Properly securing customers’ PHI

Cybercriminals continue to find ways to penetrate organizations and steal sensitive data. It is therefore critical that businesses take steps to secure their systems in order to protect customers’ protected health information (PHI). Read on to learn more about how you can keep PHI safe from cybercriminals. What is PHI? PHI is any information about […]

How to implement proactive cybersecurity in your business

Businesses today are under constant attack from cybercriminals. In order to protect their data and operations, companies must put in place robust cybersecurity measures such as proactive cybersecurity. This blog post will explain what proactive cybersecurity is and how you can implement it in your business. Benefits of proactive cybersecurity Proactive cybersecurity is a strategic […]

Keeping your firmware up to date

Technology evolves quickly. The features of a phone that came out two years ago are likely very different from the features of the most recent model. It’s the same with printers, laptops, and other devices in your office — newer models with better features are introduced to the market yearly, so you need to keep […]

The S in HTTPS: What it is and why you should care

If you’ve never thought about how safe your information is while browsing the web, then it’s time to start thinking about it. One of the best ways to ensure your safety is by visiting sites that use HTTPS, a protocol that helps keep your data secure when you’re online. In this blog post, we’ll discuss […]

A guide to IT security terms everyone should know

You’ve probably heard the term “malware” thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? In this article, we will define malware and a few other commonly used terms in IT so you can better protect your business. Understanding these basic cybersecurity concepts doesn’t require deep IT expertise, so read on. Malware For a […]

The three kinds of hackers every business should watch out for

Hackers come from all different backgrounds. Some hackers are motivated by money and politics, while others simply hack systems for fun. In this blog post, we will define the three kinds of hackers and how each one differs from the others. A complicated history In the 1950s, the term “hacker” was vaguely defined as someone […]

The crucial role of MSPs in SMB cybersecurity

With modern cyberattacks targeting companies of all sizes, businesses cannot afford to relegate cybersecurity to the bottom of their list of priorities. When it comes to cybersecurity, even small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) would do well to get help from an expert. Here’s how having a managed IT services provider (MSP) implement robust cybersecurity solutions […]

Fileless malware: The invisible threat

Hackers have found a clever way to get around anti-malware software — they’re using fileless malware, a type of malicious software that’s not as visible as traditional malware. This means it can infect your entire infrastructure without you even knowing. Let’s take a closer look at how fileless malware works and what you can do […]

The risks of password autofill

Hackers may have found an effective way to track users using a web browser or password manager’s password autofill feature. Here’s how they do it and what you can do to protect yourself. Why password autofill is so dangerous Modern web browsers and password managers have a feature that enables usernames and passwords to be […]

TPM 2.0: Why bypassing it is risky for your business

Microsoft requires devices to carry a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip in order to meet Windows 11’s minimum hardware requirements. If your business uses computers that are two or three years old, then those machines likely don’t have this chip. That means you may have to invest in new devices just to run Windows […]