Cyber Security
Think You’re Safe from Data Breaches? So Did LastPass.
LastPass has been under a lot of scrutiny this year after a major breach in August of 2022. LastPass first official statement stated: “[A]n unauthorized party gained access to portions of the LastPass development environment through a single compromised developer account.” A follow-up announcement about a month later was similarly inconclusive: “[T]he threat actor gained…
Read MoreWhat To Include In A Year-End Technology Infrastructure Review
When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for the future. Most businesses begin the year with the hope of growing and improving operations. Much of how a business operates depends on technology. So, it makes sense to look to your IT for areas of optimization. A year-end technology…
Read MoreOvercoming Barriers for BYOD
Mobile devices make up about 60% of the endpoints in a company network. They also handle about 80% of the workload. But they’re often neglected when it comes to strong cybersecurity measures. This is especially true with employee-owned mobile devices. Purchasing phones and wireless plans for staff is often out of reach financially. It can…
Read MoreA Guide For Better Endpoint Protection For Your Business
Endpoints are the collection of computers, mobile devices, servers, and smart gadgets that make up your company’s network and IT infrastructure. Each of those devices is a chance for a hacker to penetrate a company’s defenses. 64% of organizations have experienced one or more compromising endpoint attacks. The following solutions are focused on the protection…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: Security Tips for Online Holiday Shopping
The holiday shopping season is taking off. This means that scammers have also revved up their engines. They’re primed and ready to take advantage of all those online transactions. Here are some of the most critical safety tips to improve your online holiday shopping. • Check for Device Updates Before You Shop • Don’t…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: How to Improve Your Data Security
There are so many simple things you can do to improve your data security. Below is a list of a few security measures you can make today. Focus on protecting the wall around the data and not just the perimeter. Visualize the internal and external threats and create a plan. Encrypt all the devices. Conduct…
Read MoreSmall Businesses Are Attacked by Hackers 3x More than Larger Ones
Have you felt more secure from cyberattacks because you have a smaller business? Maybe you thought that you couldn’t possibly have anything that a hacker could want? Didn’t think they even knew about your small business. Why Are Smaller Companies Targeted More? There are many reasons why hackers see small businesses as low-hanging fruit. And…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: Technology Tools You Should Uninstall
While older technology may still run fine on your systems that doesn’t mean that it’s okay to use. One of the biggest dangers of using outdated technology is that it can lead to a data breach. Outdated software and hardware no longer receive vital security updates. No security patches means a device is a sitting…
Read MoreModernize Your Dental Practice with Modern IT Solutions
A dental practice is a unique business environment because of the important work, sensitive information and many employees and customers to manage. While the focus of your practice is of course the dental procedures and customer service, you will also need to consider IT services to help protect your business and your customers. IT services…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: 8 Things You Should Never Do On A Work Computer
Work computers are for one thing: Work. Doing anything outside of work could jeopardize your career as well as leave you susceptible to cyberattacks. Here is a quick list of DON’Ts when it comes to using your work computer. 1. DON’T Save Your Personal Passwords in the Browser If your company’s network is compromised the…
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