Strong passwords are among the most important tools in keeping your data safe. For all the talk of cutting-edge security software and multi-tiered firewalls protecting your data, IT experts agree the best digital defences can be rendered useless if users’ passwords are not up to scratch. Maintaining strong, unique passwords for all the services we […]
With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit, businesses would do well to ensure they understand where their data is stored. Image: iStock. Businesses are being warned there has never been a more important time to track where their data is traveling than now, despite the continuing uncertainty surrounding Brexit. As the clock ticks down to March […]
Microsoft recently launched its Azure set of cloud computing services which feature a range of security-conscious apps that the US technology giant claims are accessible to all – from small start-ups to huge multinationals. Features include web apps – such as its office suite of products – as well as streaming services, plus Azure allows […]
Web giant Google has become the first major victim of GDPR legislation after it was fined €50 million for breaching the data regulations which came into force last May. As detailed on the Penta blog last year, the EU’s GDPR laws aim to make it easier for consumers to know who has access to their […]
