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What is Threat Exposure Management (TEM)?

Threat Exposure Management (TEM) is an important cybersecurity tool. It helps organizations find and fix weak spots in their digital systems. TEM outsmarts hackers before they break into your network. Importance of TEM Cyber attacks keep getting worse. Hackers always find new ways to break in. TEM helps businesses spot problems before they become big issues. TEM allows you to: How TEM Works TEM uses special software to scan your entire network. It finds places hackers could attack and helps you fix these weak spots. Continuous Monitoring TEM keeps looking all the time. This way, you can find new problems

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How Password Managers Protect Your Accounts

Passwords unlock our digital lives. We use them for email, bank accounts, and more.  Remembering all these passwords is hard. Password managers help us keep our accounts safe and make our lives easier. What is a Password Manager? A password manager keeps all your passwords in one place. Think of it as a digital safe for your login information.  You only need to remember one password, the master password. This master password lets you access all your other passwords. Types of Password Managers Password managers come in different forms: Password managers encrypt your information strongly. When you save a password,

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Innovative Solutions to IoT Device Security

The Internet of Things is growing day by day. More devices are connecting to the internet. And with that growth comes new security risks. Let’s look at some new ways to keep your IoT devices safe. What are the security risks for IoT devices? IoT devices are vulnerable to many types of threats. Some of the common risks include: Poor passwords Most IoT devices have default passwords. Many users do not update them. Thus, this vulnerability makes their lives easy to hack. Outdated software Old software is vulnerable due to bugs. These bugs can allow hackers in. Most IoT devices

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5 New Trends from a Study on the State of AI at Work

The pace of technological advancement is accelerating. This is not news to anyone wading through the ChatGPT craze. Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this revolution. We are swiftly seeing companies adopting AI solutions. Even more rapidly are software providers like Microsoft adding AI to tools.  The goal is to use AI to do things like: The 2024 Work Trend Index is a joint report by Microsoft and LinkedIn. It provides valuable insights into the current state of AI in the workplace. The study sheds light on how AI is transforming the way we work. It provides both

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Guide to Smart Windows 11 Settings to Boost Your Productivity

The newest Windows OS is fast gaining ground on Windows 10. As of August 2024, Windows 11 had over 31% of the Windows market share. That is bound to increase fast as Windows 10 retires in 2025. Already upgraded to the new operating system or planning to soon? Then, you’ll love these tips on optimizing your Windows 11 experience. Windows 11 offers several great features. But you must use them to gain the productivity boost. Let’s jump into some of the most effective settings and tools that can transform your daily workflow. 1. Start Menu Customization The Start Menu might

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Protect Yourself: 8 Steps to Take When You Get a Notice Your Data Was Breached                 

When it happens, you feel powerless. You get an email or letter from a business saying someone breached your data. It happens all too often today. Data breaches happen at banks, online sites like Facebook, and ecommerce stores. Not only that, but governments are also victims. This leaves things like your address, SSN, and credit card details exposed to thieves.  A business getting hacked is something you have little control over. But you can take important steps afterwards. We’ve outlined the most important things to do below. These steps can help you mitigate the financial losses. Change Your Passwords The

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How Can Small Businesses Embrace the Cashless Revolution? 

The world has gone digital. We see it everywhere people shop for goods and services. Cash, check, or debit used to be the norm. Now, there are payment wallets that people expect businesses to accept. They include things like Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and more. Small businesses need to keep pace with these new methods of payment. It’s essential to adapt to stay competitive. You can easily lose business if people can’t pay the way they like. As a trusted managed IT service provider, we’re here to help. Many of our clients are navigating this shift to cashless wallets.

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Watch Out for Google Searches – “Malvertising” Is on the Rise!  

There are many types of malware. One of the most common is called “malvertising.” It crops up everywhere. Including social media sites and websites. You can also see these malicious ads on Google searches. Two things are making malvertising even more dangerous. One is that hackers use AI to make it very believable. The other is that it’s on the rise, according to Malwarebytes. In the fall of 2023, malvertising increased by 42% (month over month). It’s important to inform yourself about this online threat. Knowledge is the power to protect yourself. Especially when it comes to malicious cybercriminals. Below,

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Cyber Experts Say You Should Use These Best Practices for Event Logging

Today’s businesses are no stranger to the word cybersecurity. They are facing a growing wave of cyberattacks. These come from ransomware to sophisticated phishing schemes. How do you stand ahead of these threats? A strong cybersecurity strategy is essential. One crucial component of this strategy is event logging. It’s one that not every business owner is aware of. Think of event logging as a digital detective. What does tracking activities and events across your IT systems do? It helps you spot potential security breaches and respond swiftly. As your managed IT service provider, we’re committed to helping you. We can

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5 Ways to Implement Secure IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in Your Small Business

Even the most powerful IT hardware today will eventually become outdated or faulty and will need to be retired. However, these retired servers, laptops, and storage devices hold a secret: they contain highly sensitive data. Simply throwing them in the recycling bin or donating them without preparation is a compliance disaster and an open invitation for data breaches. This process is called IT Asset Disposition (ITAD). Simply put, ITAD is the secure, ethical, and fully documented way to retire your IT hardware. Below are five practical strategies to help you integrate ITAD into your technology lifecycle and protect your business.

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3 Simple Power Automate Workflows to Automatically Identify and Terminate Unused Cloud Resources

The cloud makes it easy to create virtual machines, databases, and storage accounts with just a few clicks. The problem is, these resources are often left running long after they’re needed. This “cloud sprawl,” the unmanaged growth of cloud resources, can quietly drain your budget every month. According to Hashi Corp’s State of Cloud Strategy Survey 2024, the top reasons for this waste are lack of skills, idle or underused resources, and overprovisioning, which together drive up costs for businesses of all sizes. Why Should I Care About Cloud Resources? The business benefit is tangible and dramatic. While organizations struggle

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Your 2025 Privacy Compliance Checklist and What You Need to Know About the New Data Laws

Privacy regulations are evolving rapidly, and 2025 could be a pivotal year for businesses of all sizes. With new state, national, and international rules layering on top of existing requirements, staying compliant is no longer optional. A basic policy won’t suffice; you need a comprehensive 2025 Privacy Compliance Checklist that clearly outlines the latest changes, from updated consent protocols to stricter data transfer standards. This guide will help you understand what’s new in privacy regulations and give you a way to navigate compliance without getting lost in legal terms.  Why Your Website Needs Privacy Compliance If your website collects any

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The SMB Guide to Making Your Website and Documents Digitally Accessible

Have you ever thought about how many potential customers leave your website because of accessibility issues? It’s not just a guess. A UK Click-Away Pound survey found that 69% of disabled internet users leave websites that aren’t accessible. For small and medium businesses, this represents a significant missed opportunity.  So, how do you make your website and documents digitally accessible? This guide will show you simple, actionable steps to make your website and documents welcoming to everyone.  Understand How People Use Your Site It’s easy to think your website is intuitive just because it works for you. But that doesn’t

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