Tech terms are everywhere, and it seems like everyone uses them nonstop. But do they actually know what they mean …? Do you…? If not, here are a few tech terms every modern business professional should be familiar with. Learn what each term means and pick up a few conversation starters in the process. Cloud Computing When […]
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Apps to Track Down a Lost or Stolen Phone Smartphones have become an essential part of our everyday lives. Not only because it’s a collection of apps, photos, messages, and contacts that make up his or her digital life, but it’s also a large chunk of money… anywhere from $200 – $1200! Because of
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4 Reasons your Business is at Risk for Hacking Businesses get hacked all the time. At this point, we expect hackings to happen. But… this doesn’t mean we necessarily accept them or that we forgive a business when they become a victim of a data breach or fall upon a security misfortune. This being said, it’s important
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You’ve probably thought about hiring an IT person at some point, and for good reason. The business world is becoming so reliant on technology that any network slowness or downtime can really impact your team’s efficiency, your client satisfaction, and your overall bottom line. But since technology is so precious (and expensive), the cost of
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Everyone always had advice on how to create a password… but what about how not to create a password? In other words, what are the things you should never do if you want to create and maintain a solid collection of passwords? Here are a few things to try avoiding. Using Words Found in
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Social engineering is yet another tactic cybercriminals could use to steal data from an unsuspecting company. However, this tactic is slightly different than typical methods, mainly because it preys on the human element. Here are a few of the most common ways social engineering could play out in your business. Sending an Email The majority
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How to Enforce an Internet Culture at Work It’s safe to assume that you want your staff to be more productive and efficient when at work. It may also be safe to assume that you’ve seen your employees waste a lot of time on the internet when they should be working instead. They’ll waste
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Best Practices to Keep Your Staff Mobile and Secure These days, work doesn’t just happen from nine to five. With smartphones and other devices, business happens 24/7. As a boss, it’s important to foster mobility—but, at the same time, boundaries should be established to keep your data as secure as possible. Even if you
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Whether you check social media, read email, or do most anything online, your internet behavior can put you at risk. Hackers and scammers take advantage of your online movements to get your financial data and other sensitive information to use for their gain, at your pain. To stay safe and protect your identity, make sure
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Make Sure Everything is Updated and Patched to the Most Recent Version Ransomware searches for vulnerabilities in your software and operating system to find a way in and carry out its malicious plans. The WannaCry ransomware discovered a security hole in the Windows operating system and used it to spread across networks. Vulnerabilities can be
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