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Five Ways to Strengthen Your Video Conferencing Security

As video conferencing becomes the norm due to COVID-19 and the increase in telecommuting overall, organizations must pay attention to security. Here are several ways they can bolster their video conferencing security. Read More

Dan Carpenter
April 2, 2020
3 min read

Tips to Remain Secure While Working Remotely

Every organization has unique needs and as a result, remote work strategies will vary greatly from one business to the next. Here are a few key factors that will greatly impact how secure your business can be while working remotely. In light of the recent influx of remote work requirements due to the COVID-19 outbreak,... Read More

Dan Carpenter
March 24, 2020
4 min read

How to Handle a Cyber Attack

As our relationship with technology continues to evolve, so does our risk of falling victim to Cyberattacks. But how can small businesses prepare themselves for security breaches? Are Cyberattacks preventable, or are they an inevitability in our new internet-dependent world? Read More

Dan Carpenter
November 11, 2019
8 min read

Unexpected Ways You Expose Yourself to Cybersecurity Threats

New forms of cyberattacks emerge every single day, ranging from viruses to ransomware, all designed to disrupt (and occasionally devastate) your life. Our interactions with potential threats are increased on a daily basis, thanks to our growing reliance on insecure devices and platforms. From smart-home ecosystems to birthday updates on social media, our reliance on new technology has become easily exploitable. In this article, we’ve highlighted the major ways consumers open the doors to identity theft and cyberattacks, and what can be done to prevent them. Read More

Dan Carpenter
October 30, 2019
8 min read

How an SSL Certificate Secures Your Site & Improves Google Ranking

Stop Scaring Your Customers. Get Your Website An SSL Certificate. At first, it was just a rumor. One day, Google would let everyone know which websites were no longer safe to browse. It would “shame” them by stamping the two words in the search bar that inspire dread: not secure. You used to get along... Read More

Dan Carpenter
November 29, 2018
6 min read

Forget Your Password (Really! Do it now!) Increase Security with Passphrases

Improve your security by replacing your complex passwords with secure passphrases. Read More

Dan Carpenter
November 7, 2018
9 min read

The Security Benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication

Hackers Want Your Company’s Money. Without MFA, You’re Giving It To Them. You know not to click on the anonymous email link that says “Get Your Prize Money Now!” It’s a scam, you realize, so you confidently steer clear of it. What if that email link comes from someone in your organization and, instead of... Read More

Dan Carpenter
October 24, 2018
7 min read