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Disaster Recovery Planning: Why It Matters

As more businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on technology to store data, manage operations, and communicate, they are also becoming vulnerable to a significant vulnerability; the risk of disruptions caused by natural disasters, cyberattacks, or system failures. Disaster recovery planning (DRP) is a critical process that ensures organizations can quickly

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Maximizing Small Business Growth with Real IT Strategy

Maximizing Small Business Growth with Real IT Strategy

With technology becoming an integral part of business operations, efficient IT strategies can be the key to unlocking this potential growth. As experts in the field, we understand the unique challenges small businesses face, and we’re here to guide you through maximizing the benefits of a robust IT strategy to

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The Power of Regular IT Audits

The Power of Regular IT Audits: Protecting Your Business from Emerging Threats

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the stakes for your business have never been higher. Security breaches can cripple operations, making regular security audits essential for safeguarding your assets and peace of mind. Imagine driving without gauges—IT audits serve as your vital indicators, ensuring your technological infrastructure remains robust and efficient.

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How to Stop Your PC from Overheating

Overheating can be a serious issue not only for your PC, but for the lifespan of the components in it, as well as causing issues with performance, but how can you stop your PC from overheating in the first place? One of the most important ways to stop your PC

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Should You Use AI to Scan Resumes

With the recent advances in AI technology, it’s no wonder many businesses are using AI to increase productivity. These days, you can use AI to create images from scratch, write web content, and even scan resumes for you, but should you use AI to scan resumes, and what are the

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How to Make Your Windows 11 PC Run Faster

Over the years Windows 11 has continued to improve and add new features with every Windows 11 update. But with new features and background services being added, you might find your computer starting to become a little slower than usual. Not only can Windows updates slow down your Windows 11

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The Power of Regular IT Audits
IT Security
Don Houk

The Power of Regular IT Audits: Protecting Your Business from Emerging Threats

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the stakes for your business have never been higher. Security breaches can cripple operations, making regular security audits essential for safeguarding your assets and peace of mind. Imagine driving without gauges—IT audits serve as your vital indicators, ensuring your technological infrastructure remains robust and efficient. Beyond just security, these audits enhance productivity by identifying inefficiencies and streamlining operations. Don’t let minor glitches escalate into major disasters. Discover how a proactive approach to IT management can empower your business to thrive securely and efficiently. Read on to learn more about the transformative power of regular security audits!

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IT Security
Don Houk

Are Remote Employees a Cyber Threat

With the number of remote employees on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, the modern workplace has seen dramatic transformations, but do these transformations pose a threat, and more importantly, are remote employees a cyber threat? The New Remote Working Landscape Before remote work became widespread, largely due to the

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IT Security
Kegan Mooney

The Pros and Cons of Biometric Security

Biometric security, which uses physical characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or voice patterns, has quickly become a popular method for keeping accounts and data secure in both consumer and corporate settings. It’s now a common feature in smartphones, banking apps, and even border control systems. But like any technology,

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IT Security
Kegan Mooney

Malware Statistics 2024: A Comprehensive Overview

As technology advances, so does the threat landscape, with malware evolving into a significant concern for organizations globally. With a staggering 560,000 new malware instances detected daily and over 1 billion already in circulation, the challenge to secure systems is more pressing than ever. The malware statistics in 2024 are

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IT Security
Kegan Mooney

Understanding Ransomware Attacks and How to Prevent Them

Ransomware is one of the most devastating forms of cyber security threats you can face. Ransomware is an invasive malware that prevents a user from accessing their device, and all the data stored on it. Unlike some malware, if you’ve been targeted by a ransomware attack you will know it. Not

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IT Security
Don Houk

What Are DDoS Attacks and How to Protect Yourself From Them

In today’s digital world, where everyone is connected through the digital landscape, there is an ever-increasing threat of cyberattacks. One of the most damaging cyberattacks is the DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attack. But what exactly is a DDoS attack, how can it affect your small business, and more importantly, what can

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IT Security
Kegan Mooney

What Are Phishing Attacks and How to Prevent Them

It’s unfortunately become fairly common practice for attackers to prey on their victims through the use of cybercrime. One of the most popular forms of attack is phishing. Attackers, posing as legitimate individuals or companies, will attempt to obtain sensitive information like your username, password, credit card information, and more,

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IT Security
Don Houk

The Wrong Number Scam! Don’t Respond to It

Chances are that you’ve gotten a wrong number text in the last year or two. While this looks like an innocent mistake, it’s actually the start of a long scam that has resulted in millions of lost dollars from victims. Let’s step through what happens if you respond to a

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IT Security
Kegan Mooney

Should You Use Employee Monitoring?

In an era where remote work is becoming increasingly popular, businesses are exploring various tools and strategies to ensure productivity and security. Employee monitoring software and computer monitoring services have emerged as popular solutions, but should you use employee monitoring or not? There are several benefits to employee monitoring, as

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