/23/2013 12:00:00 AM

Never before has information access been as critical for the average worker as it is today. Countless IT services and programs which were once relegated to the IT department itself have become self-service, and consequently employees now require more data to leverage the tools at their disposal.

This means that for employees to effectively perform their jobs, they must regularly send, receive and access a wide range of data and file types.

There are potential risks inhe

Top 5 features of effective MFT

5/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

For any business to succeed today, it must have effective strategies in place for leveraging its data resources. Access to corporate data is now a critical component of countless employees' basic job functions. Many IT services that were formerly confined to the IT department, such as customer relationship management (CRM) software, business intelligence (BI), analytics and more, are now utilized regularly by a wide range of workers, and these programs can only be effective if thos

BYOD without policy a recipe for disaster

5/21/2013 12:00:00 AM

At this point, the value of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) strategies is well-established. Firms in every industry have discovered that by leveraging BYOD, employees can become more productive and efficient, as they are better able to perform work-related functions outside the office and collaborate with one another. Additionally, workers tend to prefer using their own devices rather than company-issued ones, as they are more familiar with the former. Consequently, BYOD can provide a

Two keys to keeping big data safe

5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM

The rise of big data is, without a doubt, one of the most popular trends currently occurring in the technology world. Organizations of every kind, from major corporations to small businesses to government agencies, are eagerly embracing big data analytics, which has the potential to yield incredibly valuable insight from otherwise unusable data sets.

As more firms aim to leverage this technology, there are a number of obstacles which must be addressed to ensure success.

Healthcare providers must regularly review security solutions

5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM

Data protection is a critical aspect of organizations in every industry. Without sufficient cybersecurity, it is impossible for a firm to effectively pursue its greater goals, whatever those may be. Just as importantly, most sectors have significant regulations in place concerning the protection of client data, and failure to comply with these standards can have major negative consequences for the organizations in question.

But while these guidelines apply to every industry,

Firms face a wide variety of IT security threats

5/16/2013 12:00:00 AM

For many years, IT security has been a critical consideration for organizations of all kinds. In recent times, however, the importance, and difficulty, of achieving a robust, comprehensive, reliable IT security strategy has become even more crucial. Firms now accumulate and generate more data than ever before, and this information is applied in an ever-increasing variety of ways. For many companies, virtually every employee regularly works with critical corporate data as a basic co

For optimal MFT, don't overlook the time factor

5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM

As the role of data within organizations has evolved and expanded in the past few years, managed file transfer (MFT) solutions have grown significantly in importance. Now more than ever, companies depend on data not only to devise strategies, but also to perform necessary functions and deliver products and services at a competitive level. Those companies that struggle to obtain, protect and distribute their information t

Poor user experience can undermine BYOD security

5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM

Considering how rapidly organizations in every industry and sector are moving to adopt bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, it is no surprise that secure file sharing solutions are on the top of many decision-makers' minds. As is well-known by this point, BYOD has the potential to offer tremendous benefits to firms, making them more flexible, responsive, adaptable, productive and overall effective.

As organizations evolve, data breach risks grow

5/13/2013 12:00:00 AM

It is fair to say that now more than ever, organizations of all kinds frequently exist in a constant state of flux. Technology is consistently changing, and businesses must react to these developments. Those firms that ignore new technologies will almost certainly find themselves at a severe disadvantage when it comes to competing against rivals in increasingly challenging markets and industries. And to effectively respond to technological updates and upgrades, companies must struc

When BYOD becomes mandatory, firms must tread carefully

5/10/2013 12:00:00 AM

There is no question that bring your own device (BYOD) is gaining steam within the IT landscape. Firms in every industry are increasingly recognizing the wide-ranging benefits to be gained from this strategy, including improved collaborative abilities and greater worker satisfaction. BYOD is becoming so popular, in fact, that Gartner recently predicted that by 2017, half of all employers will require their employees to utilize their own mobile devices for work-related purposes

Don't overlook the importance of convenience for achieving security

5/9/2013 12:00:00 AM

It would be difficult to overstate how important achieving security is for ensuring the overall success of an organization. If a company cannot adequately secure all of its data resources, there is simply no way that firm will be able to perform to the best of its abilities.

These sentiments are widely espoused by organizations of all kinds. There is less consensus, however, as to the best strategies for reaching this goal. There are generally agreed-upon basics, such as

Cloud improves data security, but worries remain

5/8/2013 12:00:00 AM

Ever since the technology became widely available, cloud computing has been viewed with both excitement and concern by decision-makers in various industries. As countless experts have highlighted, cloud computing has the potential to revolutionize businesses, providing a host of benefits, including greater collaborative abilities, improved data access and increased flexibility.

Yet the advantages offered by the cloud have always been seen as bearing a major drawback: an incre

Effective BYOD requires thorough planning

5/7/2013 12:00:00 AM

Without question, bring your own device (BYOD) represents a tremendous, potentially transformative resource for all kinds of companies. With BYOD, a firm can greatly improve its overall productivity, flexibility, efficiency and worker satisfaction. In all of these ways, BYOD would appear to be a win-win for both the organization and its employees.

