Balancing Data Breach Prevention and Response Planning
The Cost of Data Breaches The IBM X-Force team is one of the most renowned commercial security research teams in the world. As data breaches become more and more prominent around the world, the X-Force team has been at the forefront of research. Every year, the X-Force team assembles a chart showing each data breach as a […]
LightEdge Gains a New Strategic Technology Partner
LightEdge partners with OpenPro, a leader in ERP software using open source technology Des Moines, IA. May 3, 2018 – LightEdge, a leader in enterprise-grade cloud services, colocation and consulting solutions, announced today that they have teamed up with OpenPro to provide customers with the most advanced open source ERP solution. This technology partnership will […]
Going Beyond Compliance: Four Tips for Better Data Security
Meeting compliance standards to ensure cybersecurity is a priority for all business across every industry, but is it enough? In today’s landscape, the cost of a breach can be much more than losing profit. Meeting compliance regulations and standards are essential and provide a framework for the protection an organization needs. Yet, going beyond the […]
Embracing Multi-Factor Authentication in the Retail Industry
It seems like every year there is a major retail security breach that impacts thousands of consumers. In 2018 alone, we have already seen Panera, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Under Armor, Sears, Kmart, and many other retailers experience security breaches that were caused by flawed payment systems either online or in stores. The […]
6 Ways to Noticeably Heighten Healthcare Data Security
Businesses across every industry face the constant threat of a data breach, but the cost and size of a breach can differ drastically from organization to organization. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported 477 healthcare data breaches that affected a total of 5.579 million patient records in 2017. Overall, hacking and […]
Data Center Location: 4 Things to Consider
In the real estate market, they say location is important. It’s no different with data center and co-location facilities. The Midwest, specifically Iowa, is a great location for multi-tenant data centers or co-location facilities. These facilities can hold millions and even billions of dollars in computer equipment, so it’s imperative they are in a safe […]
4 Things your Company Should Know about Internet of Things (IoT) Security
The internet of things (IoT) is a term that has exploded in recent years. No longer is IoT a buzzword, but a way for businesses to excel and remain competitive. According to the IDC Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide, IoT spending is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2020. Most of this spending […]
Network Peering: Private Peering, Public Peering & More
When you drive your car, most times you want to take the quickest, most efficient route to your destination. It’s no different with the Internet and the transfer of data from network to network or through a data center to a network. Consumers want information quickly and on their own terms. Network Peering This becomes […]
Knowing your Provider is Essential in Compliance as a Service
Data breaches are happening at a record pace. Last year alone, there were more than 551 organizations that were affected by data breaches, with more than 1.9 billion files leaked, according to research by Citrix ShareFile. And that number may be significantly underreported. Because data breaches are becoming more and more prevalent, compliance regulations for […]
How To Use Digital Convergence To Securely Widen Your Reach
While we live in a world where businesses are rapidly digitizing their processes, 91 percent of sales still occur in the physical store or place of business. Online purchases have only accounted for 9 percent of total sales in Q4 of 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau News. On the other hand, consumer behavior […]