Bring your own device (BYOD) arrangements have become increasingly popular in today’s workplace, enabling employees to use their personal devices to access work-related applications and data. However, BYOD also presents a security risk, as personal devices may not be as thoroughly protected as corporate devices. Hence, it is crucial to increase BYOD security to ensure […]
Fix that lock…and get a spare key! Software updates, security patches and data backupsIf the lock to your home’s main door breaks, do you fix it or just let it be? My guess is, you would get a locksmith to fix it for you at the earliest. And, what do you do if you lose the key? Use the spare key, if you have one, to get into your home, right? The situation is kind of similar when it comes to security patches and updates for your software programs.
Disasters can strike at any time, putting your valuable data at risk and dealing catastrophic damage to your bottom line. But by following a few simple steps in creating a disaster recovery plan (DRP), you can safeguard your business from data loss events and ensure that your information remains secure in the face of any […]
Password autofill is undeniably convenient, but do you know the dangers of using this common browser feature? Here’s what you should be aware of when using it and how to secure yourself from potential cyberattacks through this feature. The risks of password autofill Password autofill is a convenient feature found in most browsers and password […]
You’ve been hijacked!Has it ever happened to you that you opened the web browser on your PC and it looked a bit off? Then you perhaps did a Google search for something or tried to access your email only to have a dozen ads popping up or to be redirected to some other URL. Well, it means your web browser was hijacked.
Your employee quit your organization. Make sure your data hasn’tWhen someone new joins your organization, how do you manage their onboarding? Chances are, you already have processes in place for everything. The employee paperwork is taken care of by the HR, the on-floor assistance and other training is probably provided by a senior team member or the training and development team, and your IT team or MSP handles their IT/computer setup.
Adopting new technology is essential in business today. Failure to do so may result in missed opportunities to leverage tools that can enhance the efficiency of your work and strengthen your business. Here are several business benefits of adopting new technology. Automation and streamlining of tasks With the help of new technologies, tasks like invoicing, […]
Despite improvements in cybersecurity solutions in recent years, a significant proportion of small businesses still rely on basic levels of protection. This approach is no longer viable, as cybercriminals have become highly adept at social engineering techniques and at identifying vulnerabilities in software and processes that they can take advantage of. In this blog, we’ll […]
VPN 101: Remote access and safetyAs we know, the Coronavirus pandemic has brought about a paradigm shift in the way businesses function. Home is now, ‘The Office’. With WFH taking root, companies and employees alike are experiencing so many benefits that it looks like it is here to stay.
System & software updates: Why you shouldn’t be skipping them for laterWe all know how annoying it can be when you get a pop-up asking if you’d like to update it or worse still, your system starts to update itself. The general tendency is to put it off until the next time you log onto your device, when you put it off again.