Start using two factor authentication – like yesterday
Two-factor authentication is an authentication mechanism to double check that your identity is legitimate. Not a week goes by that we don’t receive a frantic phone call from someone with a compromised account. A bad actor has cracked their email password and sent out thousands of spam emails. Each one of these phone calls could have been avoid if they would have enabled two-factor authentication for their account.
Read MoreCritical Windows Security Update!
Earlier this week Microsoft released fixes for a critical Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Remote Desktop Services that affects some older version of Windows and Windows Server. So, why should I care? Well, if you have a Windows 7 or heaven forbid a Windows XP computer, you need to worry. If your company runs a Windows 2008 Server or for some reason still a Windows 2003 Server, you better take this warning serious.
Read MoreA Flooding Natural Disaster Guide
Damage due to flooding in the US amounts to an average of almost $8 billion annually. Undoubtedly, small businesses like yours are part of that devastation. But, even if your building is completely underwater, your business data and operations don’t have to be. Learn about the risk factors of flooding, and what considerations to take…
Read MoreWindows Server 2008 R2 End of Life
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer offer support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2, meaning they will no longer release additional security patches and updates. If your business runs off Windows 2008 you have some serious choices to make. Do Nothing – For a lot of small businesses, this is a serious…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Your Website Needs SEO
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) has widely been adopted as an online marketing strategy. Your competitors are utilizing it. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should be too. Increased Traffic The first page results in a search engine that receives the majority of impressions and clicks. Ranking near the top can result in…
Read MoreIs Your Website Backed Up or Are You the Weakest of the Pack?
In my business, we harp on having good backups for our client’s data. We take that a step further, however, and also insist on a recovery plan. A website is no different. Any system connected to the internet is at risk of being hacked. The bad guys don’t have to target you specifically. The…
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