October was National Cyber Security Awareness Month! To celebrate, this year Information in Bloom posted a security tip per day via Instagram. Ranging from small reminders, such as not to leave devices unattended at coffee shops, to advice for protecting against SIM swapping attacks, these daily reminders are intent to show that information security is […]
How much money does your small business spend on information security per year? Not sure? Afraid to say? Relax, we’re not here to judge. The reality is, every business runs on a budget. Smaller businesses typically have less resources than larger corporations. Less resources mean less capital to devote towards IT security. For a company […]
Having your social media account hacked is bad. Having your social media account publicly SIM swapped when you’re the CEO is much, much worse.
Confession time: I was terrified of vampires as a child. Werewolves I loved. Ghosts? Frankenstein? Meh. Zombies a little freaky but so long as I wasn’t in a graveyard no worries. Vampires however.… vampires drink blood, sleep in coffins, walk the night and, at the time, struck fear in the hearts of six year […]
Want better information security? Add better privacy practices to your organization. The results are in: the GDPR is security’s new best friend. The new privacy law made a significant impact on how businesses manage information. Since in force, smart organizations who operate in Europe are paying attention. Aside from avoiding fines for compliance, it turns […]
Biometric authentication is moving fast from science fiction into everyday reality. From unlocking devices at the sound of a voice, to facial recognition, biometrics systems are growing in use and application, and for good reason. They are convenient, easy to use, and viewed as more secure than conventional authentication systems. Before you jump right in […]
The days keep spinning hot and cold in the world of Westeros. The seventh season’s final has come and gone for Game of Thrones fans, who now find themselves in for another, even longer wait until the series’ return. An HBO adaptation of George R. Martin’s popular novel series, A song of Ice and Fire, […]
No matter what product or service you provide, cash in exchange for goods, time and expertise is a fundamental for every company’s survival. As a rule, the easier you make it for your customers to pay, the better, and with Visa and MasterCard as the preferred payment method of customers online, accepting credit cards […]
For those interested in researching habits of aquatic life, following aviary migration or getting further insight into land animal movement patterns, now’s an excellent time to be a part of the field. With current technology including geolocation trackers, drones and satellite surveillance, we can collect more information on the world around us than ever before. […]
There’s nothing like that refreshed feeling that takes over in January. New month, new year, new hopes and new plans. Gym membership lists prosper from the annual goals of getting more exercise, while retail chains clean up from post-boxing day chaos and order in roses and chocolate for February. In the office world, January means […]
