Posts by Guy Helmer :

The security provided by Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) / Transport Layer Security (TLS) for HTTPS has enabled ecommerce, electronic banking, and many other useful business functions on the internet. Major functions of SSL/TLS include:  Authentication of servers to clients using a standardized Certificate Authority system to sign and distribute server certificates.  Public key and symmetric encryption algorithms to protect data from disclosure, tampering, and replay. However, significant technical security...

Cloud services are fantastic for enabling access to information regardless of where the user is. Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, for a few examples, allow users to easily move between devices – laptops, tablets, smartphones, or even the office PC – and yet still be able to review, edit, and share documents whenever and wherever the need arises. SaaS services, especially free email services like Gmail and Outlook.com, enable communication...