Posts by Chris Swinson
Securing 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 MoreSecuring IoT Devices: Essential Strategies for Businesses
From sensors to cameras, there’s a range of smart devices ready to help you accomplish any task at hand. But in order for these technologies to work together, they must have a way to communicate. That’s where Internet of Things, better known as IoT, comes in.
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.
Read MoreHide Your IP Address with Google Chrome’s “IP Protection” | Sync Up
The timing of some ads is so good it almost feels like someone’s listening to your conversations. Here’s how Google Chrome’s upcoming IP Protection feature aims to curb nosey websites that track you online.
Read MoreGet ready for another game-changer from Teams
Microsoft is working hard to lead the AI revolution and its latest update to Teams will certainly make it a front-runner. We think the potential is unlimited, here we’ll tell you why.
Read MoreThe Role of VPNs in Protecting Your Business Data and Remote Workers
Without proper cybersecurity, remote work policies can leave an organization vulnerable to attack. Understanding that remote and hybrid workplaces are here to stay, here’s how a reputable VPN is crucial to keeping your data secure.
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