You Are Browsing ‘Security ’ Category

Each year we publish a larger Internet Security Threat Report – this is a subset of that document which focusses on the threats that impact your website and online business. Looking back at the past calendar year it provides an insight into the state of the online world. Online where the reputation and success of your business is often measured by the trust that your customers have in the security of your website, it is important to understand...

Use this guide to help you put hardware-enhanced security in place and gain layered protection for every aspect of your business, including network, platforms, applications, data, and remediation capabilities. ...

Analytics can be a powerful tool, so now is a great time to learn more about web metrics. Use this guide to understand the basics of what web analytics are and why they’re important, what metrics you should track, and how you can use this information to optimize your site and encourage customers to visit often and buy more. ...

The business and security benefits of GeoTrust Enterprise Security Center. IT departments face a range of issues-some obvious, some more subtle-when dealing with SSL certificates. These issues can have serious business and security consequences. GeoTrust Enterprise Security Center was designed with customer input to address these problems. ...

As the backbone of web security, secure sockets layer (SSL) technology is a must for securing sensitive data passing over the Internet — whether that's e-commerce traffic, remote access to internal servers, or other secure communications. Usually, one SSL certificate secures just one domain name or URL; however, some common situations are better handled with a type of certificate that allows multiple domains to be secured with just one certific...

We all use the internet in different ways. For banking, shopping, emailing, chatting, downloading, reading the news, dating … the more that becomes available online, the longer the list becomes. Again, some of us do only one thing on the internet, while others do all of these things. The other similarity between road and internet users is our level of experience and proficiency. The more we use either, the more we think we can do so safely, know...

For many business owners, launching an online shopping site makes perfect sense. However, there are some important things you should know before diving into the e-commerce marketplace. The online economy is ripe with opportunity, but it's also rife with pitfalls that can trip up even the savviest business person. This guide reviews the basics of setting up, securing, and promoting your e-commerce site. With a little knowledge, you'll be well on your w...

Phishing scams are a serious problem around the world. The number of attacks – and their level of sophistication – has skyrocketed in recent years. If you have a website and do business online, you are probably at risk. Fortunately, there is an effective way to protect your customers, your company and your brand from phishing: SSL and Extended Validation (EV) SSL. In this guide, you’ll learn more about Phishing and how SSL and EV ...

As use of the Internet has grown, the Web has also become more popular with scammers, identity thieves, and other cybercriminals. Given the number of people who experience or have heard about phishing and other Web-based scams, many Internet users don't feel comfortable sharing their personal details online. Fortunately, there is secure sockets layer (SSL) technology, a standard solution for protecting sensitive information online. But there's more to...

Whether you are an individual or a company, you should approach online security in the same way that you would approach physical security for your home or business. Not only does it make you feel safer but it also protects people who visit your home, place of business or Web site. It is important to understand the potential risks and then to make sure you are fully protected against them. In the fast paced world of technology, it is not always easy to...