12 Tests to Boost your Network Security
By Michael Anderson |
Network security not only protects your business’ data and systems, but makes it more efficient, organized, and profitable. Here are 12 tests you can perform to make sure your network security is as strong as it needs to be: 1. Network Layer Vulnerability Scanning: Uses a network layer Vulnerability Assessment (VA) scanner. Why use it? Vulnerability scanners…
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Five ways to protect your business from ransomware
By Michael Anderson |
When it comes to cyberthreats, there is a lot to think about – from Trojan horses to worms. In 2017, ransomware attacks rose an astounding 250 per cent, according to AO Kaspersky Lab (2017): IT Threat Evolution Q1 2017. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts critical data on computers or mobile devices…
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Inside 365: Employee Updates
By Michael Anderson |
Natalya Petrekin, Client Success Manager Congratulations to Natalya Petrekin on being promoted from Service Coordinator to Client Success Manger. Natalya started working at 365 Technologies in May 2017. She has over 18 years of experience in the IT industry, including earning an Advanced Post-Graduate Diploma in Technology Management from Red River College, and a Computer…
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Inside 365: Employee Updates
By Michael Anderson |
Natalya Petrekin, Client Success Manager Congratulations to Natalya Petrekin on being promoted from Service Coordinator to Client Success Manger. Natalya started working at 365 Technologies in May 2017. She has over 18 years of experience in the IT industry, including earning an Advanced Post-Graduate Diploma in Technology Management from Red River College, and a Computer…
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What’s a firewall and does my business need it?
By Michael Anderson |
“Block that score! Block that score! Zero yards, zero yards, not one more!” – old football cheer Just like a football team’s defense attempts to prevent the offence from scoring a touchdown, a firewall attempts to protect your network from unauthorized attempts to access your system, including hackers, viruses, and malicious code. A firewall can…
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What is “the Cloud?”
By Michael Anderson |
Depending on who you ask, the Cloud is the greatest thing ever, it doesn’t really exist, it’s the internet, or something else entirely. The Cloud is in essence someone else’s computer, or rather, a hole heck of a lot of other people’s computers. It is somewhere where you can use applications or save or use…
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Take the quiz: is your organization’s technology where it needs to be?
By Michael Anderson |
Good enough isn’t good enough. Case in point: most small- to medium-sized business owners we talk to describe their technology as “fine,” or “good enough.” However, a key component of your business growth is your technology, no matter the size of your business. A 2018 article, “5 Reasons Your Company Should Invest In Technology,” from…
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The role of information technology in human resources
By Michael Anderson |
Get your new employees onboard and online, get your former employees offboard and offline When an employee joins or leaves your company, there should be a checklist of things you need to do to ensure you’ve covered your bases. At least some of the items on this list should involve information technology – a key…
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The role of information technology in human resources
By Michael Anderson |
Get your new employees onboard and online, get your former employees offboard and offline When an employee joins or leaves your company, there should be a checklist of things you need to do to ensure you’ve covered your bases. At least some of the items on this list should involve information technology – a key…
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The pros and cons of using the Cloud
By Michael Anderson |
In my last blog,“What is the cloud?,” I discussed what the Cloud is and isn’t. In this post, I’ll discuss three advantages and disadvantages of using the Cloud. Cloud Advantages Lower hardware costs: You don’t have to purchase in-house servers. You use the provider’s hardware and only pay for what you need. Providers such as…
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