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PCI Requirement 12.4: What It’s About & What It Means for You

HomeWhat the PCI Requirement 12.4 means for you and your business. Changes to the PCI Requirement 12.4 were released in April 2016 and raised an endless amount of questions. Thankfully, we’re going to explain some of the changes and what…

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The Current State of Ransomware

HomeWhere ransomware currently stands in the world of technology. Ransomware has been running rampant throughout 2016, leaving victims stuck paying the cybercriminals’ demands or losing all their data. It has even gotten to the point that the FBI is warning…

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Ransomware: It’s Not Just Your Business That’s At Risk

HomeHow secure is your essential data? We don’t just mean business files – of course, those are crucial too. But many people fail to realize that cybercriminals are after a lot more than just your company resources: at the end…

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Watch Out!: 2 Factor Authentic Checks

HomeHow hackers are working around 2 factor authentication checks. 2FA (2 factor authentication) checks were developed to give one certainty that the account is secure since it uses more than password and username credentials. However, hackers have figured out a…

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A Guide to Equipping Your Business: Mac or PC?

HomeCommercial offices, retail stores, auto scrap yards and multinational conglomerates all have one thing in common: the desktop computer. In most cases, it is the single most important business tool used on a daily basis. For this reason, business owners…

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Owning Words For Your Business: The Importance of Association

Home“Being first in the market isn’t as important as being first in the mind.” – Ries & Trout As a business owner, it is imperative to own words for your business – equally important is to stand behind the words…

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How Your Employees Are a Threat to Business Security

HomeAs a small business owner, you’ve likely invested a significant amount of money and time into ensuring your business systems are secure. You’ve hired an effective managed IT team. You have as much cyber security in place as you can.…

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Five Surprising Benefits of Outsourcing Your Tech to a Managed Service Provider

HomeOutsourcing your company’s IT needs to a managed service provider offers a host of benefits. At the top of the list, MSPs reduce your in-house staffing burdens and payroll costs while providing your company with the most qualified and experienced…

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Is Upgrading to Windows 10 a Good Idea?

HomeLike every edition of Windows, version 10 offers some important advantages alongside significant drawbacks. Businesses benefit from improved security functions, enhanced tablet compatibility, better update control and a new Web browser. Windows 10 also boots somewhat quicker on most machines.…

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Social Media Security Breach: Not Even North Korea Is Safe From Hackers

HomePassword security is more important than ever, and it’s no longer enough to simply keep your password unique, as two most recent social media hacks have proven once again. Basic Password Security Protocols Are Not Being Followed — Even by…

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