Prevent access or use of business computers by unauthorized individuals. Laptops can be particularly easy targets for theft or can be lost, so lock them up when unattended. Make sure a separate user account is created for each…
There are a number of questions that colocation service providers must answer before your business signs up for their colo services. Colocation (colo) is a term used to describe a data center facility that lets a business rent…
While increases in security and productivity are beneficial, using the IoT also provides for added risks from hackers prowling the internet. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the term used by those in the IT industry as a…
An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure, but no cyber security prevention strategy is foolproof. Small businesses must have plans for how to deal with successful attacks. To help entrepreneurs develop such plans, the…
W2 scams evolving and result in bigger payoffs for criminals. The IRS renews warning to businesses about the scams. When taxes come due, cyber criminals are in full bloom, scamming businesses out of their W2 employee information. Starting…
Protecting police departments, and any other computer systems from ransomware require that the agencies practice good computer hygiene. Across the United States, police departments have been the victims of scammers using ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malware that…
With technological advances, the healthcare industry can provide better care to patients at a lower overall cost. Technological advances in the healthcare industry can revolutionize how patients are treated throughout the continuum of care. Technology companies such as…
Ransomware presents a growing threat to business across industries and understanding how the risk could affect your firm is key to avoiding potentially devastating damage. Having emerged as a serious threat only in the past few years, ransomware…
The latest version of Microsoft Outlook is designed to be a personal information manager, not just email. Learn the shortcut tricks and a user can become a power communicator very quickly. While many wish there might be…
Regularly backup the data on all computers. Critical data includes word processing documents, electronic spreadsheets, databases, financial files, human resources files, and accounts receivable/payable files. Backup data automatically if possible, or at least weekly, and store the copies…
David Ferris
Wednesday February 22, 2017 