Change Your Passwords: Follow the Best New Policies
Everything you know about creating passwords is about to change. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released their new Digital Identity Guidelines, which explains how many of the security measures in place for passwords simply don’t work. According to the NIST, “Humans … have only a limited ability to memorize complex, arbitrary […]
The Truth about Data Recovery Services
Have you ever accidentally deleted a file and wondered how to get it back? Now imagine your business lost all its data. This happens more commonly than you may think. Data loss is a real and growing threat to your business. Here is what you need to know about data recovery in St. Louis and […]
The Surprising Ways an IT Consulting Firm Can Help Improve Your Business
IT consulting is a catchall phrase for partnering with tech experts to solve an IT-related business challenge. Let’s take a look at the pivotal role technology consulting can play for a small business. People often think of IT services as a way to help mitigate cyber crime and ensure their business technology runs smoothly. That […]
8 Steps to Safe(r) Online Shopping
Sure, e-commerce sites are convenient, but more and more frequently they are teeming with cyber threats that could compromise your financial information, identity, or even your business. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself. Online sales in the U.S. are projected to reach $523 billion by 2020, according to a report by Forrester Research. […]
Public Wi-Fi Puts Your Business at Risk: 9 Tips for Mitigating the Threat
Every time you or an employee logs on to a public Wi-Fi network, the safety of your business is potentially compromised. These tips will help protect your data from rampant cyber security threats on public wireless networks. The explosion of free public Wi-Fi helps people stay personally and professionally connected. However, many of these networks […]
A Guide to Employee Cyber Security Training
When it comes to small business cyber security, you could be doing everything right, but it just takes one wrong click from a well-meaning employee to undo all your hard work. Here’s what to cover during business cyber security training for your team. One of the most overlooked steps to small business cyber security is […]
The Small Business IT Checklist for New Hires
Make sure your new employees are productive from day one by checking all the boxes on this IT to-do list. Finding and recruiting the right talent is one of the most challenging and crucial components of running a small business. Once you’ve welcomed new members to your team, it’s important that they can hit the […]
Thinking About Skipping a Software Update? Think Again!
A vital part of any IT support program is managing software updates. It’s all too tempting to choose “Remind me later,” but as every IT support team knows, these updates are meant to fix problems, improve functionality, and make your device more secure. The inconvenience of downloading and installing essential software updates is far less […]
Buying Pre-Owned Computers with Used Software: Know Before You Buy
Buying a used computer can seem extremely cost effective. However, it’s helpful to know what problems may arise. Used computers, when they aren’t refurbished and wiped, can come with preloaded software, a tempting way to save money and time. But some programs have non-transferrable licensing agreements that place you in breach of contract situations when […]
Successful Business Owners Take Password Security Seriously
UPDATE: New guidelines from the NIST released August 2017 changed the way we all should look at passwords. Read our blog post regarding updated password recommendations by clicking here. Password security is a fundamental element of cyber security. Defending your business from cyber attacks is one of the most important safeguards needed to ensure your […]
