Protect Your Business Information: Data Security Guidelines

Protect Your Business Information: Data Security Guidelines

We live in a digital era and there are not only traditional hazards that endanger our business. Cyber attacks are becoming more and more common, and according to Forbes Internet and business data security is not only a technical issue nowadays.

According to a recent survey, more than 40% of the online attacks are organized by company employees. Sometimes, these are former employees, who seek revenge for their dismissal, but there are also cases in which some problems occur just because people do not know what to do in certain situations.

How should you protect your business information?

You probably think that cyber security is important only for large companies, but that is not true. All businesses are vulnerable to cyber attacks, especially the ones that don't have a special part of their budget intended for hacker attacks prevention.

We offer you some tips that will help you protect your company and business from an eventual cyber attacks:

Train your employees to recognize the IT risks

If your employees are aware of them, would not dare to make hasty decisions and take unnecessary risks. There is no need form them to know all technical details, but knowing the basics is absolutely mandatory. It is also a good decision to ask them make a regular backup of the business information they work with or store it on an external hard disk, as well as on their computers and laptops at the office.

It is crucial to explain to your employees what security breaches there may be. This is especially important if you have some employees who don't have any particular technological literacy. The same thing applies if you allow your employees to connect to your internal corporate network through their personal mobile devices.

Building a certain company policy concerning technologies and personal social networks accounts

Make sure your employees understand how and when to use their personal devices or social networks accounts when they are at their work place. Building a certain company policy concerning the information technologies they work with is absolutely necessary in order to minimize the risk from any hacker attacks. There should also be a specific protocol that should be strictly followed when it comes to a lost or stolen company device containing some business data.

We should be honest and confess the fact that most companies allow their employees to publish some positive information about the company on the Internet. However, the truth is that a great number of employees, who use their personal social media accounts, are sometimes rather careless and may unintentionally provide the society with some confidential business data.

So, what is the solution of this problem? Basically, you may encourage your employees to use social media accounts when this may be beneficial to your company, but you should teach them how to do that in a way that will not damage its reputation, i.e. without revealing any trade or company secrets in public or to any of your competitor's companies.

Always use “smart” passwords

If we have to be completely honest, there is no actual password that will become an obstacle to malicious hackers, but you can at least try making your passwords more difficult. Choose longer passwords that include characters, letters and numbers. Make your passwords key-sensitive. Another important thing you should remember is changing your company passwords as often as you can.

Risk management

All companies should look at cyber security and business data protection as something that they can control. Every company, no matter how bit it is, should spend some money in order to protect their systems and information.

Author Bio:

Rose Finchley loves to write about technologies and new gadgets. She currently works as a technician at http://www.tenancyclean.co.uk/end-of-tenancy-cleaning-sw8-vauxhall/ an she has a lot of experience to share with her readers.

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Pengertian Sistem Informasi Manajemen Berbasis Pendidikan

Pengertian Sistem Informasi Manajemen Berbasis Pendidikan

Sistem informasi manajemen bermakna luas. Ada kalanya dalam memahami pengertian tersebut kita menyempitkan makna sebagai sebuah piranti lunak (aplikasi) yang di pakai sebagai media pengelolaan informasi serta data organisasi. Padahal sejatinya piranti lunak yang di maksud hanya salah-satu bagian dari sistem.

Masih terdapat bagian lain yakni piranti keras, manusia serta prosedur pelaksanaan. Hingga saat ini memang belum ada kata sepakat terkait pengertian sistem informasi manajemen itu sendiri. Para ahli atau pencetus teori tetap setia dengan pendapatnya masing-masing. Selain itu menjadi hal yang cukup sulit dalam menyimpulkan mengingat sifatnya yang dinamis.

Kita tahu teknologi sebagai komponen penting selalu mengalami perubahan sejalan perkembangan zaman. Sistem informasi manajemen berbasis pendidikan sendiri dapat terjadi sebagai output dari sistem informasi manajemen (SIM) dalam sebuah organisasi dalam hal ini adalah organisasi pendidikan. SIM adalah hasil modifikasi dari konsep sistem pengolahan data elektronik, atau populer dinamakan sistem pengolahan transaksi yang mulai muncul di era 1950-an. Selang sepuluh tahun kemudian atau tepatnya 1960, metode SIM mulai meluncur.

