We’re all relying on the internet more than ever — the last thing you need is for your connection to slow you down. But how much internet speed do you need? And is speed the only thing that keeps your internet hopping along? Speed comes into play differently when a significant portion of an organization’s …
With everything going on during the pandemic, focusing on cybersecurity is often taking a back seat and bad actors are taking advantage of it. More phishing scams, ransomware in coronavirus-related apps, attacks on healthcare and research facilities — cybercriminals thrive on the chaos. Networks with the least protection are the most vulnerable. Leapfrog recommends that …
The business environment has changed with COVID-19 — should your IT roles change to address it? A lot of organizations are rethinking how they assign IT responsibilities to best achieve their business goals and pursue revenue opportunities. Leapfrog has seen that one of the most effective ways to streamline and innovate is to reconfigure roles within …
(UPDATED) How much time do you spend choosing a username when setting up an account? Maybe two seconds? If you’re like most of us, you probably use your name, email address, or an old standby then hop along with your day. But those usernames act as a calling card to your real identity. Here’s why …
Ready to move some business resources to the cloud? The ability to do business online is more important than ever. From collaboration and sales processes to service delivery and cybersecurity, digital is driving success. The fastest way to digitally transform your organization is to apply tools and platforms built for a distributed workforce to as …
(UPDATED): If your smartphone is acting weird, something is up. Is it a glitch that will go away when you turn your phone off and on again? Or could it be hacked? Since smartphones can be hacked just like computers, odd changes in phone behavior that continue after you’ve turned it off and on again …
The internet is more important than ever these days — chances are you’re doing a lot more online! So make the most of it by making the most of your technology. Here are Leapfrog’s top tweaks that you can make for free or for a small investment: Move your wifi router for better performance. Make …
How many platforms and apps do your employees use? Typically, employees use a dozen or more to get their work done. If they have to log in to each one separately — then log in again when apps become idle — it slows them down and opens your organization to risk. User credentials are portals …
Phishing scams were up as much as 667% by the end of March, with most scams targeting personal email accounts. By April 22, Google reported having detected 18 million COVID-19 malware and phishing Gmail messages per day. Scammers are taking full advantage of fear, distraction, and disorientation right now. Fraudsters know you’re at home using your …
Multifactor authentication (MFA) is more important than ever when everyone is working remotely — no more walking down the hall to ask a question. This is a massive change for most organizations. It’s critical to take steps to verify identities before allowing access to your network or data. As a reminder, MFA consists of three …
