One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, age out. New tools replace those that are obsolete. Discontinued technology can leave computers and networks vulnerable to attacks. While older technology may still run fine on your systems that doesn’t mean that it’s okay to… Read More »6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should Not Be Using Any Longer
Phishing. It seems you can’t read an article on cybersecurity without it coming up. That’s because phishing is still the number one delivery vehicle for cyberattacks. A cybercriminal may want to steal employee login credentials. Or wish to launch a ransomware attack for a payout. Or possibly plant spyware to steal sensitive info. Sending a phishing… Read More »You Need to Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks
In this article, we outline the key areas to cover when changing IT provider. This is going on the assumption that the business has either: 1) A fully outsourced IT company is providing relevant IT services. 2) Internal IT department/staff that require 3rd party support for certain aspects of the technology function in the business. Step… Read More »5 step business guide to changing IT provider
Few things invoke instant panic like a missing smartphone or laptop. These devices hold a good part of our lives. This includes files, personal financials, apps, passwords, pictures, videos, and so much more. The information they hold is more personal than even that which is in your wallet. It’s because of all your digital footprints. This… Read More »What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?
Productivity can be challenging to track, no matter where employees are working. How do you know they’re using their tools as effectively as possible? How can you enable them to adopt best practices? These are questions that managers often ask themselves. If they’re looking at the wrong things, it can get in the way of empowering… Read More »Microsoft Productivity Score Overview
Cloud file storage revolutionized the way we handle documents. No more having to email files back and forth. No more wondering which person in the office has the most recent copy of a document. Between 2015 and 2022, the percentage of worldwide corporate data stored in the cloud doubled. It went from 30% to 60%. A… Read More »Helpful Tips for Keeping Your Shared Cloud Storage Organized
Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that things don’t need to be so formal. They’ll just tell staff what’s expected when it comes up and think that’s good enough. But this way of thinking can cause issues for small and mid-sized business owners. Employees aren’t mind readers. Things that you think… Read More »6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement
Our in-house cyber security expert is now recommending local businesses act immediately to secure their IT infrastructure and online services. A highly complex password and multi-factor authentication are now just basic security measures all businesses should have in place. Here are the three items you need to enforce across all of your business devices and… Read More »Is your IT super secure?
Businesses are creating more data than ever, and that data is ever more deeply intertwined with revenue-producing activities. Growing businesses who fail to protect that data may endanger their growth — or even their survival. Learn more. https://datto-content.amp.vg/web/big1ivwtlpuqd