Tech Tip Tuesday: Three essential rules for all cloud applications
If you’re using any kind of cloud application (and these days, who isn’t?), you are right to be concerned about data privacy and security. The company hosting your data is ultimately responsible for keeping hackers out of THEIR network, but most cloud breaches are due to USER ERROR. So it’s important that you, the user,…
Read MoreCybercriminals Are Taking Aim At Your Business… Is Your Network Protected?
Cyber-Criminals love to target small businesses- is yours protected? Cyber-criminals love to test your defenses. They love to see how far they can get into the networks of businesses all over the globe. Cyber-criminals really love going after small businesses because they can all too often sneak onto a network, copy data and move on.…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: You’ve been HACKED! What’s the first thing you should do?
No matter how diligent you are about security, there’s always a chance you can get hacked. That’s why you need to put a plan in place NOW to protect yourself and your CLIENTS, so damage is minimized. But what should you do if you find out you’ve been hacked? First, contact your IT department (us)…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: A WARNING if you handle, process or store client credit cards
If you handle, process or store credit cards in any manner, you are required to comply with PCI DSS, or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. This is a set of LEGAL requirements you must abide by to maintain a secure environment. If you violate them, you will incur serious fines and fees. Are you…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: Your firewall is USELESS unless…
A firewall is a device that acts like a security cop watching over your computer network to detect unauthorized access and activity – and EVERY business and individual needs one. However, your firewall is completely useless if it’s not set up or maintained properly. Your firewall needs to be upgraded and patched on a continual…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: Don’t just close your browser!
It might seem simple- but do this one tip to protect your data! When online accessing a banking site or any other application containing sensitive data, make sure you log out of the site and THEN close your browser. If you simply close your browser, some of the session information that a hacker can use…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: Make THIS Password Different From Everything Else
You know you’re guilty of it: using the same password for everything. Believe me, I understand how annoying it is to try and remember all those passwords; and if you’re using the same password for sites that don’t share sensitive information, like a login to a news feed you like to read, then it’s generally…
Read MoreDon’t Make This One Mistake With Your IT Company
Treating your Managed IT like just another Break-Fix Service is wasting time and money- for them and for you! Your IT services company is one quick phone call away. This is true of a lot of businesses that outsource their IT needs through an IT services provider. While having an outsourced IT company on standby…
Read MoreTech Tip Tuesday: Set up bank alerts – NOW!
Here’s a tip that just might save your bacon: Set up withdrawal alerts on your bank accounts. Many banks will send you an e-mail alert whenever money is withdrawn from your account via check, debit card or transfer. Setting up those alerts will allow you to spot and report fraudulent activity BEFORE the money has…
Read MoreCyber Security Month 2019: Protect It.
Modern technology has done so much to merge our identities with our online presence. While this makes our daily lives easier, it also makes it easier for cyber-criminals to steal your information and commit identity theft. As an example, in 2018 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received over 167,000 reports from individuals claiming misused…
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