Category: Cybersecurity

March 27, 2020

With the quarantine measures taken to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, businesses across the country have been scrambling to keep operating. Offices have largely been shut down, and workers are operating remotely.  While modern technology provides the means for workers to continue to work and collaborate from the safety of their homes, uncertainty looms. It is currently unknown how […]

March 23, 2020

Working from home was once considered a luxury that few could experience. But in today’s fast paced, interconnected world where you can access just about everything you need from any device of your choosing, working from home is a fairly common opportunity.  But there’s a difference between having the option to work from home and having no choice but to […]

March 18, 2020

It was just about 10 years ago that 4G data speeds hit the US market, starting with the release of the HTC Evo. 4G allowed mobile devices to compete against broadband connections and Wi-Fi networks. It opened the doors for the modern, mobile-first internet that we utilize today.  While 4G access was fairly limited back then, it’s become the standard […]

March 9, 2020

Is your business still using Office 2010? Then you may have noticed a little message appear at the top of a Word document or Excel sheet stating that support for your software is coming to an end. This is not an empty threat.  On October 13, 2020, Office 2010 will cease to be supported. That means no more patches, […]

March 6, 2020

Two-factor authentication is a simple, yet effective tactic to implement into your cyber security strategy. Chances are, you’ve had to use it in your day-to-day life already, whether it’s logging into Netflix or Facebook or something else.  The process is simple. You login to your account as you normally would with an email/username and a password. Rather than granting immediate […]

February 28, 2020

The rise of smart technology and interconnected devices has brought a level of control and convenience like never before. From a singular location, you can operate the lights, turn on a coffee maker, check your fridge, lock/unlock your doors, and so much more.   It’s one of those advances in technology that has left many feeling like they’re living in the future.  Unfortunately, more devices means more points of access […]

February 12, 2020

In today’s world where nearly everything and everyone is connected to the internet, businesses can’t setup a layer or two of defense and expect to be safe. While antivirus software, firewalls, and protocols like multifactor authentication provide a good baseline of protection, there are always ways around them.  Meeting your industry’s security standards isn’t enough either. Maintaining compliancy is important, but industry-based guidelines are hardly comprehensive, and they fail to capture your business’s unique risks and […]

January 20, 2020

Nearly 11 years ago, Windows 7 was released to the masses. Arriving just three short years after the largely criticized Windows Vista, Windows 7 received a much warmer reception.  It retained the same rounded, transparency-driven appearance on the surface, but underneath, the OS was lighter, faster, and much more compatible with existing tools and programs.  Both individuals and businesses were quick to adopt. […]

January 17, 2020

It’s a little cliché, but when it comes to running a business, it’s wise to hope for the best while planning for the worst. If you have any amount of important data online (and you probably do), then one of the worst things that can happen is suffering a cyber breach/hack/etc.  That means you need to be […]