Businesses that provide internet access to kids have a moral responsibility to provide adequate safeguards. From the content that can be viewed to the potential for inappropriate content, the internet can be a dangerous place for young people. As a business, you should explore options for creating a safe online environment for your young patrons. Children…
Read MoreDo you have big plans for your business? It is well understood that an online presence can boost the reach of any business. Managing your processes with IT is also essential if you want to grow a business. Managing customer data on paper is largely a thing of the past. Forward-thinking businesses understand the need…
Read MoreFor many businesses, finding ways to increase productivity is a challenge. There are so many instances that call for employees to work offsite. While this time out on the road may increase productivity or result in gains in certain areas, there is the possibility that other duties end up neglected. Travel is one of the…
Read MoreScam emails are one of the easiest ways for hackers and other nefarious players to gain access to sensitive data or finances. Individuals are most at risk, but even the most well-trained employees can fall into a carefully laid trap. Amid a worldwide pandemic, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the fact that the focus of…
Read MoreThe world is in the midst of the greatest health crisis since the Spanish flu. However, that hasn’t stopped scammers and hackers. In fact, unscrupulous players are actually taking advantage of the emergency in several ways. It is therefore important for both employees and businesses to remain vigilant at this time. Robust security measures and…
Read MoreIf the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that crisis can strike at any time. In business, continuing to serve your customers while also protecting employees is a major consideration. Social distancing is an issue for many businesses, simply because appropriate infrastructure and processes do not exist. In a world where it is becoming…
Read MoreWeak passwords are a gateway to your data for bad actors. It is that simple. If you are using passwords that a child could work out, any accessible data is at risk. There are a number of ways that employees and even management can expose access to data-sensitive systems. Good password protection is just one…
Read MoreNo matter how you look at it, the top IT security challenge for your business is budget constraints. The technology to combat attacks from bad actors is out there, albeit ever changing, but small-to-medium businesses simply cannot afford to implement necessary upgrades. A survey from the Chartered Institute of Information Security showed that 45% of…
Read MoreThe holidays are an important time when it comes to managing uptime and reducing downtime for most businesses. Downtime applies to both employees and IT systems, with one inevitably feeding the other. The task of ensuring that the business keeps ticking over the holidays is usually within the purview of IT professionals and managers. There…
Read MoreNo one has to convince you that nefarious threats to your company network exist. They can attack from many fronts, and with added applications and users comes an increased risk of vulnerability. Keeping your company network secure means protecting the usability and integrity of your network and important data. Both hardware and software technology are…
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