But while it is true that BYOD offers all of the benefits mentioned above, it is also true that the strategy presents nu

Recent data breach highlights need for robust cybersecurity

5/6/2013 12:00:00 AM

Data breaches are an unfortunate reality for virtually every business operating today. Countless organizations of every size and industry have been the victims of data breaches. Whether the result of hackers, insiders or sheer accident, these incidents can cost firms thousands, even millions, of dollars, not to mention the less tangible consequences.

Recently, the potential implications of data breaches were highlighted by a major cyberattack directed against LivingSocial.

Big data often insufficiently secured

5/3/2013 12:00:00 AM

Not that long ago, big data analytics was a burgeoning technology, understood and practiced by a relatively small number of technologically savvy companies. In just a few years time, though, big data analytics has firmly cemented its place as a critical business tool, essential for organizations in virtually every industry. With analytics, firms can gain invaluable insight from otherwise unusable unstructured and semistructured data.

The potential rewards from analytics have

New analysis highlights cost of data breach

5/2/2013 12:00:00 AM

It is widely acknowledged that data breaches can have a tremendously negative impact on both an organization and those customers and clients whose information has been lost, stolen or exposed. In recent years, companies have increased their efforts to prevent these incidents from occurring. Among other solutions, firms have invested in antivirus and antimalware programs, which can undoubtedly play a powerful role in reducing the risk of a breach.

However, many organizations s

BYOD to reach tipping point by 2017, according to Gartner

5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

Without question, bring your own device (BYOD) is one of the fastest growing trends affecting the business community. Everyday, companies all over the world are adopting this strategy, allowing their employees to utilize their personal smartphones and tablets to perform work-related functions. While security risks remain a serious concern for many firms, the potential value of this tactic is widely seen as outweighing these issues.

The momentum of this trend was further empha

Growing smartphone sales suggest need for greater mobile security

4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM

Over the past few years, it has become clear that smartphones will soon be the standard while feature phones gradually fall by the wayside.

As further evidence of this, sales of smartphones have recently reached a milestone. IDC's most recent market report revealed that, for the first time ever, more smartphones than feature phones were shi

Organizations largely view BYOD benefits as greater than risks

4/29/2013 12:00:00 AM

While bring your own device (BYOD) is no longer a new concept, it has not yet achieved universal acceptance. Many firms have completely embraced the strategy, but others remain holdouts. There are a number of different reasons why some companies have yet to adopt BYOD policies, but undoubtedly the most commonly cited is security. Decision-makers worry, and not without reason, that adopting a BYOD approach will put corporate data at risk of loss or exposure.

However, these con

Benefits outweigh risks of BYOD when best practices are followed

4/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

Businesses all around the world are coming to embrace the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend. There is good reason for the surge of this tactic among a huge range and number of firms: With BYOD, a company can become more flexible and productive while improving employee satisfaction.

Yet despite these benefits, many organizations have yet to adopt BYOD strategies. By a significant margin, the most common reason cited by these firms to explain their resistance to this arrangeme

Big data often under-protected

4/25/2013 12:00:00 AM

Big data is, without a doubt, one of the most buzzed-about phrases in the business sector these days. With the rise of analytics, firms have realized that much of the unstructured and semistructured data they have at their disposal can now be leveraged to gain unique, invaluable insight into their own operations, their customers' wants and needs and industry rivals' strategies.

Thanks to how quickly big data analytics has arrived on the scene, combined with the dramatic benef

Cyberespionage a growing threat for enterprises, report finds

4/23/2013 12:00:00 AM

By this point, most firms are aware of the importance of data protection. If a company cannot ensure the integrity of its sensitive information, it will never be able to achieve its full potential. Among other consequences, the loss of corporate data can greatly undermine a company's ability to compete, as rivals may gain access to trade secrets and other invaluable intellectual property. From product development plans to marketing strategies, any sensitive internal information can

Data breach results in 500,000 lost Guantanamo Bay emails

4/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

Data breaches can have a catastrophic impact on businesses. If an enterprise loses or exposes client data, it will inevitably lose a great deal of its customers' trust, damaging its reputation and likely scaring away other potential patrons. These firms will also potentially face fines and other regulatory repercussions, and may lose their advantages over rivals if intellectual property is revealed.

However, data breaches are not solely a problem for businesses. Healthcare pr

Lack of BYOD policy will not stop BYOD practices

4/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

Without a doubt, bring your own device (BYOD) is one of the hottest IT trends currently affecting businesses of all kinds. All around the world, organizations and employees are coming to realize the potential benefits to be gained by adopting this strategy, in which workers utilize their personal devices to perform job functions. With BYOD, an organization can become more flexible and, on the whole, more productive.

Yet not every company has fully embraced BYOD. Some, worried

Data security an essential component of establishing consumer trust

4/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

Customer satisfaction is rightly considered a priority for virtually every business. The reasoning is fairly straightforward: consumers who have a positive experience with a given company will be likely to return and to recommend the organization to friends, families and even strangers via the seemingly ubiquitous review aggregator websites that populate the internet, thereby attracting more customers.

The bigger question is how a firm can achieve customer satisfaction. Obvio