Why MFA is the Most Important Security Step You’ll Take This Year
While still critical to get right, passwords aren’t nearly as secure as you would expect them to be. They can be guessed (especially if proper password practices haven’t been followed), stolen in data breaches, or phished from a well-meaning—albeit shortsighted—employee. Passwords are basically the lock built into the front door of a building. They’re enough […]
Cybercriminals Can Use AI to Their Advantage, Too… Watch Out for Prompt Hacking Attacks
Did you know that during World War II, Allied codebreakers didn’t just crack the German Enigma code with pure math? They also used clever tricks, like baiting the Germans into sending predictable messages, to expose the machine’s inner workings. History proves this approach worked then, and (unfortunately) continues to work now. This art of manipulating […]
How to Use Google Forms for Fun (and Profit!)
We’re all about proactive business technology support. That means we’re always on the lookout for tools that help you work smarter, not harder. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your first Google Form:
The Smoke, Mirrors, and Mind Games Behind Cyberscams
Cyberscams can be incredibly well-crafted and dangerous, and a significant portion of this danger stems from the scammer’s ability to effectively utilize the psychological triggers that we all possess to some degree. Modern security training tends to focus on what signs we all need to keep an eye out for—and for good reason—but it does […]
From “No” to “Yes,” Many CIOs Are Embracing Emerging Tech
The CIO or Chief Information Officer of any organization has a lot of pressure on them to get their organization’s technology right. Not only do they need to put strategies in place that will help the organization prosper; they need to take the brunt of the heat when these IT initiatives don’t work out in […]
What’s The Smartest Way to Budget for Your Business Technology?
As necessary as it is, business technology tends to be expensive, especially when things go wrong. Historically, these costs took the form of capital expenditures, which meant they were inherently expensive and unpredictable by nature. This is precisely why it is so important to shift your business IT to an operating expense. Let’s explore why […]
What Goes Into Data Backup? (It’s More Than You Think)
Do you know what goes into a successful data backup strategy? If not, know that your business depends on these contingencies to confidently face the challenges of today’s business world. Today, we’re breaking down the essentials of a sound backup strategy—and trust us when we say it’s more complicated than you think.
The True Price of “Quick Fixes” is Probably More than You Expected
Deals are great, aren’t they? Offering some money and getting more than you’d expect in return… It’s the next best thing to free. It’s also really nice to get something fast. Not so fast, though. As nice as they can make things seem, “cheap” and “quick” aren’t often synonymous with “effective” or “valuable.” In fact, […]
5 Tips to Navigate Your Vendor Security and Protect Your Business
Third-party vendors are essential for modern businesses, as they deliver mission-critical resources and tools to the organizations that utilize them, including raw materials, software, and other services. Unfortunately, these vendors can also serve as direct lines into your business for a cyberattack to take advantage of for their own purposes. Let’s talk a little about […]
Learn How to Identify and Avoid Phishing Messages
You open your email and you have a message claiming your bank account has been compromised. You click the link, log in, and, whoops, you just handed your credentials to a cybercriminal. You’ve been a victim of phishing, where scammers bait you with fake messages and reel you in like an unsuspecting fish. You don’t […]