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Training Employees to Spot Social Engineering

Social engineering is one of the newest methods hackers use to access sensitive information. Rather than attacking a system directly, this technique relies on human psychology to gain information. This method is brilliant when you think about it because it does not have to deal with going past ironclad network security. If hackers can manipulate even a single employee, they might hand over sensitive information on a silver platter, and the hackers can take control of the organization’s entire system. This is why its important for your employees to learn how to spot social engineering. Companies must understand that if…
Kelle White
November 15, 2023
Phishing Scam Tactics
Business ProductivitySecurityTech Tip

Top 8 Phishing Scam Tactics and How to Identify Them

Phishing has been a common hacking method for over two decades now. You would think that everyone would already know how it works and how to avoid becoming a victim, right? Sadly, that is not the case for these Phishing Scam Tactics. There are more victims now than ever. In 2022, there were more than 300,000 victims in the US alone, with damages amounting to over $52 million! The thing is that phishing scams have evolved over the years. Hackers are now more adept at hoodwinking unsuspecting victims, and they also have easy access to modern technology that helps elevate…
Kelle White
November 8, 2023
effective digital estate planning
Business ProductivitySecurityTech Tip

A Step-by-Step Guide to an Effective Digital Estate Planning

In our previous blog, we began talking about the digital assets of a business—what they are, why they are vital to the business, and how to protect them. We have also mentioned how important it is to protect them even after you, the business owner, have passed away, through effective digital estate planning. A digital estate plan will give authorized people access to business accounts, and all other restricted aspects of the business when you are no longer around or have become incapacitated. But how does one create an effective digital estate plan? It’s not something that you do every…
Kelle White
August 16, 2023
digital estate planning
Business ProductivitySecurityTech Tip

Protecting Your Business through Digital Estate Planning

Keeping your business protected is very important. But you should ask yourself if you have all areas covered. Security cameras and restricted entry areas are vital for protecting the physical location. To protect employees, implement all their necessary rights and privileges, and so on. All this is important, but one thing to prioritize as a business owner is protecting your digital assets through digital estate planning. What Are Digital Assets? Digital assets comprise everything in your business that is, well, digital. These include data, software, applications, and intellectual property. If you are like most businesses today, your daily operations rely…
Kelle White
August 9, 2023
how to attract large enterprise talent
Business ProductivityManaged ServicesTech Tip

How Small Businesses Attract Large Enterprise Talent

It is a goal for all companies, big or small, to attract and keep large enterprise talent that is suitable for the different areas of the business. After all, the more competent your workforce is, the more chances you have of successfully growing your business. But attracting talent is not always easy, especially for the SMB sector. The Challenge of Attracting Large Enterprise Talent to SMBs For large, multinational corporations, there is no problem because everyone is eager to work for them. These companies usually offer attractive benefits. We are not just talking about monetary compensation. There are also many…
Kelle White
May 2, 2023
Technology in Businesses in 2023
Business ProductivityLeadershipSecurityTech Tip

The Role of Technology in Businesses in 2023

Technology has always played a key role in businesses across different industries in 2023. But recently, this role has grown even more because IT is used more and more in businesses around the world. To draw more customers and stay ahead of the competition, you should understand all the changes and use them to your advantage. Technology Trends in Businesses to Look Out for in 2023 Many trends in technology are useful in growing businesses in 2023, as discussed in our first blog this month, 8 Ways Technology Will Grow Your Business in 2023. You don’t need to use all of…
OXEN Technology
April 25, 2023
Technology Trends for Cybersecurity
Business ProductivityManaged ServicesSecurityTech Tip

8 Top Technology Trends for Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is vital for protecting corporate and personal data from hackers and other cybercriminals. A single breach can cause massive amounts of data and financial loss. It can ultimately lead to the complete downfall of a company and even the destruction of lives. Fortunately, the top technology trends for cybersecurity of recent years provide us with multiple ways to boost cybersecurity. You just need to know which areas you should focus on to guard your business against cyber threats. Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence, or AI, plays a vital role in improving cybersecurity. The most prominent use is in threat detection.…
OXEN Technology
April 11, 2023
IT Security
Business ProductivitySecurityTech Tip

What Is IT Security and IT Compliance?

IT security and IT compliance are two essential matters for any business or organization. Many people think they are the same, while others frequently confuse one for the other. They are not the same thing, but when implemented together, they can provide maximum digital safety and minimize the risk of data breaches and other online threats. In this article, we’ll explain which is which and why both require your attention. What Is IT Security? As the term implies, IT security refers to ensuring the security of a company’s or organization’s IT infrastructure. When creating a security strategy for your business,…
Kelle White
March 13, 2023
Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
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February Recap: Personal Identifiable Information (PII) In Data Security

This month, we focused on a variety of topics regarding personal identifiable information (PII). PII includes an individual’s name, address, phone number, and medical history. In this digital age, PII is increasingly being stolen from unsuspecting individuals and organizations alike. PII allows cybercriminals to easily access financial accounts, and commit identity theft, and other crimes. You can never really underestimate these hackers and the havoc they can wreak. Just to give you an idea, take a look at some of our latest blogs about PII. Week 1: Top Data Breaches in 2022 In one of our recent blogs, we enumerate the…
Kelle White
February 27, 2023
Breaches
Managed ServicesSecurityTech Tip

Top 10 Data Breaches in 2022

Cybersecurity tools and strategies have improved by a huge margin over the years. However, data breaches remain to be one of the biggest online threats. This means you can never let your guard down especially when you are operating online. In fact, even huge global companies with seemingly ironclad security systems can still be vulnerable to these attacks. Many large companies have suffered massive data breaches this year, leaking confidential data, losing millions of dollars, and other damages. Here are the ten worst cases that have happened so far in 2022. Crypto.com Theft In January, hackers were able to find…
Kelle White
February 6, 2023