The next big computer virus attack could cost the UK's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) £2.1bn, according to research carried out by McAfee Security. These threats are especially hazardous for high speed internet users who are always...
But more importantly, it also means small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to support an increasingly flexible workforce have a justifiable buy-in opportunity. Neither of these two types of public internet-based IP VPNs is likely to ease...
The figure represents a significant change from when a larger proportion of security breaches were accidental, with the focus switching to those that are malicious, such as viruses, hack attacks and fraud.
The FSA said that while larger enterprises had built defences to protect against hacking threats, small to medium-sized businesses were likely to suffer through lack of preparation. The report, called Countering Financial Crime Risks in Information...
Defending networks against DoS attacks is extremely difficult but enterprises can at least stop their machines from becoming part of the problem. Anthony Plewes takes a look how to protect your business from three of the most serious threats to...
One approach is to use an IPSec (internet protocol security) VPN but the processing overhead can impact on the quality of the voice service. Dan York, director of IP technology at PBX manufacturer Mitel and director at Voipsa, says: "The best...