What is an Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate?
SSL secures the transmission of data passed between your web browser and the web server. When you enter data into a comment, or pay for … Read More
Security and Privacy Quiz
Online Form – Security Readiness Quiz
Don’t WannaCry? Keep Windows updated with these tips.
Do you have your Windows 7 machine updated and set to update with the latest patches? WannaCry virus uses ETERNALBLUE exploit, which is has been patched by Microsoft security update MS17-010 released in March 2017.
Why Use a Password Manager When the Browser Saves Passwords?
A browser’s goal is to help you search the web, while a password manager’s only job is to keep your passwords safe. Learn why we use and recommend LastPass.
Installing SSL Security on Your Website
Starting in 2017, you will be hearing a lot about securing your website with something known as SSL. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the standard … Read More
Important Security Changes Coming for Google Chrome
UPDATE: In Chrome 68 (July 2018), the Not Secure message goes into effect. Expect lots of gnashing of teeth as insecure websites now flash “not … Read More
Security Insight: Is WordPress the new Windows XP?
WordPress is the world's most popular software solution to running a website. Over 25% of the websites on the Internet now use WordPress as a … Read More
The Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) is in effect as of July 1, 2014.
If you are a Canadian business who does email marketing to prospects and customers, you should be aware of Canada's Anti-SPAM Legislation (CASL). A great … Read More
What is a Virtual Shakedown?
There is a criminal element in the many recent DDoS attacks we have witnessed over the past few years. We were trying to think of … Read More
Freshbooks has their security guidelines on their website
We wish everyone followed Freshbooks' position on security. The invoice and billing SaaS vendor has posted a clear description of their security guidelines on their … Read More