Sam Heiney

SVP, Product at Impero Software – A skilled product team leader, Sam directs a global development operation that is responsible for the full Impero Software product suite.

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What You Need to Know About Security Risks of Remote Desktop Protocol Over the Internet

RDP Security Issues: Actions to Take Now Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), the Microsoft Windows component that makes it easy for your employees to connect to work or home computers while they are away, is used by millions. Because RDP is ...
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How to Be GDPR Compliant: A Complete Checklist for GDPR Compliance

When the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) was implemented on May 25, 2018, it represented one of the biggest changes to privacy laws and protections in our lifetime. It’s vital that businesses understand how to be GDPR compliant, what GDPR ...
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Is RDP Encrypted? A Guide to Remote Desktop Encryption Levels

Whether you already have a remote desktop solution or you’re thinking about implementing one, you’re probably asking yourself, “Is RDP encrypted?” It’s a great question, as encryption is one of the most important steps to ensuring your remote desktop connections ...
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VPN vs Remote Desktop: The Differences Between RDP & VPN

The most important thing to know about the difference between VPN vs remote desktop solutions is that they are functionally different things. There are other differences, like security vulnerabilities and levels of flexibility and control, but understanding what each one ...
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4 Types of Cybersecurity Threats

One of the scariest things about computer security threats is that they’re constantly reinventing themselves. Hackers and malicious actors are relentlessly adapting to avoid detection and circumvent common security protocols. The best way to protect yourself against various threats is ...
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What Compliance Standards Should You Expect from a Secure Remote Access Software? | Impero

When it comes to which remote access software you choose, there are standards that every business should come to expect in terms of security and compliance features. It’s 2019 and with any software you choose, security needs to be top ...
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