Accessing the internet is a daily practice for many people. Being able to find out information about anything at any time has become an integral part of our lives. As wireless technology advances, so does wireless frequency use, meaning that they can be in high demand at any time. High demand leads to wireless congestion and slow speeds due to high traffic on one wireless...
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In a recent EY survey of IT professionals in oil and gas, 60% of respondents said their businesses had recently experienced a substantial cybersecurity incident. Most of these attacks used phishing and other forms of social engineering to spread malware and compromise user accounts and credentials. More than three-fourths (78%) of respondents said that a careless end-user was the most likely source of an attack. However,...
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As we come to the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month its important to mention how you can protect your assets in the event of a breach. COVID-19 caused an incredible shift in business technology. Businesses are still working from home and moving to cloud applications. However, most employee home offices do not have strong information security practices in place. Hackers know this and as...
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Let’s go back to the basics. Businesses have used computers and servers to improve processes and increase performance for as long as we can remember at this point in time. Software was installed locally on an employee's own computer in the average office setting with no further thought to it. This conventional strategy, however, is faulty because individual computers have limited system resources, and the...
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Although the number of COVID-19 infections decreasing in some areas and people beginning to return to a relative state of normalcy, experts are warning of a likely inevitable second wave that could likely come in the 2020-2021 holiday season. In the event of a second wave, it’s important to prepare your network now and ensure that you can withstand another potential lockdown as the season approaches....
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Businesses should be utilizing an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) during disasters like fires, storms, and other emergencies. A UPS is usually set up for desktop computers to give users enough time to save their work and progress. Another beneficial power-saving plan for emergencies would be to use a UPS for your server and network equipment. Powering Your Network UPS systems provide backup power in the event of outages...
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When planning the technology needs of your business, it can be easy to overlook backup and disaster solutions, as it can quickly appear costly and time consuming to manage. Nevertheless, good backups are a vital part of business continuity and backup and disaster recovery plans are the critical factors when a company runs into potential threats to their IT security. IT disasters can come from viruses Ransomware,...
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Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, our need to work remotely has increased due to both the recommendations from the government and medical professionals. Asking employees to shift to remote work arrangements can be difficult, especially for organizations that do not have remote work already rooted in their cultures. One of the largest challenges in managing remote workers is guaranteeing effective and proficient communication. The Office 365 platform...
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Over the past several years, cloud technology has become very prevalent because it allows businesses and individuals to access their data on-demand from virtually anywhere. Cloud storage certainly offers benefits to many businesses; yet, some businesses are finding that local storage is a more effective solution. Before we begin, we should be clear about the differences between these two types of services. Cloud storage is the...
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In today’s world every company should have a solid business continuity plan. COVID-19 caused many businesses and schools to close their doors, employees and students continue to attend meetings, classes and training remotely. Large events have been canceled, and crowded offices are still discouraged. Everyone found themselves asking is my business set-up to properly handle its remote workforce? Review the questions below to determine what you...
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