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Recommended Best Practices for a Secure Supply Chain

Your business’ cybersecurity posture must prioritize detection, evaluation and mitigation of risks posed by your supply chain. It is vital that your security is upgraded on a regular basis to better prepare for any worst-case scenarios. Having said that, it should come as no surprise that a vulnerable third party that your organization deals with can weaken your supply […]

What do IT consulting companies really do?

IT consulting, or technology consulting, encompasses services that aid clients in assessing various tech strategies that would best cater to their specific business needs. By no means is IT consulting a new concept, its importance is often highlighted by the rapid pace with which technology evolves. Which, in turn, presents many challenges that disrupt a company’s long-term IT strategies. In […]

Defense Strategies to Combat Insider Threats

Insider threats are among the most dangerous cyberthreats out there. Yet, organizations of all sizes seem to be either reluctant or negligent when it comes to fighting them. Over 50 percent of organizations don’t have an Insider Risk Response Plan and 40 percent don’t assess how effectively their technologies mitigate insider threats.1 Even though 59 percent of IT security […]

Avoid browser tab overload with these super-simple tricks

These easy-to-use browser tips will keep your tabs neat and tidy. Sometimes maintaining a tidy web browser is just a matter of putting your tabs in the right place. While there are lots of heavyweight tools you can use to keep your browser tabs in order, from extensions such as Workona and Motion to alternative browsers such as Sidekick and Vivaldi, you can also rely on […]

Smart Tech that Can Make an Older Person’s Life a Little Easier

Smart devices in your home can help with every aspect of daily life, and provide security, comfort, and convenience. Generally, all you need to set up most devices is a power source and Wi-Fi connection. A little guidance helps, which is what this article is meant to do! You can start with one or two devices and then add on […]

Why Your Business Needs a Data Security Policy

Today, the competitive business environment is data-driven. Data provides key insights into your customers and business performance that helps you make better decisions and improve processes. However, the sudden influx of employees working remotely exposes your organization’s information to several security threats. According to the FBI, cybersecurity complaints increased from 1,000 to 4,000 complaints daily during the COVID-19 pandemic.[i] […]

Making Ongoing Risk Management an Operational Standard

No business today is 100 percent secure from cyberthreats and more businesses are waking up to this reality now than ever before. It’s no wonder cybersecurity investment in 2020 is pegged to grow by 5.6 percent to reach nearly $43.1 billion in value.1 With cyberattacks surging due to widespread remote work and increased online interactions during the pandemic, it seems […]

The Dangers of the Inbox: One Click Away

Every now and then, an email with a catchy subject line appears in your inbox and you end up clicking on it, either because you’re curious about the subject line or because you assume the sender is trustworthy. Unfortunately, this is how most cyberattacks tend to begin – with a single click. What unfolds next only puts your security and […]

This is How You Repurpose Your Old Gadgets

Step away from the trash bin! There are plenty of ways to give old phones, laptops, and cameras a new life. ELECTRONIC WASTE IS a huge problem, one that’s getting worse: We’re now producing 21 percent more e-waste globally than we were five years ago. When it comes to gadgets like phones, your brand new model will likely be superseded in a year, […]

A Remote Business is a Competitive Advantage

As of 2018, 3.6% of the U.S. workforce worked from home. Since the 2019-2020 COVID pandemic, work-from-home numbers has grown exponentially. Though the transition has been abrupt for many, entrepreneurs and companies have adapted quickly. For business owners, you might wonder what remote business growth can look like now and beyond. Will going remote alter your strategies? The answer depends […]