Businesses are continuously under the threat of a cyber attack. The motives include financial gain and the destruction of customers’ trust. No business, regardless of its size, exists beyond notice of cyber criminals. What can your business do to increase cyber security in 2017? The following are three major steps: 1) Take all possible precautions with devices you introduce to your network We’re already experiencing the effect of the Internet
If you are a small to medium-sized organization, please be aware that as recently as December of 2016, evidence has surfaced of a new phishing email. In truth, it is actually a fake email asking for a HIPAA audit due to a supposed privacy and security breach of protected health information (PHI) in your establishment. The email looks like an official email from the Department of Health and Human Services,
With so many digital tools for organizing, sharing, managing, and working on documents, some businesses consider going paperless. But, how paperless should you be? However, whether this step is feasible or not depends on each particular company and its needs. A recent article posted in Beta News discusses why transitioning to a completely paperless environment is still largely a fantasy. Even with so many digital options available for file management,
Many small business owners, (especially new entrepreneurs) don’t even consider buying business grade computers. Many professionals just use a personal laptop for business use or buy regular consumer grade PCs from a local big box retailer for their businesses needs. Depending on your business model, in some cases, you might want to use business grade PCs. If you and your staff are only logging on for work related emails, maybe
Keeping your business up and running is a full-time job. As the owner or manager, you do most of the work to keep things going. Many businesses find it more profitable to concentrate on their core products or services while professional IT teams work in the background. Having a managed services specialist to keep you online translates to higher sales numbers and increased access. When your customers can get to you
