5 Mistakes Companies Are Making in the Digital Workplace

By Tracy Hardin | October 5, 2022
The pandemic has been a reality that companies around the world have shared. It required major changes in how they operate. No longer, did the status quo of having everyone work in the office make sense for everyone. Many organizations had to quickly evolve to working through remote means. During...

You Need to Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks

By Tracy Hardin | September 30, 2022
Phishing. It seems you can’t read an article on cybersecurity without it coming up. That’s because phishing is still the number one delivery vehicle for cyberattacks. A cybercriminal may want to steal employee login credentials. Or wish to launch a ransomware attack for a payout. Or possibly plant spyware to...

What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?

By Tracy Hardin | September 25, 2022
Few things invoke instant panic like a missing smartphone or laptop. These devices hold a good part of our lives. This includes files, personal financials, apps, passwords, pictures, videos, and so much more. The information they hold is more personal than even that which is in your wallet. It's because...

Microsoft Productivity Score Overview

By Tracy Hardin | September 20, 2022
Productivity can be challenging to track, no matter where employees are working. How do you know they’re using their tools as effectively as possible? How can you enable them to adopt best practices? These are questions that managers often ask themselves. If they’re looking at the wrong things, it can...

Helpful Tips for Keeping Your Shared Cloud Storage Organized

By Tracy Hardin | September 15, 2022
Cloud file storage revolutionized the way we handle documents. No more having to email files back and forth. No more wondering which person in the office has the most recent copy of a document. Between 2015 and 2022, the percentage of worldwide corporate data stored in the cloud doubled. It...

6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement

By Tracy Hardin | September 10, 2022
Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that things don’t need to be so formal. They’ll just tell staff what’s expected when it comes up and think that’s good enough. But this way of thinking can cause issues for small and mid-sized business owners. Employees aren’t...

6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should Not Be Using Any Longer

By Tracy Hardin | September 5, 2022
One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, age out. New tools replace those that are obsolete. Discontinued technology can leave computers and networks vulnerable to attacks. While older technology may still run fine on your systems that...

How Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection

By Tracy Hardin | August 31, 2022
There is a reason why phishing is usually at the top of the list for security awareness training. For the last decade or two, it has been the main delivery method for all types of attacks. Ransomware, credential theft, database breaches, and more launch via a phishing email. Why has...

Did You Just Receive a Text from Yourself? Learn What Smishing Scams to Expect

By Tracy Hardin | August 25, 2022
How many text messages from companies do you receive today as compared to about two years ago? If you’re like many people, it’s quite a few more. This is because retailers have begun bypassing bloated email inboxes. They are urging consumers to sign up for SMS alerts for shipment tracking...