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December 7, 2020

How Cloud Computing Can Help Your Home Business

  A decade ago, home businesses had to utilize a variety of softwares to handle email, bookkeeping, graphic design, and more. However in today’s tech world, everything is web-based. This saves tons of wear and tear on your computer, and allows for more storage space. This evolution has proved particularly handy in a pandemic environment, […]
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cyber security
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December 1, 2020

How to Stay Up to Date on Cyber Security Trends

  The world is cyber security is constantly changing, making it challenging to stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices. But with the right resources on hand, it’s much easier than you think! In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks for staying up to speed on cyber security, without feeling […]
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NTA
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November 27, 2020

Cyber Security 101: What is Network Traffic Analysis?

Network Traffic Analysis, or NTA, is a common term in cyber security, but something not many know about. So what is it, why is it important, and why can organizations benefit from it? Let’s dive in.  What is NTA?    Network traffic analysis (NTA) is the process of intercepting, recording and analyzing network traffic communication […]
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project management
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November 19, 2020

Why Project Management Needs Cyber Security Training

  Project management and cybersecurity go hand in hand these days. Planning and implementing a business/IT project is nearly impossible without being able to control the IT environment and security issues together.    Here’s why cyber security and project management need to go hand in hand:   Both need proper planning in place.   The […]
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video conferencing
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November 12, 2020

How to Avoid Cyber Security Video Conferencing Pitfalls

Video conferencing and meetings have become the norm in the midst of the pandemic. Although we used these services pre-Covid, the level of use has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. Remote working has led to an increase in cyber security tasks, and video conferencing is no different.   Most of us would never think […]
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managed backup service
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November 2, 2020

Reasons to Consider a Managed Backup Service

  Data is the backbone of every business today. Almost every organization requires continued access to their IT systems and data. The question is, who manages it? Backing up data is no easy task, and shouldn’t be taken lightly. For organizations with limited IT resources, a managed backup service may be the perfect option.    […]
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data breach
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October 26, 2020

Tips for Managing Your Reputation After a Data Breach

Reputation management and data breach are two phrases you never want to see in the same sentence. But unfortunately, stuff happens. And while a data breach is never expected, it’s always something to be prepared for. Losing data is never a positive thing, but the way an organization handles the communication afterwards could make the […]
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GDPR
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October 19, 2020

GDPR Compliance Checklist for Home Businesses

It’s been over 2 ½ years since GDPR was put into effect. It’s critical that businesses everywhere follow these rules and regulations, yet an astounding 50% of companies don’t know if they’re being fully compliant. GDPR consists of tons of rules and regulations regarding private data. And for those of you who are working at […]
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electronic data
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October 12, 2020

Understanding Liability for Damage to Electronic Data

It’s not uncommon that an employee accidentally puts a customer’s electronic data in jeopardy. The question is, will the customer sue for the cost of reconstructing the data, and will it be covered by a general liability policy? Unfortunately, the answer is probably no. However, it is possible to buy back some coverage due to […]
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cyber security
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October 5, 2020

Tips for Keeping Your Mobile Devices Safe from Cyber Security Threats

The data of 11,000 RescueTime users shows the top 20% of smartphone users spend more than 4.5 hours on their phones during weekdays. Even more alarming? Most people check their phones 58 times a day, with 30 of those times being during work hours. So what does this mean for cyber security?   Especially with […]
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