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Work From Home Securely!
April 1, 2020 in IT Security /by MihaiThe Internet and progress in technology have made it possible for many users to carry out regular duties from home. Sadly, there is a downside, users are more exposed to cybersecurity threats while working remotely. Remote workers might have their sensitive data put at risk, but working from home could result in breaching company security […]
How It Works: DNS Filtering
March 18, 2020 in IT Security, IT support, Tech Tips /by MihaiThere are certain organizations, mainly Internet Service Providers, that purchase hardware and software solutions that sit between users and the Internet. DNS filters allow users to filter out certain domains without having to purchase any hardware. Most corporate offices have firewalls that help protect the network, but what happens when an employee is working from home, […]
Why The First Few Hours After A Cyberattack Are The Most Important?
February 26, 2020 /1 Comment/in CxO Café, IT Security /by MihaiIn case of a data breach, it’s crucial to limit its effects as soon as possible. Each delay increases the chances of evidence being lost and decreases the chances of a cybercriminal being caught. The longer it takes your staff to notice and react to a cyber-attack, the higher its severity. Time is of the […]
GSuite Back-Up and Recovery
February 3, 2020 in CxO Café, IT Security, IT support /by MihaiThere are users who believe Google Vault is THE solution for G Suite data backup and recovery, but is it? Firstly, what is Google Vault? Google Vault is a native GSuite application that allows organizations to archive data, implement retention rules, preserve users by placing legal holds, search the organization’s data using several search operators, […]
Microsoft Docs Login Form Phishing Scam: Overview
January 6, 2020 in IT Security /by MihaiPhishing e-mail campaigns are used to steal sensitive data such as login information and usually their success depends on a user clicking a link which leads to a phishing website that looks like a regular login page. However, not all phishing campaigns use remote websites as we are about to see. Scammers continue to surprise […]
Few Reasons Why 24×7 Network & Server Support Is Mandatory
December 3, 2019 in CxO Café, IT outsourcing, Tech Tips /by MihaiImagine what happens if your organization’s network or server(s) suddenly goes down one night? In case you didn’t plan something, there are two scenarios: either incredibly high over-time costs or solving the issue/s during the workday. Having 24×7 monitoring of your network and server(s) will ensure that your organization can keep working around-the-clock and that […]
Why Businesses Need to Create a Risk Profile to Prevent Cyberattacks
November 18, 2019 in CxO Café, Tech Tips /by MihaiThink about the last time you were afraid of something. Did you approach the situation rationally? If so, you’re in the minority. Most people are terrible at being rational when afraid. And where cybersecurity is concerned, that’s exactly what criminals are counting on. In 2018, the Data Science Institute at Columbia found that surgeons under […]
StratusPointIT expands presence in New England with acquisition of LightWire
November 11, 2019 in News /by MihaiNever Underestimate the Importance of Data Security for Startups
October 21, 2019 /1 Comment/in IT Security, IT support /by MihaiSecurity is one of those topics that you may want to ignore, but that’s a bad idea! If you’re not thinking about securing your digital assets, some forces will find your weaknesses. Criminal organizations are operating online with near impunity, so the only thing left to do is batten down the hatches. Secure communications are […]
