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PCI DSS Audits: An Essential Guide

PCI DSS audits are nothing new to big-box retailers. But the audit process can be stressful for small businesses and cash-strapped startups. And when conducting a data security audit after a breach or cyberattack, conducting an audit may feel more like a punishment. At Very Good Security, we know that...

Five Steps to Protecting Your Identity Online

Criminals aren’t confined to the streets, and just like the real world, the internet can also have plenty of dangers. Identity theft is one of the most concerning risks online, where somebody steals your personal information for nefarious purposes of their own. Of course, identity theft also occurs in...

Why You Need to Keep Your Drivers License with You

Driving is a necessary activity, yet is dangerous if one does not know how to do it but still drives. Many accidents happen which lead to death. This is why different countries have various tests before they allow their citizens to drive. There are age regulations also present for...

Affordable Ways to Protect Computers While Working from Home

The coronavirus has changed the business landscape in more ways than one. For starters, a lot of employees started to work from home rather than in the office. Then, a multitude of other preparations followed. Video communications have replaced real-life meetings. Dressing up for the office has turned into...

How to Balance Your Online and Offline Worlds

2020 has been a year like none of us have ever experienced before. We have all been stuck indoors for a lot longer than normal. That is starting to change in some places, but many people are still not able to participate in normal activities and a lot of...

Gaming Security: The Technology Online Casinos Use To Prevent Cheating

Gambling began with simple betting methods before the currency was even invented. Since the beginning, there has always been the issue of gambling cheating. Also, as gambling progressed into modern casinos, cheating in the form of collusion and plotting with the dealer remained common. Other common ways that people have...

What To Do About Identity Theft if You Think You’re a Victim?

Identity Theft is becoming a pervasive form of fraud. We all need to understand how it works, how to prevent it, and what to do if we are victims. Warning signs Getting calls from collection agencies asking for repayment of debt that you can’t remember acquiring You find out there...

How Important Is It To Have An Antivirus Software on Your Computer

Antivirus is software designed to protect your device against all sorts of malicious viruses. These viruses live on low-quality websites on the internet and can be found almost anywhere. Once you visit an infected site, open a fishy email, or insert an infected USB device into your computer, your...

How A Strong Antivirus Can Protect Your Data In The Cloud

As more and more users save their files, folders, and documents in the cloud, the importance of accompanying security has intensified. Adding an extra layer of security is equally important for individuals as well as businesses, and everyone wants to protect their data. Here are some things to think about...

Security System Monitoring and Equipment: What You Need to Know

Home security is by no means a one-size-fits-all enterprise. You can install a system that only makes noise when activated. You can opt for a system that makes noise and includes 24-hour monitoring. You can handle your own installation or hire professionals to install a system for you. The...