In a Bring Your Own Device world, it’s likely your employees are storing work-related data on their personal devices. Or if your business has a work from home policy, they might be driving around with their laptop or tablet. But what happens if your employee notifies you that their device was stolen or misplaced? Besides the…
Cloud technology services can be a great budget saver for small and medium-sized firms. Learn the ways it can help you find that “pot of gold” for your business. For many, the idea of offloading their data to a virtual location can seem like a security risk. It appears counter intuitive when moving data away…
While it may sound like a black-or-white selection, there are many things to consider when choosing the right server for your business. When selecting the right server for your business, there are a substantial amount of differences to be aware of that extend past the typical black and white selection of a “cloud-based” or “in-house”…
Winter Springs, Fla., March 5, 2019 — Intersection Technology Solutions, a Central Florida-based technology firm, has signed a new national client in the consumer goods industry to provide technology services. The undisclosed company selected Intersection Technology Solutions’ fully managed services model, which will allow them to have a single point of contact for all IT…
Digital credentials, such as usernames and passwords, connect you and your employees to critical business applications, as well as online services. Unfortunately, criminals know this — and that’s why digital credentials are among the most valuable assets found on the Dark Web. A DARK AND DANGEROUS PLACE The Dark Web is made up of digital…
While stealing isn’t nice, it also creates vulnerabilities. We’ll tell you what dangers you may come upon if you’re using unlicensed software packages. Smaller firms will often use unlicensed software packages to save money, especially when they only need a program for a specific task. Aside from the legal and ethical issues involved here, there are…
Watch Out For Valentine’s Day Cyber Threats Hearts, Chocolates, and Viruses? Valentine’s Day cyber threats are just as common as jewelry, dining, and gifts. February 14th is a seasonal opportunity for spammers and scammers alike to lure innocent people into opening their phishing emails or downloading infected files. And, if just one user clicks on…
National Clean Out Your Computer Day It’s National Clean Out Your Computer Day! This day serves as a reminder to all business owners to make sure they are taking good care of one of their greatest assets: your company’s technology. Here are 6 tips to optimize the performance of your office computers. 1. Physically clean…
Oversee the Security Hazards of Seasonal and Temporary Employees Various industries have seasonal spikes that require additional employees to fulfill company needs. Discover how to alleviate IT security risks before onboarding seasonal and part-time workers. CPAs and Accounting firms often observe a spike in business around tax time. E-commerce retailers may also see an influx…
What is Social Engineering? Social engineers can gain information through emails, pop-ups, and public Wi-Fi networks. Most people are familiar with the terms phishing and malware, but do you know those are a part of a larger scheme called social engineering? This isn’t something new, it has been around for many years to manipulate a…