Technology
Cybersecurity Speaker Series: Featuring Rocket IT VP of Technology
With hacking groups now acquiring significant funds to support their illegal activities, what were once standard cybersecurity practices have become obsolete in recent years.
In an effort to spread awareness about current digital threats and the new measures needed to protect against them, on November 1st, Rocket IT Vice President of Technology, Eric Henderson, will provide Southwest Gwinnett Chamber members with a timeline of security innovation.
Read MoreRocket IT Business Podcast | Patrick Richardt | Spice & Advice Hot Wing Challenge | Ep 5
Day in and day out, Rocket IT team members are determined to find better ways to support clients and have a blast while doing so. In this episode of the Rocket IT Podcast, we’re making ourselves accountable for those two core values, and quite literally placing them where our mouths are.
Breaking tradition from previous installments, this segment features three engineers willing to place both their knowledge and taste buds on the line. While answering some of our listeners’ most burning technical questions, participants are tasked with simultaneously eating increasingly spicy wings. As the intensity of each question increases, so too does the heat of the sauce.
Read MoreApple’s Newest Update | The Best Features of iOS 13
While the recent launch of the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max has the technology community abuzz, upgrading to one of these new devices isn’t the only way to reap the benefits of Apple’s cutting-edge smartphone features.
iOS 13, the most recent installment of Apple’s mobile operating system, is not restricted to the company’s current line of flagship devices. Beginning September 19, owners of iPhone models dating back to the 6s can download this software update – and with it, gain access to a plethora of new features and upgraded security measures.
Read MoreAvoiding Interruptions with a Battery Backup
Although the reliability of computer hardware has improved quite significantly in recent years, even the most trustworthy of equipment remains susceptible to data corruption and component failures if proactive measures are not implemented.
While there are a variety of threats that can potentially harm the physical integrity of hardware and the data held inside, sudden power outages and fluctuating flows of electrical charges continue to yield the greatest risk. By installing an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), a user can offset the uncertainty of these threats and protect their investments; preemptively saving themselves a great deal of frustration and unnecessary costs.
Read MoreSecuring Office 365 With Microsoft Authenticator
Data breaches are no new area of discussion, but with the recent flood of incidents and the increased sophistication of cybercriminal attacks, what were once precautionary security measures have now become a necessity.
Through the use of Microsoft Authenticator, an organization’s administrator can enable and enforce MFA protocols across an entire team’s Microsoft applications; such as Outlook, Skype, OneDrive and more. In return, team members have no choice but to install the MFA software, greatly mitigating the chance of a company-wide breach occurring due to the human error of a single individual.
Read MoreThe Definitive Back to School App Guide
For those individuals who have been out of the education system for some time now, stepping into a modernized classroom may leave them feeling slightly bewildered. Where are the chalk-coated erasers, the spiral notebooks, and the crisp, red apples on the teachers’ desk? While you may be hard-pressed to find those apples in a traditional sense; one piece of technology, donning quite the similar name, has become commonplace in the classroom.
Along with its Android counterparts, the Apple iPhone has assisted in breaking down the communication barriers between students, teachers and parents. While the benefits of using a smartphone for educational purposes are readily apparent, an over-saturated marketplace of applications can make finding truly impactful apps somewhat difficult.
Read MoreRocket IT Business Podcast | Robin Bienfait | Cyber Considerations for Growing Companies | Ep 3
On this episode of the Rocket IT Podcast, Matt and Eric of Rocket IT sit down with Robin Bienfait, Founder and Accelerator of Atlanta Tech Park, and CEO of Emnovate, an executive advisory firm based inside the Park’s facilities.
As an executive from AT&T, Blackberry and Samsung, Robin has both led innovation from within corporations, as well as invested herself in innovative technologies outside of these corporate hubs. Now, in an effort to share her expertise, Robin has created an ecosystem that curates innovation, engages entrepreneurs and accelerates business growth.
Read MoreDoes Monitor Size Impact Productivity?
As the processing power of computers continues to increase, an emphasis has been placed on the speed in which individuals are able to complete standard workplace tasks.
While it is easy to assume that this escalation in productivity is directly correlated to the quickness of the PC, other technological elements may have an equally great impact on an individual’s cognitive abilities. By simply increasing the display space and resolution quality in which content is viewed, individuals may quickly find themselves adhering to a better workflow, while experiencing a greater sense of satisfaction.
Read MoreInstagram’s Recent Breach: How to Protect Your Data
When developing a relationship with another individual, it’s fair to say that some time is needed before you begin to share private information with the other party. That said, many social media sites expect a user to completely forgo this exploratory process, taking it upon good faith that the developers of the site have created an environment in which this information can be shared securely. Unfortunately, this is not always the case; and with information on expansive data breaches continuing to surface, users may quickly discover that their perceived trust with these organizations is easily violated.
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