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Tips For Shopping Online Safely

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These days shopping online has become so convenient and popular that studies show 75% of Americans count on it as their go-to for purchasing products before going to a store. Not only is it more convenient to shop online, but in many cases, it is significantly cheaper.

With this great convenience and savings, however, also comes the risk of your private information being stolen from you. Giving out your address and payment information makes you a target for cyber criminals. [Read more…] about Tips For Shopping Online Safely

Understanding the Secure Development Life Cycle

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It takes research, development and testing to deploy a secure web or mobile application that users can access or download with confidence. Application security is one of the biggest concerns in the tech world today. Many people are concerned that hackers will be able to exploit unlocked doors in the virtual world to break into their computers or mobile devices. Developers and those who support apps need to stay on top of the latest trends in secure development.

An application has the best chance of staying secure if it is developed using what is known as a secure development life cycle (SDLC). SDLC is comprised of seven phases. Each phase allows developers to build the most secure and user-friendly version of an app. Planning ahead by using an established life cycle makes it easy to anticipate and repair any vulnerabilities that may come as a result of the front-end design or back-end coding of an app. This approach can help developers avoid costly and unexpected security-related discoveries in the last stages of development. [Read more…] about Understanding the Secure Development Life Cycle

Keeping Yourself Secure In the Cloud

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There are tons of amazing, wonderful conveniences that we have on our mobile devices because of the cloud. However, these conveniences also come with some security issues if you aren’t a little bit more careful than usual. In the old days, with physical hard drives and data that stayed put, you had a fair chance to keep sensitive information private. But with everything uploading directly to the cloud these days, you really have to think about securing that data better.

So, in order to keep the best parts of the convenience of the cloud along with the best security possible, it’s important that you understand cloud security in the first place, use password best practices, read about hacking methods, stay aware of social media information flow, and lock your mobile devices at all times as well. [Read more…] about Keeping Yourself Secure In the Cloud

5 Actions to Avoid to Keep Your PC Safe

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Think it takes a genius to be a hacker? Think again. Exploit kits, the viruses and malware that subvert computing devices, are sold by the millions to buyers all over the world. These highly sophisticated kits have the power to make anyone a cybercriminal, including your next door neighbor or babysitter. Think about that the next time you leave your PC unlocked and unattended. [Read more…] about 5 Actions to Avoid to Keep Your PC Safe

5 Tips for Small Businesses Safety and Security

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Do you feel like your small business is safe and secure? Do you feel like you have processes in place to prevent health emergencies, security breaches, or insurance issues? The more technical you get with your questions, the more likely you are to find some aspect of your business safety and security that you aren’t comfortable with.

To help you make sure everything is taken care of with regard to those two primary categories, consider these five following tips – make sure you can handle any type of hazardous material situation that shows up, keep your IT security completely up to date, have notifications set up with your bank to catch peculiar behavior, understand how your insurance policies work, and hire a professional to do your business taxes. [Read more…] about 5 Tips for Small Businesses Safety and Security

How to Automate Your Life in 2014

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Automation is making people’s lives easier. It is making lives easier at home and at work. Many people cannot even imagine a world without technology. Take a look at these five areas to determine how automation can change you life for the better.

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1. The Automated Home

When people see automated smart homes, they usually stand in awe of what technology can do for them. The new devices are being introduced to connect to smart phones and make people’s lives easier. These devices can allow residents to control the temperature, turn on or off the lights, turn on the sprinklers, monitor the home video surveillance, or even turn on and off appliances. It’s amazing what home automation can do for you. [Read more…] about How to Automate Your Life in 2014