You have probably hopped on a public WiFi network in an airport, hotel, restaurant or café to check e-mail, browse Facebook or catch up on work. We all know the risks in using publicly accessible WiFi, but do you know just how much information you’re making public when...
If you handle, process or store credit cards in any manner, you are required to comply with PCI DSS, or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. This is a set of LEGAL requirements you must abide by to maintain a secure environment. If you violate them, you will...
No matter how diligent you are about security, there’s always a chance you can get hacked. That’s why you need to put a plan in place NOW to protect yourself and your CLIENTS, so damage is minimized. But what should you do if you find out you’ve been hacked?
If you’re one of the estimated 40%+ of businesses still on the outdated Windows 7 platform, consider this your wake-up call: time is nearly up for your trusty, tried-and true operating system. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end support for Windows 7. That means no...
At Technology One, LLC, one of the layers of protection in our managed service offerings is Webroot Antivirus Software. Following is Webroot's suggestions for avoiding threats online:
Computer security threats are relentlessly inventive. Masters of disguise and ma...
With summer vacation season right around the corner, here are some social media tips to keep you safe.
Like many things in life, it’s important to “know thy enemy.” And here’s the scary truth: 80% of thieves are using social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Foursq...
If you’re one of the estimated 40%+ of businesses still on the outdated Windows 7 platform, consider this your wake-up call: time is nearly up for your trusty, tried-and true operating system. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end support for Windows 7. That means no...
A question I often get is “Why do I need to be on a managed IT plan? Can’t I just pay you to come out and fix things when they’re broken?” While that’s a legitimate question if we were talking about your washing machine or car, that’s definitely NOT the right approach...
People never think it’ll happen to them. Sure, they see the reports – 50 million-plus bundles of user data compromised by a Facebook breach; the billing information of more than 2 million T-Mobile users hacked by a mysterious malicious entity – but companies like those...
No matter how professional they are, members of your team – yourself included – are going to make mistakes. It’s true of every organization on earth. They’ll spill scalding coffee into the company copier. They’ll work overtime until the office is empty, then head home...
