Category: Blog

Don’t let hackers fool you with these tricks

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date August 16, 2016

According to several reports, the volume of malicious cyber attacks have increased since the beginning of the Rio Olympics. And even though our devices have the latest network security systems, hackers have a cunning trick up their sleeves — social engineering. Unlike malware and other viruses, social engineering tricks people into divulging sensitive data to hackers. Unfortunately, businesses are also vulnerable to various social engineering tactics. As a business owner, you should be vigilant of these common scams used by hackers.

Tags Cybersecurity

Blog Microsoft 365

Newest member of Office 365: Bookings

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date August 5, 2016

Phoning your boss to justify why you couldn’t make it to the morning meeting is pretty bad, and going through this on a regular basis is even worse. But imagine being able to manage all your appointments and never miss a single one again — fortunately, the wait is over. Introducing Bookings, the latest service from Office 365 that helps you make, manage and remember your appointments. Take a look at four reasons why you should give it a whirl:

Tags Productivity & Collaboration

Blog Cybersecurity - Detection and Response Cybersecurity - Prevention

The different types of malware explained

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date July 22, 2016

Ever been infected by malware or a virus? For most internet users, the answer is probably yes. But what is the difference between all the cyber threats out there? What makes a virus different from a trojan or worm? And how can you protect your critical data and your business from these threats? If you’ve never been able to answer these questions, here’s the the different types of malware explained.

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Blog Cybersecurity - Detection and Response

Top Five IT Security Risks: Lack of Security Patching

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date May 31, 2016

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Blog Cybersecurity - Detection and Response

Cybersecurity: 4 types of hackers

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date April 28, 2016

Why do hackers attack? Is it for money, notoriety, or political reasons? Many business owners never ask these questions, and instead only think about the means of how a cyber attack takes place. But knowing the motive behind a hacker’s attack can help you understand whether or not you’re a target and what data you need to protect. So let’s take a closer look at 4 types of hackers and their motives.

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Collaboration Tools Productivity Blog

Boost staff productivity with mobile tech

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date April 18, 2016

Most business owners are quick to think that utilizing mobile devices automatically leads to more productivity. Unfortunately, this is not always true. A poor mobile device policy can actually lead to burnout and see your employees become overwhelmed by technology. Here’s how to avoid these pitfalls and get the most out of mobile devices in the workplace.

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Blog Cybersecurity - Prevention

4 BYOD security risks you should address

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date April 13, 2016

In the 21st century, personal computing is with us wherever we go. This is all thanks to the proliferation of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. These devices allow us to take work home with us. And, with bring your own device (BYOD) strategy, businesses have never been so productive. However, BYOD poses a number of security risks if you’re not careful. What are these problems? How are they caused? Here are some BYOD security risks you should know before implementing it in your business.

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Microsoft 365 Blog

Office 365 Groups: your apps under one roof

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date April 7, 2016

Nowadays, people have dozens of tabs open in their web browsers to access services that help them with work or catch up on social media. The problem is, it’s easy to lose track of all these opened windows and apps just to get to the information you need. The new update to Office 365 Groups solves that by enabling you to connect to third party applications within the Office 365 Outlook page. So if you want to declutter your taskbar of all those open windows, check out what Office 365 Connectors for Groups has to offer.

Tags Productivity & Collaboration

Blog IT Strategy and Infrastructure

How to calculate your technology ROI

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date April 4, 2016

When purchasing new technology, how often do you consider its return on investment? For many business owners, calculating ROI is a tricky task that is sometimes skipped altogether. It shouldn’t be because if IT isn’t saving you money, it’s costing you. Here’s how you can gain a better understanding of technology ROI and how you can calculate it in your business.

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Blog Cybersecurity - Detection and Response

7 Warning signs of malware infection

Post author By Mikayla Withers
Post date March 29, 2016

As companies go to the Internet to conduct their business, their IT security becomes more vulnerable to many hackers and viruses. That’s why it’s even more important to recognize whether or not your systems are under threat from malicious software to swiftly fend off the infection. So how do you know if your company’s IT security is under threat? Here are a few warning signs to tell if you are a victim of malware infection.

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