Bila sistem pengolahan data elektronik memfokuskan dirinya pada data (transaksi), melalui penekanan yang dominan ke metode pengolahan data secara cepat serta peningkatan akurasi, sedangkan SIM mencurahkan perhatiannya ke dalam aspek informasi dengan menekankan pada informasi yang berkualitas. Sejalan dengan waktu, SIM mengalami penyempurnaan yang di tandai dengan lahirnya beberapa konsep terbaru, yakni: sistem berbasis pengetahuan, sistem pendukung keputusan, sistem informasi eksekutif dan masih ada lagi.

7 Tips To Get More Out Of Your WiFi Router

7 Tips To Get More Out Of Your WiFi Router

Wireless routers are a bit like relationships. You don´t notice the problems until things go really wrong and they send you crazy. This behaviour is normally accompanied by naming calling and huge sighs! And at times, you can´t understand what has gone wrong – but you blame the router anyway!

However, sometimes is not the routers fault – it is yours. It´s about time you accepted the blame and fix things pronto!

1. Did you read the manual?

Remember all the times you wished your other half came with instructions? Yet you expect your router to perform miracles automatically! In your defence, we’ve all done it, but just like your partners, routers are all different and need a little TLC. A quick read of the instructions will make sure you treat it right! If you didn´t get a manual with your router you can download users guides from the supplier’s website.

2. You didn’t learn the basics

You will be amazed how much better you get on with your wireless router if you have a basic understanding of its needs. This all may sound very complicated and techy, but the truth is its child´s play. Check out our friends at lifehacker.com who give a very unintimidating intro to the basics in Lesson 1: Router Hardware 101.

3. You never change

It´s easy to get stuck in your ways, but you have to keep things fresh. Keep your router up to date, your ISP will often allow you to upgrade to a new model for free if it becomes their standard issue for new customers, additionally firmware updates from the manufacturer can help find and fix any bugs and generally improve the performance of your device.

4. You’re using the wrong technology for your needs

You might want to consider exactly what you need from your service and if your expectations are reasonable. Are you a seriously competitive online gamer? Chances are you should be connecting to your router with a wired ethernet connection. Always on the move for business but need to stay plugged into the web? You’re going to need a service specifically for international wireless roaming. Take some time to think about what you actually need from your service before committing to a plan.

5. You’re embarrassed to be seen with it

Wireless routers are not the sexiest device you will ever own, but its what´s on the inside that counts! And tucking your box in the corner out of the way may not be the best place to keep it. Ideally, it needs to be in range of all devices you use it for, and preferably an open space where it can breathe.

6. Something is interfering

This problem is more common than you realise. Routers work from a 2.4GHz band – the same as many other household devices such as cordless phone, microwave and baby monitors. It could be that they are interfering with your router and effecting its performance.

7. Interfering neighbours

One of the most common interference patterns for routers comes from next door. The chances are your neighbours connect over the same frequency as you and just like your own household devices. Might be sharing the same 2.4GHz frequency as you.

Naturally, if you live in a densely populated area, you could have any number of rivals competing for space on this limited band. The only real solution for now is getting a router that operates on dual bands simultaneously. Newer routers will often run on 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands at the same time, allowing the latest Wi-Fi devices to connect on the much less congested 5GHz band. Of course the other thing to consider is that your neighbours may be intentionally reducing your bandwidth by hogging it for themselves!

Hitam dan Putih Pengaruh Perkembangan IT

Hitam dan Putih Pengaruh Perkembangan IT

Teknologi informasi atau biasa di singkat IT telah begitu cepat berkembang. Indikasi perkembangan IT dapat terlihat dari beragamnya informasi yang dapat di akses secara bebas oleh publik. Sarana pendukung juga telah bervariasi hingga mampu menjangkau seluruh lapisan masyarakat. Kini, berbagai media yang menyuguhkan berita-berita penting terupdate dapat dinikmati kapanpun dan dimanapun kita berada.

