Working from home is steadily becoming the standard for U.S. employees. In a recent PwC survey of U.S. executives, 83% of employers said their companies successfully shifted to remote work, and businesses are beginning to see the benefits. However, this raises some concerns as remote work may not be as secure as working in an… (more) How to Keep Documents Safe While Working Remotely
When it comes to access control, it’s important to know which system types will best fit your organization’s needs. It takes valuable company time for a team member to submit a ticket to the IT help desk and wait before being granted access to information like documents or presentation slides. This can be frustrating for… (more) How to Choose the Best Access Control System
For many modern businesses, data is arguably their most valuable commodity. Unfortunately, many companies fail to take the steps necessary to guard their data as stringently as they should. We’ll introduce the concept of data loss prevention methods and some of the ways businesses can use them to prevent data breaches. What Are Data Loss… (more) The Ultimate Manual to Data Loss Prevention Methods
The internet has brought the world to your fingertips. But it also brings all sorts of security threats. You may be the owner of a thriving business—one that’s setting new highs, growing its customer base, and boosting revenue. But all of this will be gone in a blink if you fall victim to a well-executed… (more) How to Prevent Network Security Threats
If you’re a business owner or IT manager, external security is always top of mind. But have you thought about the importance of access control for your company documents? The majority of cybersecurity threats come from outside your business, but internal problems can cause devastating security breaches. Employees rely heavily on mobile and cloud-based storage… (more) What is an Access Control System, and Why Do You Need It?
Ever since pivoting Nira into a cybersecurity company focused on document access control, my co-founder Hiten and I have been curious to learn more about how employees think about security. We’d seen plenty of surveys of IT teams, but we hadn’t seen a robust dataset about employee security practices. So we surveyed 311 people working… (more) Over 45% of employees admit to taking documents from former employers
Social media isn’t just a “big brand thing” anymore. It has become an indispensable part of any business’s success and survival, regardless of its size. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube have now gone beyond their initial purpose of entertainment and communication and have established themselves as valid advertising tools to enhance promotional and marketing activities.… (more) How to Secure Your Business’s Social Media Accounts
Remote workforces aren’t the future anymore—they are our present. A majority of the businesses are operating with a dispersed workforce in different time zones and with little to no office space. Being online and on the cloud is the new way to work. But all these changes have also led to data security becoming a… (more) How to Defend Your Remote Business from Cyberattacks
Digital technologies have become a crucial part of every organization today. They have truly revolutionized the global economic and cultural institutions, thanks to the automation and greater connectedness they offer. But with these benefits, they’ve also brought increased risks in the form of cyberattacks. Cyberthreat intelligence is the knowledge that helps you prevent or mitigate… (more) The Ultimate Manual to Cyberthreat Intelligence
If you think your business is safe just because you’re a startup or a small company, think again. Cybercriminals target businesses of all sizes, so every business owner must make a conscious effort to protect their data. Data security serves as the base layer of your business‘s foundation. In this Nira guide, we’ll detail an… (more) How to Secure Your Business