One good phone call can land a new client, cement an agreement or forge a new relationship. So why would you put the value of clear and dependable communication on the back burner? Analog phones just won’t cut it for many companies across the globe, and more and more companies are making the transition to
We speak a lot on the topic of malicious hackers. But what about ethical hackers? Ethical hackers are the white hat vigilantes that dedicate their careers to hacking companies and making the world better because of it. By allowing ethical hackers to take their best shot at cracking into a business’s data, companies can avoid
The expression “knowledge is power” is usually used to convince a student to study or entice a friend to pay attention to current events. But what if we use it to describe something negative? When someone else gains access to your sensitive data, they have power over you. That is the very possible outcome of
As we enter a new year, one evolving trend appears to be here to stay — the hybrid workforce and its effect on cloud computing. In 2022, cloud practices will continue to grow, and at a fast pace — making the cloud and cloud security even more essential to your business. According to Gartner, global
As the economy slowly recovers and industries plan for a post-pandemic life, now is the time to factor cybersecurity into your business’ budget. Cybersecurity is essential to keep your products, finances and employees protected. The increase in people working remotely has led to greater exposure to cyber risks. In fact, according to Deloitte, during the
Many businesses will experience a catastrophic data loss this year. Here are some tips and advice from Mark Dryer, CEO of MDL Technology, about how to keep data safe. Keep sensitive data in a central location. Limiting the number of data storage sources simplifies your security strategy. Make sure that your data is stored in an encrypted file system. Emails containing sensitive data
Recently, Russian hackers made off with 1.2 billion username/password combinations and over 500 million email addresses, in what the New York Times says is “the largest known collection of stolen Internet credentials.” Here are a few simple but effective steps Forbes has shared that should be taken to protect yourself from hackers. Wi-Fi hotspots should
Data breaches have affected several major U.S. corporations recently, Target Corp., Michaels Stores Inc., Sally Beauty Holding Inc. and Neiman Marcus to name a few. PF Chang’s China Bistro Inc. can now be added to the list. The restaurant chain, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, has provided a list of 33 locations where credit and debit
‘Virus’ is a blanket term typically used to reference computer malware. Malware simply stands for malicious software. Viruses and malware usually have two main functions: to spread and do cause damage or theft. They also possess the ability to avoid detection and replicate. Hoax emails that warn about viruses are becoming increasingly popular. According to
Many businesses continue using outdated software because it still “works.” But without active support, those systems become easy targets. Hackers look for known flaws in
Many businesses don’t realize how exposed their systems are until it’s too late. Data theft can affect any company, and we’ve seen firsthand how fast
