Tag: data use
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A Quick Guide to Encrypted Messaging
By Des Nnochiri With it now being so easy to share information, we have a tendency to over-divulge. We check into public places online, tell the world when we’re going on holiday and where, and send and receive risqué photos. However, when it became public knowledge that the NSA, internet service providers, and trusted […]
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7 Cyber Security Tips for Small Businesses
Protecting your data, and that of your clients, should be central to all of your business practices. Customers entrust companies with often very sensitive data, and it should be used and stored safely. Cyber security should be a priority in companies of any size, but when you’re a small business without a big security budget, […]
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Your Clear, Comprehensive Guide to VPNs
By Des Nnochiri VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, but what does it mean? A physical network allows different machines to be connected to one another in the same room, building, etc. A virtual network allows you to create the same experience. But instead of using reams of cables, it utilizes the […]
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The Power of the Dark Side – Challenge and Opportunity Presented by Dark Data
By Des Nnochiri The concept of dark data is only just starting to gain prominence in IT circles. However, there is still a lot of confusion as to just what the term refers to, and the nature of the challenges and opportunities presented by the phenomenon. Dark Data? Dark Data refers to any digital […]