According to Check Point Research (CPR) 2021 Cyberattacks study, the number of cyberattacks has been increasing. This tendency peaked at 925 cyberattacks per week per business globally at the end of the year. Cybersecurity insurance is no longer limited to technology corporations, banks, and credit unions. All enterprises regardless of size or industry can benefit… Continue reading Why Having Cybersecurity Insurance is a MUST
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How Often Do You Need to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?
You’ve completed your annual phishing training. This includes teaching employees how to spot phishing emails. You’re feeling good about it. That is until about 5-6 months later. Your company suffers a costly ransomware infection due to a click on a phishing link. You wonder why you seem to need to train on the same information… Continue reading How Often Do You Need to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?
Windows 10 is getting a very useful Windows 11 feature
There’s no denying that Windows 11 has a lot of really cool new features. If you haven’t made the move from Windows 10 yet, you’re missing out. But there’s good news. To make the (eventual) move from Windows 10 to 11 a little easier, Microsoft is sharing a couple of 11’s most useful features. The… Continue reading Windows 10 is getting a very useful Windows 11 feature
Home Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network
The number of internet-connected devices in homes has been growing. It’s increased exponentially over the last decade. A typical home now has 10.37 devices connected to the internet. PCs and mobile devices make up a little over half of those and the rest are IoT devices. IoT stands for Internet of Things. It means any… Continue reading Home Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network
If you’re under pressure to take urgent action – stop and think
Phishing scams are one of the biggest security threats to your business right now. A massive 83% of organizations said they suffered successful attacks last year. And with just under a third of phishing emails being opened, the chances that someone in your business will be fooled are high. But to make matters more difficult,… Continue reading If you’re under pressure to take urgent action – stop and think
Get More Unplugged Laptop Time with These Battery-Saving Hacks
One of the big draws of a laptop computer is that you can use it anywhere. You don’t need to have it plugged in all the time because it has an internal battery. Your laptop may start out with several hours of battery life when you first buy it. But the lifespan can get shorter… Continue reading Get More Unplugged Laptop Time with These Battery-Saving Hacks
Why Planning for a Cyber Attack Is Your BEST Defense and Will Save You From Bankruptcy
In the disaster preparedness world, acting “as if” is a mantra. This means acting as if a certain crisis incident is bound to happen. For example, acting as if your small or mid-sized business will definitely be attacked instead of assuming you’re too small for a hacker to bother with. 50% of small businesses that… Continue reading Why Planning for a Cyber Attack Is Your BEST Defense and Will Save You From Bankruptcy
5 Exciting Ways Microsoft 365 Can Enable the Hybrid Office
“Hybrid office” is the new buzzword you’ll hear used in business discussions. It’s the mix of having employees both working at the office and working from home. This has become more than a buzzword and is now the reality for many companies. There was a survey of employees with remote-capable jobs. The survey found that… Continue reading 5 Exciting Ways Microsoft 365 Can Enable the Hybrid Office
Is working from home really good for your business?
Working from home. Or remote working, as it’s now called. It’s the big thing in business, isn’t it? And some people love it. They’re happier working where they want, and when they want. And that makes them more productive and less likely to leave. But have you stopped to consider the downside to remote working?… Continue reading Is working from home really good for your business?
IT Guys LOVE When Your Systems Are Down
Why on earth would an IT service provider want your systems to go down? Isn’t that what they’re supposed to keep from happening? Yes, in theory. And yes if they’re a reliable and good managed services provider (MSP). But unfortunately, not all in the IT biz are. Some MSPs are just looking to make money… Continue reading IT Guys LOVE When Your Systems Are Down