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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
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CybersecurityBalancing a Proactive and Reactive Approach to Cyber Incidents
A cyber incident is a type of security event that can harm a business like yours. Ranging from data breaches and system failures to malware attacks and phishing scams, these incidents can hinder productivity, revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
July 28, 2022 4 min -
CybersecuritySimple Tips For Securing Smart Device Data
Data security isn't something that's at the forefront of most people's minds, but it probably should be. These days, we use far more than just our trusty laptops and desktops to do real, meaningful work. Most people have a plethora of devices they tap into on a regular basis and take with them wherever they go.
July 27, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Save Documents Much More Quickly
WORD: Save documents much more quickly
July 27, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityCyber Incident Response 101 for Small Businesses
Imagine it's the end of a long workday and you're ready to head home for the evening. However, just as you're about to leave, you find out your email credentials have been hacked and critical data has been stolen from your business. As a small business, you may have to deal with similar scenarios caused by phishing attacks, ransomware, malware or any other security threat.
July 27, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityOne Of The Largest US Banks Discloses Data Breach
Do you have an account with Michigan-based Flagstar Bank? As one of the largest banks in the United States, it's quite possible that you do.
July 26, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityCyber Incident Prevention Best Practices for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you may think you are “too small” to be the target of cybercrime because you aren’t a large, multimillion-dollar company. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Although the media mainly focuses on attacks on big businesses, small businesses are low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals.
July 26, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityCreating A Safe Online Presence For Your Children In 4 Easy Steps
Children in this day and age are growing up in a technological climate that many of us never could have imagined 20 years ago. Kids who were born during the last decade will never know a world where everyone doesn’t have a cellphone on them at all times. They’ll never truly understand what the world was like before the Internet.
July 26, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Believes AI Can Help Prevent Ransomware In The Future
Recently, Microsoft published a fascinating blog post. In the blog post, they said they were experimenting with "novel approaches" when it comes to harnessing the power of AI to spot threats on the threat landscape before they become a problem.
July 25, 2022 2 min -
Industry InsightsGlobal Chip Shortage And How It Can Affect Your Business
Has the global chip shortage already affected your business? It might be if you want to upgrade your devices within the next year. Here is why this is happening and what you can do to stay ahead.
July 25, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityYou May Need To Replace Old Cisco VPN Routers
Do you own one or more of the following products made by Cisco?
July 22, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsSome Requested Features May Be Coming To Microsoft Teams
Do you use Microsoft Teams? If so, you'll be thrilled to know that the Redmond Giant is continuing to pour resources into improving the software with a specific focus on audio and video quality.
July 21, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsIt May Be Time To Update Your Business Logo
Corporate branding can be worth its weight in gold and certain images are absolutely iconic. The Golden Arches, the Nike "swoosh," and Apple's Apple all come to mind.
July 20, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Setup A Perfect Video Call
Video calling is here to stay. So, it’s time you took your call setup more seriously. It is not necessary to spend a lot of money. A few minor changes can make you look and sound better.
July 20, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityResearchers Find New CPU Security Vulnerability
Remember the Heartbleed scare we had a couple years back? It was a nasty side-channel attack that was somewhat exotic and difficult to pull off, and it was absolutely devastating and sent shockwaves through the entire world.
July 19, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Sort Your Emails Into Eye-Catching Categories
OUTLOOK: Sort your emails into eye-catching categories
July 19, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Insert Text Into Emails Really Quickly
OUTLOOK: Insert text into emails really quickly
July 19, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityRansomware Hackers Have Set Their Sights On Exchange Servers
Microsoft Exchange servers are once more in the crosshairs of hackers around the world. Most recently, hacking groups have been specifically targeting them to deploy BlackCat ransomware.
July 18, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsThe Surprising Ways Mobile Technology Impacts Our Lives
If you grew up in the days before the internet, it's absolutely staggering to think of all the ways that mobile technology has changed our lives (and mostly for the better).
July 16, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityYou Need To Be Aware Of This If Any Of Your Employees Work Remotely
Only half of businesses have cloud-based cyber security protection that protects their employees regardless of where they work. And yet three-quarters of businesses now have employees who work outside the office on a regular basis.
July 15, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsEdge Will Replace Internet Explorer After It Is Gone
It may seem as though Internet Explorer is the browser that will not die, but according to Microsoft, it is now a step closer to breathing its last virtual breath.
July 15, 2022 2 min
