Data Protection
Telecommuting Cybersecurity: Protect Your Network from Threats
With large masses of people transitioning to work-at-home arrangements, some employers are scrambling to establish remote IT setups. Unfortunately, this often results in rushed arrangements that neglect important security protocols. Nobody knows this better than cybercriminals—and they’re poised to take advantage of this reduced protection of your network. Why does this happen? Home networks and…
Read MoreContent Filtering: Why Appearances Can Be Deceiving
It’s another Monday, and you look over your office of busy employees hard at work on their computers. While it might seem like a productive scene, however, appearances can be deceiving. Content filtering—the use of software to screen or exclude access to certain websites or emails—could uncover some surprises: Angela from sales is searching for…
Read MoreSize Doesn’t Matter: Why Your Small Business is a Cybercrime Target
In a world of rampant cybercrime, hackers thrive on the blind faith of their targets. Despite high-profile digital security breaches in the news nearly every week, most people assume their small business is safe from attack. Fortune 500 corporations like J.P. Morgan, Sony, Tesco Bank and Target have lost millions of dollars in data breaches…
Read MoreDon’t Take a Pass on Secure Password Guidelines
Today almost everything you do—and almost all information about you—is on a computer or a website connected to the internet. And nearly all businesses, from your doctor’s office to your mechanic, rely on computers and digital information to serve you and their other clients. So protecting this sensitive information with solid password guidelines should be…
Read MoreReviving a Network Ravaged by Ransomware: A Case Study
With ransomware on the rise, it’s critical to have an experienced, knowledgeable provider that keeps up with the latest on this ever-increasing threat. Check out this recent case study to see how James Moore’s Technology Solutions Consulting Team is in your corner in the fight against ransomware. A large company was hit with a severe…
Read MoreFive Ways to Mitigate Ransomware Damage
Lost files, denied access, ransom payments in the $100,000 range or higher… With the impact that hackers can have on your network and your business, we have always stressed the importance of a solid ransomware protection plan. By anticipating these attacks, you can prevent serious damage to your company’s financial picture and trustworthy reputation. However,…
Read MoreLeverage Your Technology Budget Surplus
As the end of the fiscal year approaches for many businesses and organizations, managers often comb through their budgets in search of unused funds. Your technology budget should no exception. Electronic equipment and IT network needs can easily be neglected until something forces you to spend money on them—for example, waiting until a computer fails…
Read MoreFast, Pain-Free Data Recovery: Do You Have the Right Elements in Place?
There are three critical elements you must have in place to quickly recover your data and IT system in the event of disaster. Yet did you know that most businesses don’t even have one of them? A natural disaster, server crash, ransomware attack or other data-erasing event can mean catastrophe for your business. So when…
Read MoreProtect Your Tech! Start Your Disaster Preparation Now
Many businesses were impacted by the hurricanes of recent years. Those that ultimately recovered had one thing in common—they were prepared ahead of time. While we can’t prevent or anticipate all disasters or threats to our businesses, preparation plays a huge role in emerging from of such a situationintact. There are several aspects of your…
Read More4 Emails You Should NEVER Open
No matter how “bomb-proof” we make your network, you and your employees can still invite a hacker in if you click on a link or open an attachment in an email sent by a cybercriminal. While some spam is obvious (can you say, “Viagra at a discount”?), others are very cleverly designed to sneak past…
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