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Beefing up communication security

Beefing Up Your Communication Security

By Michael OsbornPosted on Business Tips, Security TipsLeave a Comment on Beefing Up Your Communication Security

When it comes to personal or business data security, you must know how to spot bogus links. Recognizing fake email links that might lead to fraudulent pages is a challenge for many people. The fact that hackers are using more advanced methods makes it worse for all of us. That is why beefing up your communication security is very important for your business data. Indeed, hackers are using advanced methods to make the links they’re sending out will look legitimate. Unfortunately, this leaves people unsure of whether Continue Reading

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Modern-Day Communication, The Dangers Behind It

By Michael OsbornPosted on Security TipsLeave a Comment on Modern-Day Communication, The Dangers Behind It

When it comes to IT security solutions, there are a large number of threats facing us. Modern-day communication technology has opened up a massive amount of potential for people; however, it also poses a significant threat in terms of security. Threats are increasingly advanced as time passes by, and this is endangering the safety and security of our data and private information. That’s why we have come up with this blog. We want to bring light to the dangers of modern security and how you Continue Reading

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Clicking Fake Links, The Horror Behind It!

By Michael OsbornPosted on Security TipsLeave a Comment on Clicking Fake Links, The Horror Behind It!

When it comes to using the internet, you know how things can go wrong. We all like to think that our online activities are safe and protected. However, the reality is that hacking methods are increasingly creative to get people to clicking fake links. As such, today, we’re here to draw attention to the horror stories that occur when people fall for bogus email links and the best tips for fake link prevention. What Are the Dangers Continue Reading

Spot Fake Links in your Emails

By Michael OsbornPosted on Security TipsLeave a Comment on Spot Fake Links in your Emails

Opening unknown links can be a risk factor for your business and staff. As a result, more and more business owners have incorporated fake link prevention strategies into their security training. We’ve come up with a few tips to help ensure that your staff members have the critical information on how to spot fake links. This training can help prevent hackers from gaining access to your business. In cases like this, it is better to be proactive rather than reactive after a breach. How to Spot Continue Reading

Cloud Workforce Security

By Michelle OsbornPosted on Tech TipsLeave a Comment on Cloud Workforce Security

When it comes to working remotely, making use of the most up-to-date and high-quality cloud infrastructure and cloud computing services is very important. Cloud computing offers a number of options for business profitability, and a huge improvement for the ability to work remotely. However, you must have the right cybersecurity protocols and software in place to keep your network secure from hackers. Let’s take a look at some of the security measures you should be Continue Reading

Computing in the Cloud

By Michelle OsbornPosted on Security Tips, Tech TipsLeave a Comment on Computing in the Cloud

Keeping your business network safe and secure is essential. Virtual offices and cloud services can be smart ways to keep your data safe. However, many people do not understand the benefits that investing in virtual offices can have. Today we will be looking at what confidential computing is and how investing in the right computing strategies – with help from your managed service provider – can help your business network achieve safe cybersecurity thanks to Continue Reading

Password Theft – How Protected Is Your Business?

By Michelle OsbornPosted on Security TipsLeave a Comment on Password Theft – How Protected Is Your Business?

Security has been a concern with the internet since its inception. Anyone who remembers the early days of the internet will remember how easy it was to cause fairly significant trouble. Employees left passwords in plain sight. There wasn’t anything in the way of certificates, computer identification, or anything else to ensure password safety. With these vulnerabilities, it inevitably results in password theft. Back then, there was no such thing as a secure connection. Even Continue Reading

Biggest Hacks in 2020

By Michelle OsbornPosted on SECaaS, Security Tips, Tech TipsLeave a Comment on Biggest Hacks in 2020

Worldwide losses from cybercrime skyrocketed to nearly $1 trillion in 2020. That’s more than the net worth of most countries. Run a quick search and you’ll be surprised at how many hacks occur every week. Modern security is the best it has ever been. Unfortunately, hackers are motivated to be one step ahead of all of us. Breaches resulting in credit card information hacked by the millions are quite common. Even the pandemic hasn’t slowed Continue Reading

Do You Validate?

By Michelle OsbornPosted on BDR, IT Support, MITS, Tech TipsLeave a Comment on Do You Validate?

“Excuse me, Sir, do you validate parking?” Okay, we’re not talking about parking validation but something that could cost you a lot more, backup data validation. Your company has a backup disaster recovery solution, so you think you’re good, right? How good is a backed up if the data is corrupted? When was the last time you checked that the files were being properly stored? Don’t wait until you’re dealing with data loss to realize Continue Reading

Where to Store My Data

By Michelle OsbornPosted on BDR, IT Support, Tech TipsLeave a Comment on Where to Store My Data

So, you are looking into backup solutions? Awesome! Which option should you go with when it comes to where you should store your data? There are 3 main options of how to have your data stored: physical, cloud, or hybrid.  We’ll go over the pros, cons, and recommendations to help you with making the right decision. Physical Locally Stored Solutions: Uses a physical device on your local network or computer to store your backup data on.  This option gives you physical access Continue Reading