Technology
2017 In Review: Proactive
It’s been a record-breaking year in security with a barrage of ransomware and phishing attacks on the global level threatening organizations. While breaches hit the news networks, the phishing failures and the proactive heroes keeping organizations safe often go unnoticed. (Want to learn more about ransomware and how to keep your organization safe? Get our free Security…
Read MoreAdvanced Office 365 On-Demand Webinar
How well do you know Office 365? If you’re looking to use your current subscription to the fullest or just trying to see what all the hype is about, join Rocket IT vCIO Eric Henderson (official Office 365 aficionado) for an Advanced Office 365 webinar. Learn about the best intermediate and advanced features for your organization…
Read MoreBad Rabbit Ransomware Outbreak Targets Users
A new ransomware known as “Bad Rabbit” is hitting users in the US and several European countries. This malware is a “new and improved” version of the NotPetya ransomware that uses social engineering to trick people into installing it by posing as an Adobe Flash installer. Once downloaded, users have 40 hours to pay up…
Read MoreThe Role of Social Engineering in Cyberattacks — And How To Fight Back
Almost half of all security breaches are inadvertently caused by employees, according to IBM’s Cyber Security Intelligence Index. With phishing continuing to rise and more industries at risk of cyber-attacks, how does social engineering factor in? Types of Cyberattacks There are four primary types of cyberattacks: ransomware, phishing, spearphishing, and spoofing. Three of these rely…
Read MoreOur Recommended Top Eight Collaboration Tools
Collaboration is key here at Rocket IT, like it is at many organizations. But when you have team members at client sites, working from home, and glued to the office, effective collaboration is a little harder than it is when you have everyone in the same room. To help your team thrive when collaborating in…
Read MoreThe Top Seven Reasons to Switch to Office 365 Today
We’re big fans of Office 365 in the office. It’s accessible from anywhere you can access the internet, keeps your programs automatically updated, and is infinitely better to transition to than the 8-loading-disc packages of the past. And we know others love it too! But there are a lot of great features that others don’t…
Read MoreJoin Rocket IT for Our How to Build a Strategic IT Plan On-Demand Webinar
When it comes to your technology, it can be difficult to get away from what’s in your rearview mirror and stay focused on the road ahead. You know where you want your organization to go, and that your technology investments should support your business goals, but building the strategic plan to get there isn’t as…
Read MoreFive Gadgets for Rainy Weather
It’s been a very rainy summer here in Georgia. Since rain won’t really go away for another day, we’ve found five gadgets to keep you dry, no matter the season. 1. A personal weather station that connects with your smartphone and Alexa The Netatmo Weather Station connects to your smartphone (and Alexa!) to keep you…
Read MoreWhat is Cybersecurity Insurance?
Cybersecurity insurance is a type of standalone coverage that helps organizations recover after a major data loss due to a security breach, ransomware, or another cyber incident. Much like general liability insurance, cybersecurity insurance protects you in the event of a virtual calamity. Cyber Security Coverage These cyber liability policies tend to cover any variety…
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