Posts by Chris Swinson
Are you using the all-new Teams yet?
Tired of waiting for Teams to load? Microsoft has heard your frustration and has rebuilt it from the ground up. The all-new Teams is faster and uses less memory; we give you all the details
Read MoreNon-Bank Financial Firms Must Now Report Breaches in 30 Days | Sync Up
For non-banking financial institutions, a change is on the horizon. Here’s how the FTC’s new mandate on reporting breaches will affect your operations.
Read MoreNever mind “can’t teach an old dog new tricks”…
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but what happens when it’s a young pup that needs training? New research on people under 40 has revealed a scary attitude towards cyber security. We tell you more here.
Read MoreAmazon Enables Passwordless Passkey Login on iOS and Web | Sync Up
While online shopping is super convenient, housing your name, address, and credit card all in one place obviously poses some risks. Here’s how Amazon’s new passkey feature aims to enhance your account security without impeding your shopping experience.
Read MoreSecuring Your Company’s Email: Tips for Preventing Email-Based Cyber Threats
With 90 percent of all cyberattacks now using emails as a means to breach organizations andsteal data, it’s essential to have strong business email cyber security policies in place. But rather than focusing on large companies that often boast modern security measures,cybercriminals have set their eyes on small businesses. In turn, small businesses have recentlybecome…
Read MorePassword Best Practices: Creating and Managing Secure Passwords for Your Business
From brute forcing to credential stuffing, cybercriminals have designed a few clever ways tosteal the passwords of unsuspecting victims. And with over 721 million passwords being leakedin 2022, the result has been an unprecedented number of widespread data breaches. So how do you manage passwords for all your accounts, and more importantly, how do youkeep…
Read MoreCloud Storage: A Simple Guide for Small Business Owners
Cloud computing has evolved since its introduction in the early days of the internet. And with allthese advancements come a variety of new cloud storage solutions for small businesses toelevate their operations. But while some may argue that one cloud solution is better than others, the best cloud storage providers for small businesses are often…
Read MoreThat long password isn’t keeping you better protected
Even passwords of 15 characters can be cracked by cyber criminals. Our latest tech update explains what to do instead
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policies
Regardless of the BYOD policy you create, deploying a guest network is always a good idea. With a guest network, your organization can separate the personal devices of employees from the primary network and its data. In turn, employees can connect to the guest network to view non-sensitive information and perform basic functions when needed. And, should their personal device somehow be compromised, you can rest assured that hackers aren’t able to spread through your primary network.
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