There’s one major reason why email is the preferred method of spreading threats like ransomware and other types of malicious software. The sheer number of messages that can be sent through email on its own increases the odds that a user will click on the wrong link or download the wrong attachment. How can you […]
Tech Term: Virtualization, Defined
Filed under: Technology | Posted on April 11, 2018
Filed under: Technology | Posted on April 11, 2018
Virtualization is a topic that a lot of people might hear about frequently, but not necessarily understand. It has a lot of details to keep in mind, but the concepts can be remembered easier by simplifying these details. We’ll take a closer look at some of the finer details of virtualization and what it means […]
The CLOUD Act Explained
Filed under: News | Posted on April 9, 2018
Filed under: News | Posted on April 9, 2018
Another eleventh-hour spending bill passed through the U.S. Congress and was signed into law on March 23, 2018. This time, however, there was a certain earmark that may work to erode individual privacy protection around the globe. The new law, called the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (or CLOUD) Act, amends the Stored Communications […]
Troubleshooting a Patchy Internet Connection
Most businesses utilize the Internet in some fashion, and a slow connection can be a major annoyance and inconvenience. Thankfully, there are several ways that you can improve or troubleshoot your connection in the event that it’s suffering. Here are some of the ways you can make sure your Internet connection remains as consistent as […]
More Victims of the Equifax Breach Discovered
The 2017 Equifax leak was a disastrous scenario, but recent revelations indicate even more victims were affected than previously thought. Nobody ever wants to hear this kind of news, but there is an upside to this that shouldn’t be ignored – learning from the mistake. We’ll start with a refresher on what happened exactly, and […]
World Backup Day Highlights the Importance of Backup Practices
March 31, 2018 is World Backup Day. Data is a commodity, but unlike other commodities–it can be replicated without hurting its value. As a result, data backup has become a critical need for the modern business. World Backup Day has been created to remind people to protect their assets by backing up their files. Data […]
Take These Steps to Make IT Security Top of Mind
Here’s the thing about IT security: it requires a little more than a decent firewall and a reasonably-strong password. We talk a lot about how to ensure that your business’ network stays a top priority, and the best way to do that is to implement what we call a Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution. An […]
Why CPA Firms are in Danger of Being Hacked
The Internal Revenue Service has declared to tax professionals that they must take extra steps toward protecting the information of taxpayers. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms, whether they are large organizations or small businesses, hold much information that could be used by hackers and identity thieves, which makes them major targets during tax season. As […]
Data Loss Can (and Will!) Affect Your Entire Business
Filed under: Business | Posted on March 23, 2018
Filed under: Business | Posted on March 23, 2018
Data loss, on any scale, is an organizational nightmare. Not only do you have to restore data, any lost productivity that comes as a result of the data loss incident makes it difficult on the budget. That’s only scratching the surface of how serious data loss can be. You Lose More than Just Data Your […]
Tech Term: What is a Dongle?
Filed under: Technology | Posted on March 21, 2018
Filed under: Technology | Posted on March 21, 2018
There are countless examples of words that have evolved to meet the needs of their times. Meat once referred to solid food of any kind before it came to mean the edible flesh of animals. The word nice once had many meanings that completely contradicted each other. Today’s tech term, dongle, is another word that […]
Have You Considered What You’re Really Losing When You Lose Your Phone?
Filed under: Business | Posted on March 19, 2018
Filed under: Business | Posted on March 19, 2018
Losing a smartphone can be a problem for anyone. For the modern business, it can really cause issues. Mobile devices are notorious for housing a lot of personal information, which makes them extraordinarily dangerous to lose track of. How much is at stake with mobile devices going missing, and what kind of information is stored […]
Encrypt and Protect Your Data with a VPN
If you’ve ever felt as though someone was watching what you were doing while you were working remotely, either at home or in public, there’s a chance that you were right. Without a private Internet connection, it is a simple matter for others to watch your processes and steal the data you’re generating. Is there […]
Tech Term: HTML vs Plain Text
Filed under: Technology | Posted on March 14, 2018
Filed under: Technology | Posted on March 14, 2018
As a business owner, we’re sure that you’ve spent some time around computers. You might have even seen the phrases “plain text” and “HTML,” used in regards to email. By understanding what both of these phrases mean, you can improve the way that you understand the technology that your business depends on. The primary difference […]
Email Malware is the New Schrodinger’s Cat
There is a famous thought experiment devised by physicist Erwin Schrodinger, describing a very particular paradox in quantum physics through the experience of a cat. While Schrodinger’s cat was initially intended to demonstrate a very different phenomenon, it can also be applied to something that all businesses need to consider: their email security. Schrodinger devised […]
Disasters Come in All Sizes
Each organization has a different definition for how they define a disaster. One business might feel that they can get away with losing a few files here and there, while another might need every file to be secure and protected against data loss. Regardless, the importance of being able to define the severity of a […]
Have You Implemented Email Encryption?
If you don’t take measures to secure your email, you could potentially give up crucial information to anyone lurking on the same network as you. This is inevitable on public Wi-Fi connections, or anywhere data is in transit. Encryption is the best way to make sure that your organization’s communications are secure, so you absolutely […]
When it Comes to Security, Two Factors are Better Than One
The password isn’t nearly as secure as it used to be. Hackers have begun to take advantage of extremely powerful solutions designed to brute force their way into accounts by using software to rapidly guess thousands of passwords per second, making it extraordinarily difficult to prepare yourself for them. What’s the best way to guarantee […]
Digital Signatures are More Efficient and Secure
Your signature has a lot of power, particularly in the business world. Because of this, it’s curious to see how so many companies are moving over to the more digital alternative. In order to fully take advantage of digital signatures for your organization, you need comprehensive security measures that can reinforce the authenticity of your […]
Tip of the Week: Surfing the Web, Securely
The Internet is often taken for granted, in both a professional and a personal capacity. You’d be hard-pressed to get anything done without it nowadays. This doesn’t mean it’s always safe to do so, however. There are many threats that lurk in the darkness of the Internet, and if you’re not careful, you could find […]
Is Your Mobile Device Safe from Malware?
Mobile devices are becoming more important in business use, which means that their security needs to be a serious consideration. While for most of its history, the telephone’s function was limited to sending sound, the new functions that these new mobile devices have give them more utility, but also make them more of a target […]