The dark web is a hub of dangerous activityThere are three sections to the internet: the surface web, the deep web, and the dark web. The surface web is the web that people can access without passwords. Your average retail site, public blogs, government information sites, and informational sites are all part of the surface web. These are pretty simple …
Cybersecurity is Important. Here’s Why.
More and more people are turning to technology to store their data. They use the cloud to store their passwords, health information, social security information, and more. Cybercriminals have developed ever more sophisticated ways to steal that valuable information. Cybersecurity is the practice of safeguarding your company’s, employee’s, and customer’s sensitive data. The risk of cyber attacks rises every year. …
How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
If you have a phone or an email account then you are by no means a stranger to scams and phishing attempts. In fact, many of us take them as parts of daily life. While some of these are obvious and – quite frankly – sloppy, there are others that have evolved their game to produce some pretty believable documents …
5 Benefits to Outsourcing Your IT Support
You have a clear business idea and started your company to pursue that goal. Figuring out IT support is probably not why you struck out on your own. Whether you’re a start-up company looking to maximize your team’s potential or an established organization that needs to do a better job managing costs, outsourcing your IT support could be a great …
Common Security Risks in the Workplace
Focusing on CybersecurityThere are numerous security risks in the workplace, and those risks can greatly affect a company’s growth. Current day problems are especially common in the cyber world. Cybersecurity risks are almost expected in our current workforce climate. Most of the world is connected through so many internet channels. One successful cyberattack can dismantle a whole organization if it …
Offsite Backups: Why Does Your Company Need Them?
Why Do I Need Offsite Backups?Offsite backups are an important method of backing up all data on a remote server. There are several ways to do this including loading data onto a file and using cloud backups. If your company isn’t doing this, it can present a very costly concern for you.They’re fantastic, wish I would have started using them …
Data Security Comparison: Hipaa vs PCI
If your business deals with sensitive information it’s essential you take steps to protect that data. Your customers, clients, and patients are trusting you by providing this information—and you have an obligation to ensure their data security and privacy is maintained. HIPAA and PCI are two of the most common data security concerns companies have. It’s anything but easy to …
Time To Switch To Dedicated Business Email?
Why It’s Time to Switch to a Dedicated Business EmailEffective, efficient email communication is essential to running a business. From sharing important information internally to contacting prospective clients and existing customers, no new messaging software or application has been able to replace the power and simplicity of email. So if that’s the case, why are so many businesses still not …
What Is Cloud Computing?
The Whats, Which And Whys Of Cloud ComputingCloud computing has shifted from an emerging technology to a must-have, offering a host of unique benefits designed to keep your business safe, secure and moving forward. Whether you’re new to cloud computing or evaluating your current strategy, it’s important to understand the differences between private and public cloud when making decisions that …