Colden Company used to recommend Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) to our smaller customers. It was a good product, was free for smaller business use, and was effective in protecting Windows PCs from viruses and other malware. Unfortunately, this former favorite doesn't seem to be as...
You've probably heard about businesses adopting "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) policies that allow employees to bring their own mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.) to the workplace for use with business systems. Businesses benefit by saving money on purchasing devices and employees benefit by not...
You run best-of-breed security software in your business. Your firewall is from a top-tier vendor and hardened. You run regular penetration tests on your network to make sure your exposure is in check. You even encrypt your data and enforce strong password policies on your...
Think back ten years ago and try to remember what kind of mobile device you were carrying. Calling it a “device” may even be a stretch because, more than likely, your device was a phone that made calls and did little more. You may have...
As summer vacations come to an end, focus returns to work and school. For some parents, it is sending a child off to college, while for others with younger children, it may be starting their youngster in school for the first time. Others still may...
In today’s digital age, securing your critical information – whether it be personal information or business information – is increasingly difficult. Threats are increasing both in number and in complexity and sophistication. Threats can come from individuals, groups, companies, or even governments. In January, a...
Apple's Mac OS X platform has long been promoted as a safe alternative to Windows. Many Mac users have even been convinced that they are invulnerable to viruses and other forms of malware. But as the Mac's market share has grown, it has become a...
No matter if your business is big or small (or even one person), you need to take your computer and network security very seriously. Colden Company can help you by installing a simple but secure firewall or a more robust Unified Threat Management (UTM) system....
A recent study shows that it's almost impossible to get rid of personal information from some devices, even if you follow the manufacturer's directions for wiping the device clean. BlackBerry, iOS, and Windows 7 devices are reported safe as long as you follow the manufacturer's...
The ubiquitous nature of mobile devices like iPhones, iPads, and Android devices among consumers has led to an interesting dilemma for IT security professionals. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to work has become the norm in many organizations today. Gartner has stated that, by 2014,...