Can You Save Money by Spending on Security?
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017When everything is running smoothly, cyber security can go unnoticed by executives. It’s only when things go wrong that it tends to enter their peripherals. This often leads to inadequate budgeting or heavy cutbacks. Unfortunately, restricting security funds can result in incidents that cost companies many times more than what they would have spent on security measures.
Because of this, security can be seen as an investment that often has a high ROI, as long as it is applied strategically and intelligently. Although no amount of money and infrastructure can make your systems 100% secure, the right measures can still help to boost a company’s bottom line.
A well thought-out security plan is a balancing act between the costs of implementation and the potential damage of a breach. Sure, your company could invest in complex security measures, but is it justified by the risks you face?
In some situations–such as healthcare–highly advanced security is a necessity. Other businesses may be able to justify a lower level of security, particularly if they operate at a smaller scale and don’t handle sensitive data. Security needs will vary depending on industry and the individual business model, according to both the relevant regulations and the risk profile.
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Many websites have “contact us” pages and include web forms for receiving requests from existing or potential customers. This includes “new patient intake” forms on healthcare providers’ websites. However, if you aren’t using a secure form solution, your web forms may suffer from several serious problems:
Everyone always harps on the necessity of privacy when discussing health care, government, and banking communications. It is surprising how little attention is paid to email security with regards to accounting and tax preparation. There is a real danger of identity theft, unintended information disclosure, as well as invasion of privacy when using tax preparation services or organizations that do not use secure email. Why is this? 
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You thought email was a simple concept, but you are at once confronted with a plethora of acronyms and jargon like POP, IMAP, WebMail, Aliases, Forwards, SMTP, IMAP, POP, Quota, SPAM, TLS, SSL, Archival, and more! This article describes the ins and outs of email, explains these terms, and helps you figure out what services and features you need from your personal or business email service provider. 
