Month: June 2016

Data Breach and Cybercrime in California: What You Need to Know

If you are a business owner with any kind of IT infrastructure in place, you should make sure you’re protected against cybercrime. Even though cybercrime sounds like something that only happens to governments…

Beware of Free Thumb Drives With Malware

Whatever you call them — USB, thumb or flash drives — they hold a ton of data. (For the purposes of this discussion, we will refer to them as “USB drives.”) Their storage…

Why the Cloud Hasn’t Gained Sway With Legal Professionals

The cloud has become ubiquitous in the past decade. Just about every business taps into the cloud’s storage power. Even students, teachers and everyday individuals rely on the cloud. Yet there is one…

The Unsung Hero: Why a Strong IT Department is the REAL Hero

A company is only as strong as the foundation it is based on. In the fast-paced world of the 21st century, that means having top of the line technology. Without the best in…

How PoS Attacks Can Stifle a Business

t wasn’t long ago when business owners were primarily concerned about on-site break-ins, employee theft and damage stemming from natural disasters. Over the past couple of decades the focus of security efforts has…

Windows Shortcomings Highlight the Need for Improved Cybersecurity

Most of us use computers that run the Windows operating system. The ubiquity of Windows has certainly improved efficiency yet it also makes the operating system a convenient target for wrongdoers. As recent…

Why CEOs Should Care About IT

Most of today’s CEOs realize the importance of IT. They hire professionals to handle it. They may also ask questions now and then about security risks or improving functionality. However, most CEOs are…

Is Your Organization Prepared for a Ransomware Attack?

Imagine arriving at work, attempting to log onto your computer, and being unable to access your files. Instead, you’re greeted with a message instructing you to pay a fine or lose all of…

The Darknet is the Internet’s Hangout for Outlaws

You run a reputable business. Your online presence is a nicely designed website with a cache of great keywords and agile ad words. When the web crawler spider comes crawling, you get a…

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Crafting a new business strategy takes time, attention, and a great deal of focus. When you're running a small- to medium-sized business, these are three of the things that are in the shortest…