Posts by Chris Swinson
Ransomware: How to plan, prepare, and protect against it
With cyber attacks becoming more prevalent, we are on a mission to help people understand not only what these attacks are and what they mean, but also to help organizations be prepared for an event and lessen the severity of an attack through proper planning and preparation.
Read MoreImproving Security for Cyber Insurance Coverage
You’re a religious governing body As a religious organization, you are driven to always be honest and do the right thing, and the public holds you to a high ethical standard as well. And you’re trying to obtain cyber insurance Insurance agencies don’t just hand these policies out. Your insurer wants to know what you’re…
Read MoreApplicant Tracking Systems – A Better Way to Manage New Talent Acquisition
Adding new talent to your team is a great growth sign in your business, but for many human resources professionals, the actual hiring process can create quite a headache. From just keeping track of the incoming applications to narrowing down your top candidates from the pool, it seems you can’t rest until an offer has…
Read MoreCRN Awards: Rocket IT Recognized As Tech Elite, Fastest Growing, & Pioneering For Multiple Years
CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, is an online news platform with analysis and perspective for IT solution providers and technology integrators. Each Year, they recognize technology companies for excellence in a variety of categories. Rocket IT has been acknowledged for its growth, pioneering, and excellence numerous times by CRN. Rocket IT’s CRN…
Read MoreBecoming 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,…
Read MoreQuestions You Need to Ask Before Selecting a New Software Solution
So, you’ve identified a need for a new software solution. Whether you’re replacing an old one or adding to your technology stack, finding the right one can be a lengthy and arduous process. You want to make the right choice the first time. To help guide you along the journey, here are the questions you…
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