JustAskGemalto – Focus

Digital Security: Empowering a Secure and Convenient Lifestyle

Team Gemalto — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:49:04 +0200

What does digital security mean to you? It may not be something you think about, but it is around us all of the time, as innovators work continuously to give us the best in digital security services and software. Digital security solutions enhance your life and make it more convenient, but they also make it much more secure and private.

NFC and You: How Can A Mobile Technology Enrich Your Life?

Team Gemalto — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:25:03 +0100

If you are like most people, your mobile device is a huge part of your life. It can do a lot for you; you can surf the Web, shop, conduct business, and store your calendar, contacts, emails, music videos and photos. But what if it could do even more? That is where NFC technology comes in. While not all consumers know what NFC is, those that do will often ask, “What can it do for me?” The answer is actually “a lot.” In this focus on, the JustAskGemalto team will give you all the details on what you need to know about NFC, and what place it can have in your life.

Seven Security Tips for Mobile Workers

Team Gemalto — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:19:41 +0100

Are you using your own Apple or Android smartphone or tablet for work? Industry researchers at IDG estimate that 84% of companies already allow this in one form or another.

NFC - Why Should Consumers Care

Team Gemalto — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:14:19 +0100

As more players enter into the mobile wallet arena, consumers need to know why should they invest?

The term NFC is now commonly used among the mobile industry, mostly talked about with anticipation of when this technology will see widespread adoption. Mobile payments are coming – that we know. Near Field Communication (NFC) has received a lot of attention recently in the form of U.S. launches from Google Wallet and most recently the ISIS venture, now live in Salt Lake City, UT and Austin, TX.

Safe Holiday Shopping Tips

Team Gemalto — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:31:51 +0100

The Holiday Season is upon us – but just because you’ve got the giving holiday spirit does not mean that hackers are the same. Online holiday shoppers provide a treasure trove of information for hackers and identity thieves to steal. And with the National Retail Federation predicting that 52 percent of holiday gift givers will be making their holiday purchases online this season, it’s more important than ever to practice safe online shopping tips.

Your Children’s Digital Life: Keeping Them Safe Online

Team Gemalto — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:39:16 +0200

Today, whether at home or at school, on a PC, video game console or a mobile phone – your children have their own digital lives. With that come risks their personal privacy and safety. As a parent, you can keep your children safe, and their digital lives protected by being diligent, educating, and using parental controls when necessary. In this special focus, the JustAskGemalto team rounds up some our favorite, and most effective ways to keep your children safe online.

Area One: Social Media

The CIO: A Closer Look at IT security trends

Team Gemalto — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:43:26 +0200

CIOs (or Chief Information Officers) are often faced with the same balancing act when it comes to security - maintaining sufficiently tight control to protect assets and sensitive data, which could prove costly in the event of a leak or breach, AND ensuring these controls are not so stringent that employees are discouraged from embracing IT and technological innovation, or attempt to bypass them completely. It’s a fine line to walk.

Small business security

Team Gemalto — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:07:20 +0200

Small businesses are not the most lucrative companies a fraudster can target, and breaching them provides little kudos for the attention-seeking hacker. Most of the sources of danger to your business are therefore not complex attacks, but are simple threats based closer to home. It is more likely that someone you employ will be fooled into opening an attachment that unleashes rogue computer code that can delete your data or turn your mail server into a spamming engine.

Mobile Device Security

Team Gemalto — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:26:02 +0200

Today, we use our mobile devices for much more than making phone calls. Actually, the way we use our mobile phones and tablets is increasingly more like the way we use our computers. It is easy and convenient to send instant messages, email, conduct business, use social media, download music, apps and videos, and even shop and make purchases. As we move towards using our mobile devices for these more privacy-sensitive applications, how do we keep our devices and personal data safe?

SPECIAL FOCUS Safer eBanking Part 2: The security landscape today AND tomorrow

Team Gemalto — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:04:47 +0200

In our first look at safer eBanking, we provided an overview of the threats that exist in today’s online world. Now, we will tackle the levels of security available today and what to expect in the coming years.

