Securing Your Data When Working with Contractors (or Freelancers)
When it comes to securing your company's people and technology assets, focusing inside the office walls isn't enough anymore. Organizations need to consider all potential vectors of attack, even those coming from outside the business. Freelancers and contractors, who are not employed by the company but may have access to [...]
Why Using a VPN Isn’t Enough
According to the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), approximately 42 percent of U.S. employees worked from home full-time as of June 2020. That's a percentage that may only continue to rise, with major companies like Twitter, Facebook, and Amazon already announcing that they may keep a significant portion [...]
How to tighten your VoIP systems’ security
Few companies today would survive without effective, cost-efficient collaboration tools like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions. But like any piece of technology, VoIP systems are fast becoming an easy target for attackers. Here’s how to protect your company’s internet-based communication devices from numerous threats. What many companies don’t realize [...]
Here’s why you need a VPN and how to choose one
Installing antivirus software and using strong passwords are no longer considered the bare minimum in cybersecurity. With your online activities transparent to internet service providers, third parties, and hackers alike, it’s important to keep your information secure and private by using a virtual private network (VPN). Here’s why. What is [...]
Optimize your new laptop with these tips
Laptop computers aren’t cheap, so you’d want to make sure you get every bit of performance for your buck. Bear in mind that they may not be set up to function at their best straight out of the box, so to do just that, you’ll need to take these steps. [...]
What private browsing can and can’t do
As you surf the web, it’s nearly impossible to keep your internet activity completely private. Certain websites collect personal information for marketing purposes and your browser keeps track of all the websites you visit. That browsing information can also fall into the wrong hands, which is why you should consider [...]
Cybersecurity tips for working remotely
Remote work policies have become a necessity not just because of the current coronavirus crisis, but also for the ways they improve a company’s bottom line and efficiency. Yet despite remote work’s benefits, it leaves you and your company exposed to online scams and other cybersecurity threats. To defend your [...]
Protect your network from watering hole attacks
With evil elements continuously developing novel ways to infiltrate networks and steal user data, it is more crucial than ever to stay one step ahead of the curve. Protect yourself from cybercriminals by learning more about their methods. Here are some tips to deal with the threat of watering hole [...]
5 ways to enhance your new laptop
Getting a new laptop, especially one of the latest models, can be very exciting. You can look forward to a better user experience with faster speed, more memory, and better battery life. But it’s all for nought if you don’t take certain preventive steps before using your new machine. Do [...]
