July 9, 2019
In our previous article, you learned five ways that your business can use the cloud. Now, we’re going to go through the benefits that the cloud can offer to your small business. If you’re like many other businesses, you probably already have at least one workload or application running in the cloud. You may be wondering if it’s time that you move more of your operations to the cloud. Cloud technology can be a gamechanger for your business, and likely multiple considerations are driving your […]
June 21, 2019
Cybercrime has been steadily increasing over the past several years, and businesses are the prime target. You have probably seen some notable security breaches recently, notably Starwood, Facebook, and LinkedIn in recent years. While your business may not be as large as the companies that show up in the news, you need to take security seriously. Countless small business security breaches never make headlines but can result in costly fixes or closure. While you may think that your business is covered, you could be doing […]
June 8, 2019
MLS: What it is and why you should pay attention Today’s businesses are faced with many challenges, and at the top of the list is cybersecurity. As systems become more complex, and hackers learn new ways to gain access to a company’s network, the security of your business becomes even more critical. Your security plan should include messaging. It’s no secret that email is one of the least secure technologies, yet it is probably where your employees share most of your business’ data. As messaging […]
May 10, 2019
The cloud can bring tremendous computing power to your small business. Whether you’re familiar with cloud computing or you think the mystical cloud exists only in the sky in puffs of seemingly white smoke, we’re here to teach you how to implement cloud technology for your small business. The cloud is a centralized location, that can be accessed on the internet, designed to store your data. This means that your business files and applications can be accessible to employees no matter where they are or […]
April 2, 2019
Cyber threats that surfaced in 2018 In the early stages of 2019, it’s important that we reflect on 2018 so we can improve and learn from cybersecurity issues that arose last year. The biggest thing we learned is that cyber threats are not diminishing in the least. It’s evident that cybersecurity will become even more critical in the year to come, as new and creative attacks become commonplace. To protect yourself, your business, and your customers, it’s crucial that you continue learning about new […]
April 1, 2019
Employee Devices Pose Risks You May Not Know About As a small business owner, you take careful and precise precautions to protect your most valuable assets. You put up security cameras if you have a storefront or showroom and you may even invest in robust security software to protect your company’s computers and software. While you’re managing these potential dangers and trying to secure what’s most important to your business, your employees could be putting everything at risk on their own personal devices. If you […]
January 11, 2019
In today’s world, people rely on many login username and password combinations to manage everything from financial activity to stored photos. Maintaining all these passwords is difficult enough on your own, but what happens to your accounts and passwords when you die? Why It’s Important Passwords are everywhere, and each platform or website requires different combinations and levels of security, so you never can (and never should for security purposes) use the same password for everything. Upon your death, loved ones left behind will be […]
November 27, 2018
In today’s online environment, many organizations use a username and password to protect sensitive information. This method is often rudimentary and does not provide the level of security that companies need to protect their data. As it turns out, usernames and passwords are easy targets for cybercriminals. With the ability to perform several thousand combinations each second, it’s very simple for individuals to hack into someone’s account by deciphering their username and password. In this critical time of cybersecurity, you need to be more careful […]
October 19, 2018
When running a business, you secure your offices with alarms and security systems and stow your files in locked file cabinets. It’s just as important to make sure that your business computers, devices, and online activities are secure. You might not even know it, but cybercriminals could be lurking, waiting to steal your data and private information, potentially costing your business thousands to millions of dollars. It’s critical that you implement a robust cybersecurity strategy to ensure that your business is protected 24/7 with effective […]
October 9, 2018
Its seems like almost every month the new reports of a new data breach affecting millions of people. The healthcare industry is a prime target for hackers and new findings from a study published in the JAMA Network reveal that over an eight-year span, healthcare organizations reported 2,149 data breaches affecting 176.4 million records! It’s a pretty troubling revelation and one that could place everyone from healthcare providers to insurers in jeopardy. With the healthcare industry having made the shift over to electronic records, the […]