5 Ways IoT Devices Threaten Data and IT Security IoT (Internet of Things) devices typically refers to non-standard computing devices that connect wirelessly to a network and have the ability to transmit data. This includes standard devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets, but also includes traditionally “dumb” objects that have the ability to be remotely…
Protection From Insider Threats Cybercrime is becoming a huge threat for business owners of all sizes. A survey conducted by Bitglass revealed 61 percent of participating businesses reported at least one cybersecurity incident that came from within their organization. An insider threat could be anything from an employee lacking cybersecurity training, to an intentional breach…
How Cyber Resilience can Protect Your Small Business We pretty regularly see small and mid sized businesses that decide not to invest heavily in cybersecurity. They do this for a variety of reasons, but one truth remains: this decision makes them easier targets for cybercriminals and hackers. Nearly 30% of businesses experience a cyberattack at…
Hindsight 2020: Year of the Black Swan In business, a Black Swan is an “unpredictable event that is beyond what is normally expected of a situation and has potentially severe consequences. Black swan events are characterized by their extreme rarity, severe impact, and the widespread insistence they were obvious in hindsight.” Investopedia It is my…
IT Support Services Provide Backup and Disaster Recovery No matter what size your business is, what industry you’re in, or where you’re located, having an effective back-up and disaster recovery solution is necessary. Having a poor backup strategy could leave your data vulnerable to accidental deletions, malicious attacks, or even natural disasters. Your IT support…
Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 End of Life: How it Can Affect Your Business Mark your calendars for Jan 14th, 2020! Why is that date important? Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 products. My first thought, “Tech products come and go all of the time. So what’s the big…
It’s hurricane season, and the Southeast is seeing its share of activity with storms, flooding, and lots of wind. Carolinas coastal towns have sustained flash flooding and damage from storm surges. Even inland towns were affected. We saw a mad rush on water, batteries, and gas in the greater Charlotte area when Hurricane Irma threatened to bring strong winds and storms. As a native Floridian,…
These days, it seems that giving is a competitive sport. It is no longer “poor form” to be asked to give for a variety of causes in the oddest places. Grocery Store Checkout: Would you like to donate $1 to…? Sub Shop: Would you like to round up your order to the nearest dollar to benefit…?…