by Sean Peters | Oct 15, 2024 | Cybersecurity, IT Support, Managed IT Services
Proactive VS Reactive Identity Management. What is it, and why is it important to know the difference? Ideally all security management could be proactive instead of reactive. Identity management is the same. Data brokers collect your information and sell it online....
by Sean Peters | Sep 27, 2024 | Cybersecurity
Most of us have seen scammy ads online which obviously download malware and viruses onto our systems if clicked, or seen people trying to scam others for information or money, or even online threats. We know that social media is not inherently safe. However, is social...
by Sean Peters | Sep 12, 2024 | Cybersecurity
What are they? QR stands for “Quick Response.” By design, they should allow immediate access to data, hence the name. QR codes are a type of barcode to allow users to quickly access information. They are able to store 350 times the amount of information as traditional...
by Sean Peters | Jul 25, 2024 | Cybersecurity, Managed IT Services
Using email is not a secure way to send information. Email works by sending data, in plain text, from server to server. There is no encryption to stop hackers from reading your messages. Despite password requirements, this plain text can be read by anyone while in...
by Sean Peters | Jul 9, 2024 | Cybersecurity
VPN stands for “virtual private network.” By hiding your IP address, they can protect your internet connection and online privacy. The VPN provider owns a remote server that your computer will connect to, creating an encrypted, point-to-point “tunnel” for your data to...