Secara umum kita sangat di untungkan dengan situasi ini. Topik-topik hangat yang meliputi hampir semua aspek hidup dalam masyarakat, masing-masing telah mendapatkan porsi. Bahkan, konten-konten yang sifatnya rahasia, sensitif juga tak luput dari sorotan media. Tentu kita tidak menafikkan bahwa di balik era keterbukaan ini terdapat efek yang cukup mengkhawatirkan. Ya, Hitam dan putih akan selalu berjalan beriringan seperti siang dan malam.

Di bawah ini merupakan beberapa efek yang baik (positif) terkait perkembangan IT

• Akses yang mudah dan cepat terhadap informasi (berita)
• Membantu dan menyederhanakan proses transaksi baik dalam sekup perseorangan maupun badan usaha
• Membantu menyelesaikan berbagai macam tugas dari kalangan pelajar, akademisi ataupun profesional
• Dengan teknologi informasi, komunikasi tidak lagi terhalang oleh tempat dan waktu
• Pemanfaatan IT melibatkan banyak pihak sehingga mampu menciptakan lapangan kerja

Dan berikutnya adalah efek merugikan (negatif) dari perkembangan IT

• Sulitnya kontrol terhadap konten-konten dewasa yang dapat di akses oleh anak di bawah umur
• Berita kekerasan, SARA serta muatan provokatif secara cepat dapat menyebar. Implikasinya akan memicu atau menginspirasi pengakses berita, yang rata-rata adalah para pembaca awam
• Mudahnya transaksi via online akan memunculkan kejahatan baru seperti jual-beli produk ilegal maupun penipuan lewat internet

Inilah Kebudayaan Unik dan Menarik dari Indonesia

Inilah Kebudayaan Unik dan Menarik dari Indonesia

Siapapun pasti tau, utamanya bagi yang telah mengenal banyak kebudayaan Indonesia yang menarik dengan segala pernak-perniknya. Selain unik terkadang mampu mengundang decak kagum bagi para penikmatnya. Tari Kecak dari Bali serta Reog Ponorogo adalah sedikit contoh dari beragam budaya yang ada di tanah air kita.

Sejatinya terdapat banyak sekali budaya unik dan menarik yang berasal dari nusantara ini. Saking banyaknya hingga tak semua dapat terekspos oleh media. Kita patut bersyukur karena memang bumi Indonesia dikaruniai suku-bangsa yang beragam hingga melahirkan adat-istiadat yang berlainan pula. Di ujung timur sana terdapat Suku Dani yang mendiami pulau Papua, salah-satu wilayah pedalaman yang belum banyak tersentuh oleh kehidupan modern saat ini.

Tahukah Anda bahwa Suku Dani memiliki adat yang unik? Suku Dani masih terdapat banyak diseputar kampung Obia, Distrik Kurulu, Wamena. Adat atau kebiasaan yang kami maksud adalah Potong Jari. Sepertinya tak lagi unik namun juga mengerikan. Ritual tersebut dilakukan sebagai ungkapan belasungkawa, saat ada salah-satu bagian keluarga yang meninggal dunia.

Sang “mama” (sebutan populer untuk para ibu disana) akan memotong jari mereka. Pemotongan jari tersebut dilakukan dengan semacam kampak batu yang memang disediakan secara khusus. Adapun yang melakukan pemotongan adalah kepala suku mereka sendiri. Pasca pemotongan, bagian jari yang terluka akan diberi obat berupa ramuan tradisional guna penyembuhan luka.

Tradisi tersebut pastinya akan membikin kita merinding. Jangankan melihat dengan mata kepala, membayangkannya pun tak tega. Namun tidak demikian bagi ibu-ibu Suku Dani. Persembahan tersebut merupakan penghormatan tertinggi sebagai bentuk belasungkawa tatkala di tinggal pergi oleh anggota keluarga untuk selamanya. Saat ini ritual tersebut memang telah dihentikan sejak lama. Akan-tetapi bila Anda berkunjung ke wilayah tersebut masih dapat menemui para ibu-ibu atau mama dengan jari-jemarinya yang telah terpotong. Hal ini sebagai bukti sisa-sisa dari kebudayaan Indonesia yang menarik sekaligus unik, seperti yang kami paparkan di atas.

GRAPHENE: A Material That Enabled the Creation of Flexible Smartphones

GRAPHENE: A Material That Enabled the Creation of Flexible Smartphones