Are QR Codes Safe?
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...
Why is Email Insecure?
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...
VPN 101
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...
Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Assessment
Both penetration testing and vulnerability assessment seek to identify vulnerabilities in your system’s security and performance. Regular testing can help not only identify vulnerabilities, but improve protection so that your data, and the data of your customers,...
Cloud or On-site Storage?
Companies have begun removing their data from cloud storage solutions in a trend called cloud repatriation, moving their cloud-based workloads to on-site infrastructures like enterprise data centers, colocation providers, and managed service providers. Let’s talk...
What is Blockchain?
The term “blockchain” describes an advanced digital database mechanism that stores data in blocks. These blocks are linked together as a chain, as the name suggests. In layman’s terms, a blockchain is a set of data stored in the cloud. The databases are meant to be...
Co-Managed vs Managed IT Services
Having IT support for your business is a no-brainer. IT services are essential for a successful business. But there are a lot of decisions that go into choosing which IT service is right for you. One of the most important is whether or not to choose co-managed IT...
The Security of AI and Large Language Models
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise. People and businesses are using it to write their copy, craft their designs, and even strategize their businesses. But when you remove the human barrier from work, it poses a security risk. Who or what...
The Safety and Security of Business Messaging Platforms
It’s almost a guarantee that we all use some type of messaging platform or app in our day-to-day lives at work. Slack, Teams, Google, and the list goes on. But have you ever stopped to think about the security of these platforms (or lack thereof)? Or about what...
What is Malware?
Simply put, malware is malicious software—”any program or file that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network, or server.” Cyber criminals can implant malware onto your devices or into your network through cloud access or even emailing a file. It can be...
