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Improving Account Security

Improving Account Security

Passwords. These simple letters, numbers, and symbols are the keys to accessing some of the most valuable things in life. You need them to access your social media, email, bank and investment accounts. You need them to order take-out, book a flight, or to place an...

The Consequences of Not Having a Proper Disaster Recovery Plan

The Consequences of Not Having a Proper Disaster Recovery Plan

We have often talked about how having a disaster recovery plan is one of the most crucial elements of good business management. Despite our constant posts and reminders, however, there are still thousands of business owners all over the world that do not take disaster...

Things to Consider in Building a Data Recovery Strategy

Things to Consider in Building a Data Recovery Strategy

Disasters have different effects on our business, all of them unpleasant. We can avoid many of these disasters by setting up cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive data. We can think of a data recovery strategy to help prevent these disasters from happening....

Importance of a Reliable Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Business

Importance of a Reliable Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Business

Running a business is not always a smooth-sailing operation. There are often things that could go wrong regardless of how cautious you are or how hard you abide by the so-called rules. Because of this, you should have a good backup and disaster recovery plan in case a...

Quiz Time: Can You Handle Social Media Phishing Attacks at work?

Quiz Time: Can You Handle Social Media Phishing Attacks at work?

Our last three blogs have discussed cybersecurity threats and how they affect a business. We have talked about the dangers that stem from various types of malware. We have warned you about the newest cybersecurity risks expected to wreak havoc on businesses soon. And...

Addressing the Cybersecurity Risks of Working from Home

Addressing the Cybersecurity Risks of Working from Home

A remote workforce has become the norm since the pandemic. Even now that we consider it safe to return to office work, many businesses have maintained the remote work setup because of the advantages. However, the risks of working from home also bring issues that need...

New Cybersecurity Risks: Are You Prepared?

New Cybersecurity Risks: Are You Prepared?

The ongoing development of digital technology has been highly beneficial for businesses globally. Processing data is faster, reaching customers is much easier, and everything is much more efficient. But with these benefits, there is also a growing cause of concern...

Understanding Why Malware is Such a Huge Threat

Understanding Why Malware is Such a Huge Threat

Malware has become a familiar term for computer users, and this is not such a good thing. They coined the term back in the 1990s and it is a combination of the English words "malicious" and "software". As its etymology suggests, it refers to harmful programs meant to...