Coming Soon – Microsoft Loop!
In November 2021, Microsoft revealed a new application for its ecosystem. Scheduled for release this summer, Microsoft Loop will add a collaboration interface to any of the Microsoft suite of products. Microsoft Loop will allow your team to organize everything needed for a project into one single workplace and track the progress made through notifications,…
Read MoreProtection Against Phishing and Ransomware
Now we know what cyber threats are capable of and where they come from, let’s take a close look at how to protect your systems from two of the most common forms of cyber attack – phishing and ransomware. Protect your business against phishing attacks Phishing is an attempt to trick you into giving access…
Read MoreThe Sources of Cyber Threats
In the previous articles we explored cyber threats and some of the different types of attack that – if successful – can cause severe problems for your business. Now we will explore where those attacks come from and some of the best tools and methods to ensure that your organization is well defended . Cyber…
Read MoreCyber Threats – The Types of Attack
In our previous article we explored why your small business may be a prime target for cyber threats. In this article, we’ll go over the type of threats your business could face if unprotected. The Most Common Types of Cyber Threats Malware Malware is software that is designed specifically to cause problems, and is used…
Read MoreCyber Threats – Are You a Target?
The number one threat to businesses is cyber crime. Today, your business is far more likely to be targeted by a cybercriminal than a traditional intruder. And if you’re a small business, even just a ma and pa shop, do not assume you are under the radar. If you have a computer network, if you…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Good Website for Your Business
Whether you sell your product or service online or not, a good web presence is no longer a nice to have, but an absolute necessity. Whether it’s a customer trying to find how to contact you, a prospective customer looking to scrutinize your offering, or a potential partnership opportunity exploring how you might work together,…
Read MoreProtect Your Documents with Sensitivity Labelling
What is a sensitivity label? A sensitivity label applied to a 365 document is a tag that can give you controls over the security of that document, both when creating and saving it, and when emailing it. Sensitivity labels allow you to protect your sensitive business content from cyber threats. The benefits of sensitivity labels…
Read MoreEmbrace Workspaces
Embrace Workspaces – a cloud virtual desktop service – improves your security, makes backups automatic and reliable, and keeps you in compliance if your business has specific regulations. It’s ideal for remote or work-from-home employees as they can work from your systems and share information from anywhere. With more of your workforce being remote, this…
Read MoreSecurity Assessments – Penetration Testing
What is Penetration Testing? A penetration test – aka ethical hacking – is an authorized simulated cyber attack on a computer system. As with anything else security related, a test is necessary – that is why safe doors are assessed by a professional safe cracker before being installed in a bank. Our penetration testing identifies the…
Read MoreHow to Gain Efficiency from Your Remote Workforce
If your business survived Covid by transitioning to a remote workforce – fantastic! Now that the worst of the pandemic seems to be behind us, coping can no long be the objective. It’s time to thrive again. You have no doubt seen multiple benefits from having a full or partial remote workforce, and employees may…
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