Application Encryption and Security
The Crucial Importance of Application Security in Today’s Digital Landscape In our increasingly interconnected world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the need for robust application security has become a critical imperative. As we entrust sensitive data and critical operations to software applications, ensuring their resilience against cyber threats is paramount to safeguarding… Read More
Security on SQL Express: Protecting Your Data from Digital Crooks
TL;DR: Many users mistakenly assume SQL Server Express includes the same security features as the full version. Relying on SQL Express without additional encryption, however, could expose sensitive data — especially in industries with compliance requirements like HIPAA, PCI, or GDPR. SQL Express, popular with small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and application developers, lacks full database-level encryption… Read More
Ransomware Threat Alert: Safeguard Your Data With This Checklist
The proliferation of ransomware attacks poses a formidable threat to organizations across all sectors. With an alarming frequency of 1.7 million incidents daily, equating to 19 attacks per second, businesses can no longer afford to overlook this critical cybersecurity challenge. For business leaders and IT professionals, the imperative question is: Are you implementing the necessary… Read More
Legacy Systems Are Not Secure. Fixing Them Is Easy.
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So the old adage goes. But that advice might be as outdated as your software. It’s typical for companies to rely on systems that have been running for years. These legacy systems are antiquated, but continue to perform important business functions. The original programmers are gone, but they’ve… Read More
Compliance. Ignoring It Can Cost Your Business.
Businesses are powered by data. Data is the language of our personal and professional interactions. Every transaction you make requires sharing your data with one or more partners. It is the responsibility of those business partners to protect your data and that’s where compliance plays a critical role. Government agencies around the globe have recognized… Read More
Guide to Encryption for Compliance and Data Protection
Encryption has become an important tool for Compliance and Data Protection. But it can seem intimidating. It does not have to be. Our Beginner’s Guide to Encryption guides you through the concepts and use for encryption and how it can help you become compliant.
Encrypt your SQL Express data, it’s easy!
The threat to your SQL Express Data: For years, SQL Express has been a cost effective solution for your small database requirements, but now more than ever these databases are coming under scrutiny for not being privacy compliant. With remote work currently a reality for many organizations for the foreseeable future, a surge in usage… Read More
Legacy Workstations Security – What to do when you’re no longer supported
Operating on an old laptop? Have a bunch of old desktops in the office? In light of Microsoft ceasing support of Windows 7 last January, new security concerns revolve around protecting outdated desktops and laptops. This is pertinent whether people are still working remotely, if they’ve already begun returning to the office, or a combination… Read More
Medical Device Encryption & Security
Managing the Internet of Healthcare Electronic Medical Devices (EMD) are the computerized instruments and apparatuses that come into direct contact with patients are and used to diagnose and/or treat. The proliferation of these devices across the entire healthcare industry has provided extra convenience for both organizations and patients alike. New applications have facilitated the collection,… Read More
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) – Encryptionizer vs. SQL Server
NetLib® Encryptionizer® TDE offers some important advantages over MS SQL Server’s Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)