Archive for February 2018
Becoming Your Own Security Champion
In the age of ransomware, every position is now a security role. Every member of your team needs to be equipped to identify suspicious emails, know to be wary of unsolicited links, and be passionate stewards for the integrity of your network. Here’s how you can become your own security champion and how you can…
Read MoreHave You Changed Your Password Yet?
If you haven’t changed your password since 2016, then you could be in for trouble. With the amount of breaches surmounting every day, using the same old password could compromise your information… Especially if you use a weak password or reuse the same one between accounts. In December, SplashData released their annual list of the…
Read MorePreventing Identity Theft Through Your Devices
In a world rapidly filling with smart appliances, homes, and cars, staying connected and secure at the same time is becoming increasingly more difficult. The number of phishing campaigns and the latest breaches have made identity theft a top concern, especially after news of the Equifax breach, and smart homes are another opening for risk.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Patch Tuesday And How It Keeps Your Network Updated & Secure
What Is Patch Tuesday? Windows users may be familiar with the term “Patch Tuesday.” This casual phrase is used to describe Microsoft’s regular release of security and other major patches for its software on the second (and occasionally fourth) Tuesday of every month. What does this mean for the average end user? To run updates,…
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