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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
Practical guidance from the MYDWARE team — protecting and modernising businesses across the Greater Toronto Area and Simcoe County.
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CybersecurityPassword Manager Needed
In today's digital world, we deal with tons of online accounts, each needing its own password. But let’s be real—how many passwords can you remember? Because for most of us, it's not many. And using just one or two different passwords in multiple accounts is a big risk.
April 19, 2024 4 min -
CybersecurityHow Identity Theft Affects Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you may assume that larger businesses are at a greater risk of hackers stealing their data. Don't big companies have more revenue and sensitive information at stake? While that might be true in one sense, sources like Insurance Business say that, in general, cybercriminals are more likely to attack small businesses since they have fewer security measures in place than corporations.
April 19, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsMisconception #11: “Darryl - I have a guy I call when something breaks and he's really cheap!”
Hi Small Business Owners, welcome to this edition of "Lies they Believe", and "The Truths, I Know".
April 18, 2024 2 min -
Managed ITThe Importance of Cloud Backup
Suppose your company’s network were to fail right now. How long would it take to recover the data and restore normal operations?
April 17, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityHow A Financial Advisor Lost $50k To World-Class Con Artists
Imagine the countless reports of hard-earned cash vanishing into thin air due to financial scams and online fraud. The heart-wrenching stories of folks losing their savings to deceitful and close-to-unnoticable identity theft and cybercrime. As we relax on our sofas, scrolling through news updates, it's easy to think, "I’m pretty sure—that could never happen to me" But... could it?
April 16, 2024 4 min -
CybersecurityThe Importance of Font Security
Everyone has seen memes about the impact of using the wrong font on graphic design. However, the potential for a misinterpreted word or phrase isn’t nearly as detrimental to your business when considering how a font can create cybersecurity risks.
April 16, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsMisconception #10: “Darryl - you offer a premium service, we do not need all the bells and whistles.”
Hi Small Business Owners, welcome to this edition of "Lies they Believe", and "The Truths, I Know"
April 11, 2024 2 min -
Industry InsightsReal-Time Data Monitoring for Operations
Real-time monitoring is a business practice in which employees monitor the performance of machinery and equipment. It can benefit you regardless of what kind of facility you manage or work in. In the manufacturing industry, innovation promotes productivity and safety. Real-time data monitoring and predictive maintenance can make an outstanding difference in your employees’ well-being, ultimately boosting profits by ensuring a smoothly running operation.
April 11, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Rise of Insider Threats
The greatest threat to your security is not an anonymous hacker working from a remote location but, more than likely, an in-house employee who knows all your trade secrets. In businesses, insider threats are more than security issues; they impact a business’s reputation and financial health. How can we avoid insider threats? Is there a way to ramp up threat detection to minimize malicious insider threat risk?
April 9, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMastering Incident Response: A Small Business Guide to Bankruptcy Prevention and Reputation Excellence
Got you wanting to shield your systems from disasters or failures just by reading the headline? As you should be! As these Cybersecurity breaches might occur suddenly, it can give you a sense of fear, confusion, and uncertainty. But do not be afraid! With a strong incident response strategy in place, you can face difficulties with confidence and poise.
April 9, 2024 5 min -
CybersecurityHow Businesses Can Protect Themselves From API Security Vulnerabilities
Does your business use an API? What's your feeling about the increase in cyberattacks on businesses through these essential software intermediaries? Keep reading to learn everything your business should know about API attacks and safety measures that work.
April 6, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMisconception #9: “Darryl - I have antivirus and firewall, we've got things covered!”
Hi Small Business Owners, welcome to this edition of "Lies they Believe", and "The Truths, I Know"
April 3, 2024 2 min -
Technology TrendsThe Only Tool That Guarantees To Access Your Files Anywhere And In Any Device In An Instant
Many people believe OneDrive is exclusive for Microsoft users—sike! Did you know that it is available on other platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android? Another popular misconception is that it has limited storage space; nevertheless, users may increase it through paid subscriptions—just like other platforms. While some feel it requires continual internet connection, it also provides offline access! Now, enough on the fuss! Let's look at the whole value of OneDrive, which will change the way you manage and interact with your files within the Microsoft 365 system.
April 3, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityManufacturers At Risk: How To Prepare For Stealthy, Planned, and Sudden Cyberattacks
Manufacturers are increasingly reliant on technology for various processes- just like peanut butter and jelly! This Includes inventory management and customer relationship management. However, this dependency raises a crucial risk that affects many businesses.
April 1, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsUnderstanding and Optimizing Small Business Server Hardware
Is your small business heading out of that “small” category? While that’s amazing news for your goals and bottom line, you’ll find some change necessary for continued plain sailing. One of these shifts involves your business’s hardware system, which needs to grow as your company reaches more customers and hires more employees.
March 30, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsMisconception #8: “Darryl - My friend is an IT Guru, he's great with tech stuff, he makes sure we are safe, and we only pay him when things break!”
Hi Small Business Owners, welcome to this edition of "Lies they Believe", and "The Truths, I Know"
March 28, 2024 2 min -
Business OperationsCyber Attacks Are Now 26.19% Much Faster And Smarter, Frightening Most SMB Owners
Cyber Attacks Are Now 26.19% Much Faster And Smarter, Frightening Most SMB Owners
March 27, 2024 2 min -
CybersecurityBitwarden’s Passkey Feature for Businesses
Today's companies need some way to authenticate user access to protect their systems and sensitive data from unauthorized access. Passwords are a common authentication method. Unfortunately, managing numerous passwords on a professional level can be tough.
March 27, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsCalculating The Risks and Costs of Subpar Data Management
In today’s business world, data management isn’t merely a tool—it’s the very lifeblood that drives business decisions and fuels innovations. However, many businesses struggle to handle the immense volumes of data they possess—and this is where effective data management steps in.
March 26, 2024 3 min -
Technology TrendsEmpowering Employees: AI’s Role in Small Business Training and Skill Development
Every business owner envisions a dream team that's growing, innovating, and maximizing available resources. If AI solutions can take your current employees up a notch, that dream might be an imminent reality.
March 22, 2024 3 min
