Cybersecurity breaches have become all too common. Incidents of malware, ransomware, trojans and phishing have all spiked at unprecedented rates, with attacks becoming more sophisticated, more coordinated and, when they strike, more devastating to companies than ever before. The security of your most important digital documents should be the last bastion in any organization’s…
With cloud storage becoming the standard in file storage and the uptick of cyberattacks in the last year or so, a debate is now emerging between using a public cloud, a private cloud or even a hybrid cloud, which combines both. Most of this is, of course, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with record numbers…
Considering the constant exposure we have to email-based security breaches, like spoofing, phishing, malware and ransomware attacks, you might think that email encryption has become a standard implementation for most companies and email platforms — well, think again. Most platforms today do support encryption, but it’s up to you — or your system admin —…
by David Weedmark Due diligence is the process of verifying, investigating or auditing a potential investment opportunity to confirm that the investor or buyer has all of the relevant information needed. This is done before the deal closes and, if it’s not done right, may terminate the deal. The Role of Due Diligence in…
Watermarks are an important security measure to mark a document without obscuring its contents. The use of watermarks dates back to the 13th century, when paper was pressed with a metal stamp while it was still wet, leaving a permanent mark on the paper. Regardless of what was printed on the document, holding the paper…
Sharing important documents is an act of trust that can have catastrophic consequences for you and your business if it’s not done properly. An unsecured document, or a document shared with the wrong person, can expose you to risks that may not become evident for years after the original transaction has been completed. But…
Establishing a consistent naming convention for your files and folders may be the most important investment of time you can make before uploading those files to your virtual data room (VDR) workspace. A few minutes invested today will save you many hours down the road sorting, organizing and searching for files. What’s in a…
When it’s time to decide on your data room setup, take a few minutes to plan ahead so you don’t find yourself making changes and reorganizing your workspaces later. Setting up a data room only takes ten minutes, and Caplinked’s Quick Start tour will show you everything you need to know. However, here are ten…
As with any business decision, when you’re considering a VDR, you need to balance virtual data room pricing with the benefits your organization will receive. Unfortunately, a growing number of companies are charging far too much for the limited features they offer, while other companies are charging extremely low fees without providing the security and…
Zip files are a fast and easy option when you want to protect files from being accessed by casual users. While the technology behind them is quite old, and they don’t have the security required to protect extremely sensitive information, they’re great for compressing and sharing large amounts of data in easy-to-transport folders. The Dangers…