There’s no doubt we’ve all come far in modern workplaces. From better systems and technology to improved diversity and inclusion, there have been improvements made in plenty of key areas in business. But there’s still more work to do. Communication, even better...
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What Your Business Needs to Know About Recent Rise in Cyber Attacks & Effects on Cyber Insurance
Is your business prepared for a cyber attack? Though a grim reality many organizations would prefer to ignore, cyber attacks are becoming increasingly common and can devastate companies of all sizes. If you want to effectively improve your cybersecurity, cyber...
3 Ways Microsoft is Setting a High Bar for Responsible AI Development
Artificial intelligence is a technology that’s becoming increasingly important in our lives, and Microsoft is leading the way in AI development. But that’s not the only way Microsoft is guiding the way with artificial intelligence; they’re also taking the reins when...
Training Your Employees on Cyber Security
Did you know that since the pandemic started, there’s been a 600% uptick in cyber-crime? Over 2,200 cyber-attacks occur every day, and human error still accounts for roughly 85% of breaches according to Verizon. Cyber Security is essential when it comes to...
Is Your Microsoft 365 Account Security Strong Enough? (Tips Inside!)
Microsoft 365 is full of security features, such as mail flow rules and protections against phishing attacks, however not all of these features are turned on by default. If your business uses this cloud platform and hasn’t customized the security configurations, you...
Email Phishing Is on the Rise. 5 Ways to Protect Your Business From the Threat
Phishing remains a constant threat to business IT security. It’s the main delivery method for malware, credential theft scams, and other malicious threats. 2020 was a particularly dangerous year for businesses, with sharp rises in the volume of phishing attacks. By...
What Are the Benefits of Using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
Password security has been an ongoing challenge for businesses ever since the first login credentials for business technology were created. The age-old battle is between the need to have unique, strong passwords for every account and the fact that one person can’t...
It’s Time to Upgrade to Windows 10 Computers!
If you’re still running computers with Windows 7 at your business, you’re leaving yourself at risk of both cybersecurity and productivity issues. Microsoft ended Windows 7 support on January 14, 2020. This means vital security updates needed to keep an operating...
Tips for Making Smart Year-End Technology Purchases
It’s not long before this crazy year comes to a close. For businesses, this means it is down to the wire on any investments in equipment or technology infrastructure they want to make that can be used for 2020 tax deductions. When investing in technology solutions at...
Leveraging National Cybersecurity Awareness Month for Continuous Employee Training
Each October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) reminds us just how important IT security is both at work and at home. It’s also a great catalyst for planning your ongoing cybersecurity training throughout the year for employees, because cyberattacks...