Many business owners are looking forward to reopening after a long shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Around Houston, Texas, and the rest of the country, things are slowly opening back up bit by bit. But if you just walk into your building after six to eight+ weeks, turn on all your technology and think […]
It’s no surprise that phishing remains one of the biggest problems that companies face. Phishing attacks are responsible for a majority of data breaches and other cybersecurity incidents that happen around the world. And things have been getting worse. Here are a few recent indicators that not only does phishing remain strong, but that it’s […]
No matter what industry you work in – legal, accounting, retail, or something else – document security can quickly become an issue. How do you ensure sensitive documents aren’t accidentally emailed to the wrong person or that confidential files can’t be copied? If you’re just using folder security at the basic level in your cloud services, […]
There are a number of factors that make this new “stay at home” environment a particularly vulnerable one when it comes to cybersecurity. One of those factors is that thousands of people in the Greater Houston area and throughout the country are working from home for the first time. This is the result of companies […]
Some companies take an “If it’s not broke, don’t replace it” approach to their computers. Even though they may be past the average 5-year mark for replacement, they want to get as many years out of them as possible before having to purchase new ones. But just because a computer “technically” works, doesn’t mean it’s […]
Business continuity and disaster planning is all about being prepared in the case of unexpected work-altering events. The coronavirus pandemic is one that definitely fits that definition. Here in Houston, bars have just been closed and restaurants are now takeout/pickup only. With local governments around the country closing schools and asking people to shelter in […]
What would you do if you had an unexpected flood or fire at your office? What if a strong storm caused the power to go out for days? Those types of disasters, whether natural or manmade, can be devastating to a business if they don’t have a disaster recovery plan. A surprising 75% of small businesses haven’t […]
Cloud adoption has skyrocketed in the last 5 years as businesses have discovered the magic combination of lower costs and more capabilities by moving their work processes and software to cloud-based services. The Cloud is the perfect example of how technology can improve a company’s productivity and capabilities at the same time as making their […]
It’s all too easy to put off getting managed backups – until it’s too late and your business data has disappeared. Despite the proven pain of data loss, many small to medium businesses (SMBs) continue to stick their heads in the sand when thinking about the need for backup. Don’t fall prey to these common […]
One of the hottest sale items on the Dark Web are login credentials. Those user name and password combinations can get a hacker anywhere from $12 to $120 each, and Office 365 login credentials are among the most lucrative. One of the most important best practices when it comes to cybersecurity is to ensure you’re using […]
