cybersecurity

Clean up your network with IoT security solutions

Clean up your network with IoT security solutions

Every spring people open the windows, air out their homes, and sweep out the dust that settled over winter. Have you considered doing the same for your home or business IoT network? Don’t be left looking for IoT security solutions after you’ve had a security incident….

Tips for Setting Up A Small Business Network

Tips for Setting Up A Small Business Network

How to set up a small business network Your computer network is the hub of your small business, helping you operate efficiently and effectively. A fast, reliable network allows employees to share files and resources, collaborate on projects, and access the internet…

Small Business Data Backup and Recovery Plans

Small Business Data Backup and Recovery Plans

Business data is sometimes referred to as digital assets, a term that speaks to the value of that data. And it makes sense when you think about it. Your financial, intellectual, and creative files are essential to your business, and if something happens to them,…

Critical network maintenance tips for small businesses

Critical network maintenance tips for small businesses

Your company’s computer network is the brain of your operations. It connects your employees, your customers, and your data. If it goes down, your business can grind to a costly halt. You already know it’s best practice to keep your network healthy, but…

What is two factor authentication?

What is two factor authentication?

Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, is an important security tool for businesses and individuals that requires verification from other sources outside of just your password. In this short video, we’ll look what two-factor authentication is, why it’s…

Types of phishing attacks

Types of phishing attacks

Cybercriminals are getting smarter. In recent years, they’ve devised more sophisticated types of phishing scams to tap into your personal information or steal your identity. Scammers no longer rely on basic phishing emails with obvious tricks. They masquerade as…

What is an internet security suite?

What is an internet security suite?

Cyber threats are a harsh reality that many small businesses and work-from-home employees have faced—and never want to face again! Improving small business internet security is a must, especially if you have employees working remotely on their own devices. An internet…

5 types of small business e-commerce fraud

5 types of small business e-commerce fraud

E-commerce fraud exploded in 2020. The pandemic created a perfect storm for market exploitation. People who had never shopped on the internet were doing so for the first time. Shops that had never sold anything via e-commerce were now only selling that way. Even…

How to know if you’ve been hacked

How to know if you’ve been hacked

Everyone–and we mean everyone–is vulnerable to hacking. You’ve probably already seen some of the main hacking tactics we’ve talked about here, like phishing and social engineering. Maybe you’ve even taken steps to beef up your cybersecurity. However,…

Spoofing vs. phishing: How to protect yourself from internet scams

Spoofing vs. phishing: How to protect yourself from internet scams

Cybercriminals are an increasing threat in our digital world. Hackers use ransomware to trick you into sharing your personal information, from telephone scams to identity theft. They even pose as your bank or a loved one to catch you off guard. To learn how to protect…

How to make a strong WiFi password

How to make a strong WiFi password

How to make a strong WiFi password Your internet connection is your gateway to the web. But it’s more than that. WiFi is also a doorway to your smart IoT devices, personal information, and financial accounts. If you don’t keep that door secure, you could open the…