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Tech Tip: Don’t Download Anything Without Checking First
• July 1, 2019
Free apps come with a price: security. These applications are known for security vulnerabilities and hacks.
Tech Tip: Do Online Banking? Read This …
• June 24, 2019
Never access your online account with a PC or a device that you use to log in to social media sites or free email accounts (like Hotmail) or to surf the web.
Tech Tip: Keep Staff From Unintentionally Causing a Data Breach
• June 17, 2019
With so many access points — from cell phones to laptops to home computers — how can anyone hope to keep their network safe from hackers, viruses and other unintentional security breaches?
Tech Tip: Retrieving Data Once It’s Been Deleted
• June 10, 2019
When a file is deleted, it usually isn’t deleted immediately. The file is hidden away, only to be replaced and overwritten by new files.
Tech Tip: If You’ve Ever Said This, You’re Asking to Be Hacked
• June 3, 2019
One in five small businesses falls victim to cybercrime. Plus, half of all cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses because they are small.
Tech Tip: The Number-One Threat to Your Security Is …
• May 28, 2019
Like it or not, human beings are our own worst enemies online, inviting hackers, viruses, data breaches, data loss, etc., through the seemingly innocent actions taken every day online.
Tech Tip: Network Security Can Secure Your Reputation, Too
• May 20, 2019
What would happen to your business if an employee accidentally exposed your network to entry from unauthorized entities?
Tech Tip: You’ve Been Hacked! What Do You Need to Do First?
• May 13, 2019
Based on what is discovered, you may be advised to contact the local FBI office and your attorney. Your legal responsibilities depend greatly on the type of data accessed.
Tech Tip: A Warning If You Handle, Process or Store Client Credit Cards
• May 6, 2019
Getting compliant with PCI DSS — or finding out if you are compliant — isn’t a simple matter that can be outlined in a one-two-three-step checklist.
Tech Tip: Your Firewall Is Useless Unless …
• April 29, 2019
Your firewall needs to be upgraded and patched on a continual and consistent basis. Also, security policies and configurations need to be set.
