Hybrid workplaces are here to stay and the spectrum of office configurations requires a new approach to network security. Many companies are adapting by limiting their physical footprint with the use of “Flexwork Space.” Flexwork spaces are smaller, multi-purpose, cross-functional spaces and ...
Is your business too small to be targeted by ransomware? Unfortunately, bad actors are equal opportunity criminals, and do not discriminate about the size of their victims’ companies. In fact, many of these criminals target small businesses for exactly this reason. No business is too small. ...
Do you know how to protect yourself against digital scams? Phishing – the practice of using email lures to fish for passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal information from a sea of users – has been around since 1996. Still, most people were not aware of the problem for five years until ...
Have you wondered how to protect your company from phishing attacks? Phishing has been a problem since before the term first appeared in an internet newsgroup in 1996. Since then, internet criminals have grown increasingly more sophisticated. These widespread requests for information might ask ...
You only need to fail to do good backups one time to be a life-long advocate of the practice. There are systems available for a DIY approach. But, when your livelihood depends on it, please be sure to consult with experts who can ensure it’s done regularly and correctly Two basics to remember: ...
Unfortunately it’s become more common to hear about major ransomware attacks and companies that have been hacked. It’s a grim reminder that companies and networks can be attacked at any time with serious impacts. While it could be unlikely that your business is attacked and extorted for money by a criminal hacking group, the signs point to these events occurring more ...
Tax time is a time to beware of fraudsters—especially for small business owners! Two suggestions to help: be informed and be alert. Now’s the time to refresh yourself on the basics of cybersecurity. You need to be aware of the types of fraud that threaten you: phishing where emails request personal information, spear-phishing attacks where the request is targeted directly ...
Is cybersecurity a new concept for you? Or are you a computer-savvy user who knows just what to do to protect yourself? Either way, you may be more vulnerable than you think. “Phishing” attacks—email requests for sensitive information—are growing more common today. Plus, they are becoming more and more sophisticated. Perpetrators have easy access to so much of our ...
With all the stress the pandemic has placed on businesses, it would have worse 20 to 30 years ago with only telephones, early cellphones, beepers, and fax machines as the lifelines to our teams and customers. Businesses would have had to completely shut down or risk employee illness. The advancement of digital technology has been nothing short of amazing. But with the ...
There’s no doubt that the cloud has made business easier and, for the most part, safer for organizations around the world — and their clients. This is especially true during the pandemic, with remote work being the norm. But not every cloud solution is the same. Affordability, accessibility, and security are all considerations, and having an understanding of the cloud ...