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January 2018: Now that net neutrality is repealed and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are also content service providers, what does this mean for organizations and the customers who do business with them? While there are a lot of unknowns, organizations and consumers alike could face changes in internet speeds, access and costs as early as …
January 2018: If you’ve ever wondered whether or not it’s a good idea to create new accounts using a social network like Facebook for your login information, wonder no more. While ease of use is definitely a reason to go social, there’s a price to pay for free services! Here’s why social network logins are …
Update for January 2018 (Originally published May 2016): Are you thinking of switching from a laptop to a laptop/tablet hybrid in 2018? A hybrid has a touchscreen that either detaches or can be flipped around so that it can also be used as a tablet. This 2-in-1 feature is what makes hybrids more popular than …
December 2017: With 90% of all cyber attacks originating from email, it’s time for your organization to step up its email security game. The latest spam filters alone aren’t enough protection. Today’s most dangerous threats come from spear phishing scams that circumvent filters. The best next-generation email security is smart — literally. It goes beyond …
What’s the single most important thing you can do to protect your business from cybercrime? Have good firewalls and anti-malware? It’s actually more analog than that — it’s training your employees to spot and react to scams. All the advanced perimeter technology in the world won’t help if your employees inadvertently hand criminals the keys. …
December 2017: Smartphones keep getting better — lucky us! But which top-end model — the Apple iPhone X or Samsung Galaxy Note 8 — is best to use for business? Both have features in common, including a full-screen design, waterproofing, wireless charging, and the same WiFi and Bluetooth technology, but they also have some important …
November 2017: If your IT makes it harder for your employees to do their jobs efficiently — maybe you have spotty internet, network issues, or problems with devices or apps — the experience you’re providing them might be motivating them in the wrong direction! IT can factor heavily into the employee experience at your organization, …
November 2017: When it comes to cybersecurity, there are two things your organization needs to be doing right now — multi-factor authentication (MFA) and data encryption. Hackers have become too sophisticated to be stopped by yesterday’s security policies. Implementing encryption or MFA (or both) may not be as easy as flipping a switch but it’s …
November 2017: If you’re in the fortunate position of having leftover IT budget in 2017, it’s time to put those funds to good use. Since you need to act fast, focus on things you can purchase and execute quickly — like replacements or upgrades — rather than on things you will need to implement for …
October 2017: The ripple effects of the Equifax breach are spreading far and oh so wide, all the way to possibly impacting the companies that your organization can do business with. Due to increased cybersecurity concerns, enterprises are poised to require their vendors and partners meet the same cybersecurity requirements that they must meet themselves …
