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 often come with preloaded software, a tempting way to save money and time. Some programs have non-transferrable licensing agreements that place you in breach of contract situations when they run secondhand. Before buying a used […]
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 […]
Why Move to Cloud Computing?
We’ve all heard this popular term or even know someone whose company has embraced it…. But is the cloud right for your business? In its most basic sense, cloud computing enables users to run programs from the internet that traditionally would’ve run from an application installed locally on their computer. Most clients are rightfully cautious […]
A St. Louis Disaster Recovery Story: Saving a Client’s Computer Systems during a Potential Flood
“They tell me our building is going to flood! We need to get all the computers up off the floor!” That’s what we heard at the end of December when one of our clients called in a panic. A St. Louis County Building Inspector cancelled the inspection of a neighboring property because “that area will […]
Avoid Being Held Hostage! Ransomware: What Is It and How Can I Protect Myself?
As technology constantly evolves, we find ourselves facing ever more disruptive threats. That’s why it is absolutely critical we remain diligent in protecting ourselves from new dangers and stay proactive in our security posture. An increasingly prevalent computer threat is ransomware. Ransomware is designed not to corrupt or even steal your data but to hold […]
