As businesses have become more reliant on digital technology for day-to-day operations, they’ve also become a favorite target of internet threats. If you want to protect your organization from cyberattacks, make sure your security is clear of the following flaws.
In one of our previous posts, we covered IT infrastructure considerations you must make before migrating to the cloud. But beyond network latency, bandwidth, and configurations, there are a couple of other things you must keep in mind.
You don't need advanced technological know-how to protect your Android phone or tablet. Our guide shows how to safeguard your device from digital and physical threats. All it takes is a simple tweak to your device settings and downloading the right protection software.
Your Mac holds plenty of important files that you simply cannot risk losing or exposing to unauthorized parties. One of the best ways to protect your computer and all the data it contains is to lock it with a password when it’s not in use.
It’s not enough to log off your Mac
Some people “lock” their Mac computer by logging off or shutting down the device.
Many of us are comfortable using computers and devices we're familiar with. This is the reason companies are now offering their employees a bring your own device (BYOD) option. However, there's a new concept that is also starting to catch on: choose your own device (CYOD).
Below is a brief overview of BYOD and CYOD.
BYOD
This policy allows employees to bring their own devices to the office and use them for work-related tasks.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become a popular communications solution for small- and medium-sized businesses. There are so many providers and services to choose from, but how do you pick the right one? One crucial factor you should look into is a vendor’s Quality of Service, or QoS.
What is QoS?
VoIP providers and IT experts define “Quality of Service” as the overall performance of a VoIP system or network.
People often have dozens of tabs open in their web browsers to access services that help them with work or catch up on social media. As a result, it’s difficult to keep track of all of them and get the information you need. Office 365 Groups solves this problem with Connectors, a new feature that lets you connect to third-party applications within the Outlook page.
Moving your data and processes from on-premises systems to the cloud does not involve a mere replacement of old hardware with new ones. One can imagine it like a business moving from the suburbs to a downtown location. While it will enjoy more immediate access to a wider selection of services, shopping malls, food hubs, and cultural centers, existing employees will have to commute farther to get to work.
The internet isn’t for the naive. It’s a wild place populated by dangerous creatures like malware, scams, and hackers. And as any business owner today would know, data is everything. If you or your employees browse the net unprotected, this valuable resource is threatened by cyberattacks.
In the event of a disaster, businesses must make sure their servers and data are safe. But simply backing up your data doesn’t guarantee business continuity. Here are the mistakes that companies should avoid when preparing for the worst-case scenario.
