What Does IoT Mean? By now, you’ve probably heard the term Internet of Things (IoT), and may even know that it’s referring to devices that ‘talk’ to each other. From toasters and coffee pots to doorbells and light switches, having devices connected to the web is what all the cool kids are doing these days. […]
Author Archives: Dawn Sizer
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Jan
Jan
We covered what a Managed Service Provider is in our last article. Now it’s time to take a deeper look into how an MSP protects your organization. Let’s start with what your people notice the most, the PC at their desk and the software that runs on it. Both hardware and software are in need of continual updates and […]
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Jan
Jan
What Are Managed Services? Managed services is a term that’s thrown around almost as much as acronyms are in IT. So for those of us who don’t know what it means or why it’s important, let’s get right to it. Managed services are fully outsourced IT that takes care of all the headaches you normally […]
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Jul
Jul
IoT: Security, Privacy & Updating The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a hot commodity. The devices range from major appliances to bike lojack. Your thermostat, door lock, tile on your car keys, Echo, and Alexa, all of them are Internet of Things devices. We are seeing more and more devices enter the workplace as […]
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Apr
Apr
8 Steps to Data Security Data Security is in the news in some fashion each and every day. From the infamous Equifax breach, to the recently reported Facebook data harvesting, there are an ever-increasing number of new ways to gain access to your information. Humans have moved ahead of machines as targets for cyber crimes. […]
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Nov
Nov
Every day is a good day for computer security, but today is all about raising additional awareness about you and your computer’s security. Let’s get right to it! #1 You are a target. You may not be a corporation, or have a lot of money, but you are still a target. It might be a password, personal […]
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May
May
Basic Online Safety for Working Adults Basic online safety The internet and the online world can be accessed from anywhere thanks to wireless technology. But as beneficial as the internet can be, the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi must be heeded, “You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must […]
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May
May
How Antivirus Works Antivirus software is a multi-layered security strategy that is easy to apply to your devices. Antivirus runs in the background, happily defending you from malware and viruses as you go about your day. So, how does it do that, exactly? Traditional Method Traditional antivirus products use a series of signature files. Their […]
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May
May
First off, let’s explain what a cyber attacks and ransomware are. They are any type of offensive maneuver that targets computers, networks, and infrastructures by various means of malicious acts designed to steal, alter, or destroy data or targeted systems. Recently, ransomware has become the poster child for attacks. It is designed to infect a pc […]
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Apr
Apr
Quick Steps in Outlook Quick Steps is a new feature in Microsoft Outlook that applies multiple actions at the same time to email messages, similar to Rules. They help you quickly manage your mailbox. For example, if you frequently move messages to a specific folder, you can use a Quick Step to move the message […]