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Windows 11 and Your Applications: Like Swapping Your Race Car’s Engine Mid-Lap (But With Fewer Fireballs) CybersecurityOffice 365Tech Tip

Windows 11 and Your Applications: Like Swapping Your Race Car’s Engine Mid-Lap (But With Fewer Fireballs)

Alright gearheads, buckle up—because today, we're talking about software and speed. More specifically, the high-octane thrill (read: mild anxiety) of upgrading to Windows 11, especially when you’ve got a pit lane full of existing applications just itching to crash like it’s turn 3 at Monaco.  Now, I’m not just your average keyboard warrior; I’m on the pit crew for a race car driver. Which means I like two things: speed and stuff that works without exploding. And when Microsoft brought out Windows 11, it was like being handed a brand-new, shiny race car and told, “It’s faster, sleeker, safer—and you…
Kyla Burdick
July 9, 2025
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2025 OXEN Retreat: A Vision for Connection and Innovation Business ProductivityConsultingLeadership

2025 OXEN Retreat: A Vision for Connection and Innovation

Where Minds, Ideas, and Opportunities Converged In an atmosphere brimming with excitement and inspiration, the 2025 OXEN Retreat was a transformative experience for OXEN employees. Taking place last week in Council Bluffs, Iowa, near the Ameristar Casino, this annual gathering proved once again to be a cornerstone event where vision and strategy flourished, connections deepened, and collective growth became a vibrant message. What Made the OXEN Retreat Unique? Each year, the OXEN Retreat curates a blend of thought-provoking discussions, and dynamic networking opportunities exclusively for OXEN employees. This year encapsulated the spirit of a new vision from our new President…
Kyla Burdick
June 16, 2025
Breaking down cybersecurity into manageable parts
Breaking Down Security into Manageable Parts: People, Policy, and Perimeter Security

Breaking Down Security into Manageable Parts: People, Policy, and Perimeter

Security isn’t simple anymore. Arguably, it was never simple to begin with, but there’s no denying that keeping your technology environment secure and your sensitive data safe is much more complex now than ever before. If you’re trying to get your bearings with security issues, you may be overwhelmed. There are so many things to evaluate and determine if they’re right for your organization. You can’t just deal with each of the multiple aspects of security once and then never return to them, because a strong defense is a constant, ongoing undertaking. At OXEN, we’re passionate about security awareness. In…
OXEN Technology
March 5, 2018
Security Training for the Workplace
Do Your Employees Know How to Protect Your Data? Security

Do Your Employees Know How to Protect Your Data?

In general, we all know we need to keep our critical and sensitive data safe. We know about identity theft; we know about stolen data. We know we should keep our credit card numbers safe and be careful about where we release our Social Security Numbers. This is why there are laws like HIPAA, which are intended to safeguard our identities by protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII). But do we really know what sensitive information is? Do we know what qualifies as Personally Identifiable Information? And on top of that, do we really know how to protect it? This can…
OXEN Technology
January 29, 2018
5 things to do to improve your cybersecurity in 2018
5 Things to Do to Improve Your Cybersecurity in 2018 Security

5 Things to Do to Improve Your Cybersecurity in 2018

2018 is right around the corner, and here are our top five recommendations for things you can do to improve your cybersecurity in the new year. Cybersecurity has been the most critical issue in 2017, and that’s not going to change. If you haven’t begun addressing your organization’s cybersecurity defense, let’s start now! #1 Train Your Employees The best way to improve your IT security is to train your employees on best security practices. Educate them so they can recognize and avoid cyber threats like phishing and scams. Teach them about protecting sensitive information. Humans are the weakest link in…
OXEN Technology
December 11, 2017