Mike Chapple

Mike Chapple is an IT professional and assistant professor of computer applications at the University of Notre Dame. He is a frequent contributor to BizTech magazine, SearchSecurity and About.com as well as the author of over a dozen books including the CISSP Study Guide, Information Security Illuminated and SQL Server 2008 for Dummies.

Articles by Mike Chapple

4 Tips for Securing a Network DMZ
Follow this advice to lock down high-risk servers.
Which Disaster Recovery Site Strategy Is Right for You?
Be sure to factor in business objectives and continuity needs before making an investment.
How to Build a Secure Wireless Network
Take these simple steps to protect over-the-air traffic.
IT Security Awareness: It Starts with the User
These tips can start you down the path to developing an effective security awareness program.
A Four-Step Process to PCI DSS Compliance
SMBs can reduce the time and money spent on compliance by following these steps.

Security

Apple’s iOS 7 Makes Small bu... |
The overhaul and redesign of Apple’s mobile operating system are worth cheering about,...
Why Law Firms Should Live an... |
Firms shouldn’t allow unfounded security concerns to deter them from all the cloud has to...
How 3 Companies Disaster-Pro... |
Despite the havoc following Sandy, these businesses continued services with hardly a...

Storage

3 Questions to Help SMBs Pla... |
Before planning a backup strategy, here are three questions that can help set the...
How 3 Companies Disaster-Pro... |
Despite the havoc following Sandy, these businesses continued services with hardly a...
EMC World 2013: Software-Def... |
Storage virtualization is a key element of providing on-demand, flexible cloud services.

Infrastructure Optimization

Has Open-Source Technology G... |
The days of “open-source” being a dirty word could soon be a distant memory.
West Coast Customs Outfits B... |
The Technoliner gives businesses a hands-on experience with the latest productivity tools...
Spring Cleaning: Refresh Tip... |
Three financial businesses offer advice on optimizing computing operations.

Networking

Cisco Live 2013: Collaborati... |
The way work gets done is set to evolve once machines and sensors jump into the mix.
At the Core of a Thriving Bu... |
Companies find the ability to easily connect with customers and employees essential to...
5 Ways to Fix Common Wi-Fi E... |
Get expert pointers on how optimize your 802.11 network.

Mobile & Wireless

The Mobile Apps Most Commonl... |
Fewer businesses than you might think actively blacklist or whitelist iOS or Android...
Using iPads at Check-In Prov... |
An ambitious mobile strategy built around tablets is helping Hyatt Hotels reach new...
Businesses Go Mobile on Mult... |
A real estate agency and logistics provider tap devices that make their workers more...

Hardware & Software

The Do’s and Don’ts of Email... |
A perfectly crafted email signature can make a great digital impression.
Shopping 2.0: N.Y. Retailer... |
Kate Spade and eBay have teamed up to provide a unique shopping experience that brings...
Apple’s iOS 7 Makes Small bu... |
The overhaul and redesign of Apple’s mobile operating system are worth cheering about,...