Shopping with your mobile

Team Gemalto — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:26:41 +0100

Introduction

The holiday season is upon us, the time of year when consumers shop the most. As technology has evolved through the years, so has the way we shop. A growing number of people have taken online shopping to the next level and are browsing and buying with their mobile devices.

Is cloud computing secure ?

Team Gemalto — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:10:20 +0100

In part one of this article, “Cloud Computing and Security,” we discussed the basics of cloud computing and some common types of cloud computing applications. Now, we will go into more detail about the safety of the information you store in the cloud.

If you are engaging in cloud-based activities, you are placing a high level of trust with the cloud providers to keep your information safe and private. This is especially true for enterprises that house their company data in the cloud.

What is cloud computing?

Team Gemalto — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:40:20 +0100

In this two-part article, we are going to explain what is meant by cloud computing. Then, stayed tuned for a follow-on to this when we discuss cloud computing in more detail, including the security of the information you store in the cloud.

What is cloud computing?

Safer eBanking Part 1: The threats

Team Gemalto — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:22:14 +0200

If you use eBanking you personally play a very important role in staying safe online.
The reason is that hackers who want to steal your online banking identity attack your PC, not eBanking systems.

You can work with your bank to make your online banking experience safer by understanding how the attacks work, following good basic security practices and using advanced security options from your eBanker. This week Team Gemalto will explain how in our Safer eBanking series.

E-shopping: How to sell online safely?

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:24:38 +0200

The holidays are over and you find yourself with gifts that you do not want or need. Consumers in this position often use this as an opportunity to try selling items over the Internet. Buyers, on the other hand, are looking for great after-holiday sales. Online selling is an excellent way to make extra money and empty your closets of unwanted electronics, clothes, home goods, and more, but comes with some needed security precautions.

The Experts Speak Out on Digital Security at Cartes 2010 in Exclusive Videos from JustAskGemalto.com

admin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:02:13 +0100

Last month, more than 20,000 people from 150 countries around the globe gathered in Paris, for the 2010 edition of the Cartes & Identification tradeshow. This expo brings together all the players in digital security, smart technologies, payment and contactless. With all these experts in one place, JustAskGemalto took the opportunity to film exclusive interviews with attendees at the event.

JustAskGemalto Expert Interview Series: How do you manage your kids online safety?

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:22:33 +0100

To help spread the word about cyber security awareness, JustAskGemalto.com asked industry experts and employees to share their knowledge on how to

Internet Safety for Families: Secure Web Browsing with Safety Tools

admin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:58:23 +0100

As your children get older, they become more familiar with the Internet and often want to browse the Web alone. This is a great way for them to learn, complete school projects, play games, listen to music, and more. However, there are potential risks, with spyware, malware, spam, phishing and other scams out there that can cause harm to your computer and compromise your personal information.

If you feel you child is old enough to surf the Web alone, you can ensure their privacy simply by teaching them about the browser tools available to them and how they are used.

Internet Safety for Families: Gaming on Windows PCs

admin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:22:07 +0100

If you or your children are big online gamers, you should know the differences between your “administrator” account on your Windows PC, and your “limited user” accounts. Choosing the appropriate account to use when surfing the Web, especially when gaming, is very important to keeping your computer safe from viruses and other malicious software. In this article, the JustAskGemalto team explains the different accounts and how to use them to keep your computer safe while gaming.

Internet Safety for Families: Cyber Bullying

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:34:38 +0100

Cyber bullying between kids or teens is the use of electronic communication—cell phones, emails or websites—to harass, humiliate, intimidate or even threaten others. With 20 percent of children aged 10 to 18 reporting they have been cyber bullied, and an equal number saying they have bullied others, it is an important responsibility as parents that we make sure our children are neither victims nor bullies.

Here are five steps you can take to help educate your child about cyber bullying: