Posts Categorized: Cyber Security

Your Password Protection Best Practices are Outdated

Large data breaches are often linked back to a simple and common problem: bad passwords. Even today in a heightened digital security environment, there are a number of common mistakes that can have serious consequences when it comes to protecting online information.  Using strong passwords should be a top priority. Here are the top mistakes… Read More »

Internet of Things Attacks Grow by 280% from January-June. Is Your Data Safe?

Data security is front and center in the realm of industrial technology. The Internet of Things (or IoT as it’s commonly known as) is making huge changes in manufacturing processes and even consumer engagement, but it is also leaving more customers exposed to potential hacks. According to Tech Republic, cyber attacks in the IoT space… Read More »

Tricks to Fight Off the Data Hackers (Part 2)

Last month, we provided several tips and tricks to help you fight off the data hackers that are becoming more and more a part of our professional and consumer lives. Read Part 1: Tricks to Fight Off the Data Hackers (Part 1) Hackers are always creating new ways to get our information and cause real mayhem… Read More »

What is the Tech Support Scam? And How Can Your Company Avoid It?

When it comes to digital security, it can seem like a constant struggle to keep your information safe. But as with most things in business, making sure you and your team are educated about the issue will help protect your data and your livelihood more than anything else. Education means following trends and learning about… Read More »

Educating and Preparing for Cyber Security in 2017

As we’ve strongly believed for many years, education is the most powerful tool in the fight to maintain cyber security today. The discipline is changing fast because technology is changing fast. Staying on top of the latest scams and strategies is a challenge, but it’s one that is endlessly worthwhile. While the tech industry has… Read More »

Tricks to Fight Off the Data Hackers (Part 1)

Headline-making hacks are quick to create chaos in the lives of consumers and businesses alike. From stolen financial information to hacked email accounts, chances are that you have already experienced the harm of this type of criminal activity. But while it seems like hackers are getting smarter every day, there are several things you can… Read More »

How to Chose the Perfect Data Security and Data Destruction Vendor

When it comes to securing your business, your data protection and destruction should be top priority. The risks associated with not protecting your data or the data of your customers can mean the difference between success and disaster in a business. Working with a data security and destruction partner is a smart choice to making… Read More »

Where is WIFI Headed? And Can We Make Sure it Stays Secure?

WIFI has quickly become an essential tool in the function of doing business. We rely on it to stay connected at work, at home, even in coffee shops around the world. Access to the internet whenever and wherever we need it is becoming the new norm. But that’s not where it ends. There’s a bright… Read More »

How Can Small Businesses Make Sure Their Data Stays Secure?

Small businesses often struggle with staying ahead of the curve when it comes to IT and cyber security. It can seem like a never-ending cycle of upgrades and investments in the latest technology that simply doesn’t fit within a small business budget. But that doesn’t mean that small businesses are not at risk of a… Read More »

Preparing for the Hack: 3 Hacks Coming For YOUR Business

Currently, it seems all but inevitable that your business will get hit by a hack of some sort. While there are several things you can do to prepare, and prevent such an attack, knowledge of what might be coming for you can help you stay ahead of the problem. The Internet of Things has invited… Read More »