As a local business, you may think you are unlikely to be targeted by cyber-criminals, however, it is estimated that 81% of all cyber-attacks are on small and medium-sized businesses! In fact, a 2017 report by the Ponemon Institute indicates that 61% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) experienced some sort of cyber-attack (successful or unsuccessful). These attacks often include phishing, account takeover, or data breach attempts.

Why are SMBs attacked...

It is understood that routine checkups, eating well, and exercise are key to optimizing health and avoiding sickness. We all know that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and ongoing maintenance is far better than ignoring our health and chancing the consequences. But did you know this applies to technology as well? Just like you shouldn’t think about your health only when you’re sick, you shouldn’t invest...

The three pillars of cybersecurity are: People, Processes, and Technology. Each part is critical to the security of any organization, however, many of us focus solely on the technology piece. We treat it like a “silver bullet” that will solve every security issue. 

As people, we naturally resist change. We like convention and the processes we’re used to. Unfortunately, that can make us the weak link in our...

There are 3 sure things in this world: death, taxes, and email scams. Evolving far past the Nigerian Prince scheme, “phishing” attacks are quickly becoming the biggest email security concern. Phishing refers to an email that fraudulently impersonates a reputable entity in order to steal information from you. Reports show over 3 billion fake emails are sent daily and it is estimated that phishing causes $17,700 of damage every...

Despite the constant bad news about data breaches, password hacking, phishing, and account takeover, there is a bright spot: by using Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) you can easily add an additional layer of security to any login. 2FA takes the simple username/password system to the next level. You may already be using 2FA for banking or social media websites. Logging in by getting a text with a one-time code is an example of 2FA in...

Zoom has recently been embraced by millions of people around the world trapped in their homes by the coronavirus. Unfortunately, Zoom’s sudden rise in popularity has not come without growing pains. In the last few weeks Zoom has been buried in an avalanche of bad press after numerous security flaws have been revealed. One US middle school held a virtual classroom that was suddenly disrupted when a hacker joined and shared obscene adult content. This trend is now known as...

As the world adjusts to life during a quarantine, here are 3 statistics that show COVID-19 is having a bigger impact on your IT infrastructure than you thought:

Back in “normal times,” only 2.9% of the total U.S. workforce worked from home at least half of the time (based on a 2017 report*). Although the exact number is hard to pinpoint, a new poll says that 88% of organizations are estimated to...

Traditionally, we think of Disaster Recovery as a way to combat things like physical calamity, data loss, and criminal acts, but what if something happens to your IT manager? Are you prepared? By identifying problems before they happen, and putting a plan in place, you can position your business to tackle every obstacle.

Many businesses use the “bus test” as an extreme What if. What if a key employee gets hit by...