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3 Simple Ways to Prevent Catastrophic Ransomware Attacks
Picture this - it’s a regular Tuesday, and you’re at work, in the middle of your weekly to-do list when suddenly, your screen goes dark and an image of a lock comes up. “This machine has been locked. To unlock it, pay $500 in Bitcoin within 72 hours.” At first you...
Have You Taken A Look at Your Cyber Hygiene? You’re Overdue
Just like any facet of business and life, cybersecurity needs its touch-ups every once in a while. Somewhere between the cadence of showering once a day and a yearly automotive inspection sticker, cybersecurity hygiene is a critical aspect of keeping your...
Quick Take: Highlights from the Cybersecurity Guide for Leaders in Today’s Digital World
How do you improve cybersecurity in organizations in 2019? Well, there is no easy answer to such a complex question - which is why it’s being asked in the first place. A recent report, Cybersecurity Guide for Leaders in Today’s Digital World, is an effective resource...
November Cyber Security Update
Have you linked your bank account to Mint or QuickBooks? If so, this applies to you. An online banking platform called Digital Insight which Mint and QuickBooks use to access bank accounts suspended operations for a period of time in an effort to stop fraudulent...
Why 2-Factor Authentication Is the Next Security Measure Your Organization Needs
Does worrying about cybersecurity keep you up at night? You’re not alone. Sadly, the threats facing organizations and individuals today online are numerous and expansive, but there are plenty of tricks and tools out there to help mitigate the risks. One of these tools...
Thinking of Switching to Remote IT? Here’s Why You Should
Today, a lack of good IT support is one of the most crucial and pressing issues facing businesses across the country. Our businesses today rely on a multitude of different systems and processes to ensure business continuity, and many of these new tools and software...
4 Steps for Successful Endpoint Security Integration
Cybersecurity So you need to implement cybersecurity or an endpoint security program - but as is the case with many small-and-medium-sized business owners, you have no idea where to begin. What you are sure of, however, is the need for improved cybersecurity for your...
October Cyber Security Update
A few years back, one of my daughters who was 8 at the time, while playing an online game was hit with a malware pop up. One of those congratulations - you have won "something too good to be true" messages. The offer was more than her 8-year-old experience could...
How to Reduce the Noise from Your Servers
This popular blog post was originally posted October 21, 2014 One IT problem that you may have heard about is server noise. A server unit is a noisy piece of equipment, because it comes with multiple fans used to keep the machine cool. One big reason why servers are...
Why Cybersecurity Is the Next Best Investment for Your Organization
We can’t believe it’s mid-October here already, but that’s a great time of year because as the year ends, it becomes time to take a look at the following year’s budgets and start deciding what investments your organization is going to make in 2020. The options aren’t...