Security
Critical Questions to Ask When Hiring an IT Firm
All tech firms are NOT created equal. So when you’re shopping for a firm to manage desktop support, keep your network running 24/7, protect your data from hackers and thieves, and help you plan and budget for technology upgrades… …you have to be prepared. Here are a few questions to ask when vetting prospective Managed…
Read MoreShould I Put My Critical Data In The Cloud?
I know a business owner who refused to store critical data in the cloud — until he discovered the advantages He wanted the data in his building, on physical machines that his employees and contractors can touch. He thinks his data is more secure that way. We understood his concern, but we helped him understand:…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Network Secure When Employees Work from Home
When the pandemic hit, a business owner I know scrambled to get his employees up and running at home as quickly as possible. Fire up those computers. Connect to the business-critical software. Get to work. Keep the business running. We all have to keep our businesses running… …but working from home creates unique security challenges…
Read MoreImplement a Password Management System to Avoid Being Stung
A few years ago, we began to work with a new client who had no idea he was sitting on a hornet’s nest of hassles. The first sting came when we asked for the administrative password for one of the servers. The client didn’t have it. Then we asked for more passwords, and the hornets…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Phishing and Other Scams During the Pandemic
Crises always bring out the crooks. This pandemic is no exception. As we search online for critical information, scammers lurk around every corner, waiting to steal our personal information or install malware on our computers and phones. How do you prevent phishing and other scams? Here are a few tips to keep the scammers at bay:…
Read MoreHow to Use Zoom Safely
Is Zoom safe to use? We’ve heard that question a lot over the last couple of weeks from clients who are using the web conferencing while working from home. So we looked into it. The bottom line: We believe it’s OK to use Zoom, if you take certain steps to secure the system. Any technology…
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