A productive workplace is crucial to maintaining a successful business. Having reliable employees and sound processes are part of the equation, but what happens when your technology can't keep up with the demands of today's digital-driven landscape? The occurrence of tech issues can significantly ...
When you own, operate or manage a small business, you are, without a doubt, juggling a lot of responsibilities. It's easy to overlook the importance of the unseen, and cybersecurity is a common area that small businesses fail to stay on top of or let fall by the wayside. Being proactive in online ...
When you are focused on growing your business, staying up to date with software and operating system updates might not be at the top of your to-do list. However, neglecting these updates can have serious consequences for your organization. As Bret Arsenault, Chief Information Security Officer ...
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 ...
Save Your Data Single-Handedly with Digital Storage With 94% of organizations using cloud services, data storage is arguably the most important part of any business—especially small to medium-sized businesses that are just getting started. Think of data storage as the brain behind your company. ...
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 the Love Bug struck about 50 million computers. The result: removal of the ...
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 users to verify accounts or confirm billing information. Their purpose: to gain ...
Many people who can work from home do work from home these days. But how many put up with spotty or slow internet service? You know how frustrating this can be. With Netflix running in one part of the house, you are sitting on a frozen Zoom call in your office. You’ve subscribed to the best service you can locate. You pay for it every month. But are you sure you are ...
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: Always use the 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies of your data on two different devices, and ...
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 ...