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How to back up your files using Windows 10

Posted on Monday October 26, 2020

Business owners are becoming more aware of the damaging effects of data loss. Companies now realize that without safe and reliable data backup, important business information can fall into the wrong hands or be lost forever. Fortunately, Windows 10 offers easy-to-use tools like File History and OneDrive.

What does proactive cybersecurity entail?

Posted on Friday October 23, 2020

Most managed IT services providers (MSPs) promise "proactive" cybersecurity consulting. All businesses embrace the idea of preventing cyberattacks and data breaches before they happen, and MSPs themselves would much rather brainstorm safeguards than troubleshoot time-sensitive downtime events. But it's not always clear what proactive cybersecurity entails, so let's take a minute to go over it.

AA20-296B: Iranian Advanced Persistent Threat Actors Threaten Election-Related Systems

Posted on Thursday October 22, 2020

date: October 22, 2020

Summary

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are warning that Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) actors are likely intent on influencing and interfering with the U.S. elections to sow discord among voters and undermine public confidence in the U.S. electoral process.

How to secure protected health information

Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2020

Protected health information (PHI) includes different types of data, including a patient's Social Security number, billing information, and health condition. Because of the wealth of confidential information it encompasses, PHI is highly valuable to hackers, who can use stolen PHI to carry out fraudulent activities. This puts healthcare organizations and other businesses that handle PHI at high risk of a data breach. If your organization operates in the healthcare industry, follow these best practices to keep PHI secure.

Choosing a mouse: A quick guide

Posted on Monday October 19, 2020

The two-button mouse with a cord is what most of us are familiar with - it's been the standard design for many years. But times have changed, and the old mouse is now considered less responsive and uncomfortable to use. Worse, having a cord makes things more inconvenient when it gets tangled whenever you put your mouse in your bag. But choosing a new mouse can be confusing, especially if you're unfamiliar with the new features. Here are some things to keep in mind before buying one.

Ways to protect against VoIP threats

Posted on Friday October 16, 2020

Every business today uses Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to enhance team collaboration. But while the benefits of VoIP continue to ease the burdens of business communications, there are security risks associated with using it. Unsecure VoIP platforms may be harming your computer networks without you knowing it.