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Convention Offers Security Tips for Small Business Issues

More and more small businesses have to face issues dealing with regulations and legislation affecting their information technology operations. These businesses must fully understand the affect and impact that these issues are having on their business. To help educate small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) on these issues, Hostway Corp., a global leader in Web hosting and managed services, recently held a live audio Webcast conference.

`Businesses face a complex web of regulatory requirements addressing the accessibility and security of company information,` said John Lee, vice president of marketing, Hostway. `Now, more than ever, it is essential for small businesses to stay informed on compliance and security issues. This Webinar gives the opportunity for small businesses to learn strategies to address these issues from highly reputable and respected panelists.`

`Every online retailer must understand and build their payment processes around a secure financial infrastructure,` said Leidenthal. `It`s essential that online retailers have sophisticated fraud protection technologies and procedures in place - not only to secure protection against e-commerce crime, but to also prevent the loss of vital data.`

`It is vital that SMBs have the management discipline to stay compliant,` said Dean Fischer, president, West Monroe Partners. `Compliance often requires investments in technology, data storage and content management among other resources and if SMBs are not guided in the right direction those investments could be very, very costly.`