Byte-Size Tech: Don’t Get Zoom-Bombed!
https://vimeo.com/514332080 Mark Anderson and Libby Powers chat about Zoom best practices and share the story of a client who recently got Zoom-bombed after posting the details of their call publicly. Zoom has some security features baked in, but be sure to toggle them and use the tips Mark and Libby share to ensure you have […]
[Updated for 2020] – “The Russians Have Hacked into Our Computer…” – Human Behavior and Cybersecurity
Anderson Technologies reports on a wide variety of topics to help keep you and your business’s technology safe from harm. But sometimes preventing trouble isn’t about the hardware or software you deploy—it’s about the people you employ. The year 2020 has been host to worldwide climate disasters, a global pandemic, and political and social upheaval. […]
Learn: How to Maintain a Secure Work from Home Environment
Learn How to Stay Secure While Working From Home Some important reminders and guidelines to follow for any business focused on IT security, but our guide on maintaining a secure work environment from home is especially prescient for those seeking flexible options for their employees!
The Ultimate Guide to Secure Remote Work [Updated for 2020]
With the coronavirus in the news, more businesses than ever are considering whether telework is a viable option for their company and employees. But with new cyber threats and data breaches constantly reported, business owners have to ask themselves, How do I maintain my cyber security when my employees work remotely? Whether you have one […]
Robots? Working with Me? It’s More Likely Than You Think
Remember Roomba? Maybe you have one, zipping around your home, getting caught under furniture and amidst wires. That seemingly simple machine, armed with programming and dust-sucking, became seamlessly integrated in the lives of millions. But even at the height of the Roomba revolution, there wasn’t a lot of talk about smart vacuums stealing our jobs […]
5 Fraud Trends and How to Beat Them: Top Tips to Implement for Cyber Security Awareness Month
Every October, Cyber Security Awareness Month is a time to learn, assess, and make changes to protect yourself and your business from the latest, most sophisticated dangers. Beyond damages to reputation and production, monetary costs from cyber crime add up in the billions of dollars. Stay safe and aware this October. Here are five fraud […]
3 Easy Ways to Make the Most of Your Firewall
Is the mess of cords and cables in your server room weighing heavy on your mind? Whether or not you rely on a managed services provider (MSP) to keep your IT systems organized and in check, you have a responsibility as a business owner to understand the hardware that keeps everything running. Misinformation about firewalls […]
Hardware Firewalls Strengthen Cyber Security Protection [Updated for 2018]
Does your organization or small business have a firewall? The answer is “yes,” right? If you use the internet, you’ve got to have a firewall! Don’t computers come with them? Our 2017 audit of St. Louis small businesses found that, while most of the businesses and organizations we surveyed did in fact have a hardware […]
Don’t Hold the Door Open for Cyber Criminals
Here in St. Louis, you’re likely to hear people saying they’re heading to Bread Co. for lunch, even if Panera is the sign above the restaurant. That’s because to St. Louisans, Panera will always be Saint Louis Bread Company. But recently, residents were relieved the St. Louis name wasn’t attached to Panera’s recent cyber security […]
4 Common Tech Problems Impeding Your Business’s Growth
Like most business owners who live and breathe their enterprises, you and your long-time employees are probably familiar with the quirks and qualms of your office technology. Does one of the front-desk workstations sluggishly boot up at the beginning of the day or frequently crash? Do your mobile devices only pick up a wireless internet […]
