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How to Convince Your CEO to Invest in a VPN

More employees working from home means more information shared online, so creating an encrypted tunnel via a virtual private network (VPN) is a wise move. As an IT manager, you most likely know all about VPNs. However, that might not be the case for your boss, who controls the budget. If your CEO lacks the time to understand why some security measures for IT infrastructure are necessary, read on. We're sharing some basic arguments for investing in a VPN solution that might save you some endless debates.

Why Use a VPN Today? Key Benefits of Employing a Virtual Private Network

Usually, using a VPN in a company is nothing new for IT admins. Times have changed, however – and so has the path to effective security: It's no longer just about the in-house technology and devices. The rise of remote work and accelerated digitalization have made the VPN even more relevant. Here’s what the VPN gives you in return.

Proposition 24 Has Passed, Creating a New Agency. Will the CCPA Become a Stronger Piece of Legislation?

If you haven't paid much attention to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), now is the time to care. The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) (or Proposition 24) adds stronger privacy protections to the act and establishes the California Privacy Protection Agency. What exactly is changing?

Encryption as a Must: How to Find the Right Solution for Your Business

Have you tried to deploy an encryption product but failed? Don’t give up. Without the right approach, you will find it difficult to secure your business data. And with the shift to remote working, the threat from unencrypted devices becomes greater. Even one stolen phone can jeopardize your business.

6 Things You Have to Take Into Account When Handling Customer Data

Nearly 92% of companies worldwide use a database to store information on a customer or a prospect.* You probably already know that the system you use to store all customer data must be in compliance with the CCPA. Here are some of the key areas you can improve to protect your data adequately.

5 Reasons to Entrust Your Company’s IT to an MSP

Sometimes it’s not what’s on the inside, but what’s on the outside that matters. Yes, you read that correctly. From a business perspective, outsourcing is as important an investment for your future as your internal operations are.

Q&A on the CCPA: Understanding California’s New Data Privacy Law

The new decade brings many challenges and changes to business by introducing a data security law that is the first of its kind stateside: the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).