Someone working for you right now is also working alongside some of the world’s most successful cyber criminals. A double agent. And before long, they’re going to take down your business from the inside. They’ll put your sensitive business data in the hands of your number one enemy. It sounds like the plot from a movie, doesn’t it? While it could make a great edge-of-your-seat thriller, sadly, this is a very real threat to you and your business. And it can happen for three key … [Read more...] about Understanding the Real Cost of Insider Attacks, How to Prevent Them
Theo Soumilas
The Nine Most Terrifying Threats to Your Computer Security
It was so much simpler when we were growing up. If you borrowed a floppy disc from a friend and popped it into your computer, you ran the risk of catching a computer virus. The solution to this risk was simple: Most people installed antivirus software that protected their computers. And, that was it. But then two big things came along that changed everything: The internet and greed. You see, back in the day, most computer viruses were written for fun, and for the hacker to show off his … [Read more...] about The Nine Most Terrifying Threats to Your Computer Security
Can Your Data, Business Survive a Disaster?
Picture this: your office is on fire, your people are all safe, but now what? What important preparation do you wish you had done? This is a phone call no business owner or manager ever wants to receive. A call from the police, late at night, that there’s been a fire at your premises. Luckily, it was empty at the time, and no one is hurt. That’s a huge relief. But, you barely sleep. And at first light, you go in to examine the damage so that you can issue instructions to your staff. You … [Read more...] about Can Your Data, Business Survive a Disaster?
Cybercrime: A Five-Step Plan to Prepare and Protect
The world economy loses more than $1 trillion to cybercrime every year. That’s a lot of money, and it’s a figure that’s increased by more than 50% since 2018. In 2019, two-thirds of all organizations reported some type of incident relating to cybercrime. It’s easy to look at big figures like these and not relate them to your own business. The average cost of a data breach to a business is estimated to be around $500,000. The most common types of crime are ransomware, where your data is locked … [Read more...] about Cybercrime: A Five-Step Plan to Prepare and Protect
Seven Signs That You Need a New Computer
Good maintenance and monitoring should have the effect of an anti-aging cream on your work device. Look after it well, and it will do the same for you. However, sometimes, it just makes good business sense to invest in new PCs or laptops rather than trying to get another year out of them. Knowing when that time is can be the tricky part. Older PCs and laptops cost more to maintain. The cost of ownership increases as they age – a little like cars. And, of course, performance decreases over time. … [Read more...] about Seven Signs That You Need a New Computer
Are Forgotten Passwords Driving You and Your Team Crazy with Frustration?
Everyone. Hates. Remembering. Passwords. Everyone. And, yet, it’s impossible to do our work without them, isn’t it? Because there’s so much cyber-crime about (it’s the fastest growing crime in the world right now). What a conundrum. You need a long, randomly generated password to stop criminals’ brute force guessing it using intelligent software. But the longer and more random it is, the less likely it is you’ll ever remember it. Luckily, I bring good news. There is a short-term fix … [Read more...] about Are Forgotten Passwords Driving You and Your Team Crazy with Frustration?
Why Cybersecurity Needs a Multi-Layered Approach
Did you know that by 2021, cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion a year? Cybercrime is a serious risk, which is why you need to make cybersecurity a priority. A password is often the first line of defense. But a password alone isn’t enough to protect your business’s sensitive data. Why? Because passwords are created by people and are easy to crack. We all know somebody who uses the same password over and over again or scribbles passwords on post-it notes to jog their memory. This is a … [Read more...] about Why Cybersecurity Needs a Multi-Layered Approach
Guarding Against Cybercrime
What’s the fastest-growing crime in the U.S.? I’ll give you a clue. It’s completely invisible and it can overwhelm you in seconds: cybercrime. Here are some statistics: There were 5.5 million cybercrimes committed last year: 52% of the breaches featured hacking; 28% involved malware; 32%-33% included phishing or social engineering. And cybercriminals are becoming smarter by the day. They target all businesses, all the time. They are using intelligent automated tools to find weaknesses in … [Read more...] about Guarding Against Cybercrime
Offering Options, Solutions for Working from Home
Business owners are faced with challenges every day. As leaders of our community, we are continually reinventing the wheel to success. The coronavirus is a new challenge for our businesses, and we can utilize technology to overcome some disruptions. Technology has advanced enough to allow you to work from home and continue your business as usual. Also, internet providers such as SparkLight announced that they would provide all users with unlimited data without caps, which means you will not be … [Read more...] about Offering Options, Solutions for Working from Home
Finding the Right IT Partner
Deciding on a new IT provider can be tough. IT providers are not your ordinary vendor, but rather a partner in the success of your business. The company that you are going to partner with will have the keys to the castle and should treat your business with the utmost respect. There is usually one of three reasons why you would be looking for a new provider. 1) The current provider is slow to respond or unresponsive. 2) The customer service is weak or non-existent. 3) You … [Read more...] about Finding the Right IT Partner