Security

How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 2 of 5]

How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 2 of 5]

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 8, 2025
  • Security

Previously, we covered why it’s important to protect your online accounts and why it’s critical that you use strong passwords. We also provided some good tips for creating unique, strong passwords that are easier to remember. You’ll be using that method to create a couple of strong passwords, but ultimately, you’ll be using a password manager by the time you...

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How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 1 of 5]

How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 1 of 5]

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 6, 2025
  • Security

We’re doing something a little different this time around. Normally, we try to keep the focus on business technology, but this article is geared towards the typical low-tech home user. These days, nearly all human beings are wrapped up in a little technology, and there isn’t a huge divide between protecting yourself as an employee at a company versus protecting...

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Phishing Simulation: An Engaging Way to Train Employees and Protect Your Business

Phishing Simulation: An Engaging Way to Train Employees and Protect Your Business

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 31, 2024
  • Security

Imagine one of your employees receiving a phishing message in their email inbox. Would they fall for it or report it to the appropriate individuals within your business? With phishing training, you can take the guesswork out of this scenario and know—for sure—that your team knows how to respond to a potential phishing scheme. (more…)

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Working with a Security Professional is the Best Decision You Can Make

Working with a Security Professional is the Best Decision You Can Make

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 23, 2024
  • Security

One of the most challenging parts of running a modern business is securing it from today’s growing list of threats. If you don’t take cybersecurity seriously, there is a real risk that your business will be the next local or national headline about the dangers of cybersecurity issues. One of the easiest ways to prevent yourself from becoming another statistic...

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Why the Built-In Password Manager (Yes, Even in iOS) Isn’t Secure Enough

Why the Built-In Password Manager (Yes, Even in iOS) Isn’t Secure Enough

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 20, 2024
  • Security

We frequently recommend using a password manager to help keep track of your credentials, given that you only use a standalone password manager—one that isn’t tied to a browser. Why the distinction? It’s simple: it’s all in the interest of security, which means it is a rule that must be followed regardless of what browser you use. (more…)

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Most Businesses Don’t Know What Causes a Data Breach—Are You One of Them?

Most Businesses Don’t Know What Causes a Data Breach—Are You One of Them?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 9, 2024
  • Security

If your business were breached by a cybercriminal, would you be able to figure out what caused the breach in the first place? If you don’t know the answer to this question, we have news for you—you’re far from the only one. A recent survey has shown that most security leaders (67% of those surveyed) don’t know what caused a...

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What is Zero-Trust, and Where Did It Come From?

What is Zero-Trust, and Where Did It Come From?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 6, 2024
  • Security

Zero-trust is a data protection method that's becoming very popular in the tech world. It’s one of the best ways to keep your business safe from hackers. Let’s discuss how zero-trust started and why it’s important today. (more…)

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One Way to Boost Your Data Security: User Permissions

One Way to Boost Your Data Security: User Permissions

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 4, 2024
  • Security

When it comes to data access, there’s no good reason for everyone in your business to have access to all the files. There’s just too many risks involved, and you’re not about to make risk management the central part of your job duties. Therefore, it makes sense to limit who has access to what data based on their user role....

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Do Any of These Cybersecurity Basics Sound Familiar? (They Should!)

Do Any of These Cybersecurity Basics Sound Familiar? (They Should!)

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 2, 2024
  • Security

While there are plenty of cybersecurity protections for your business’ technology, it is just as critical that you and your team are prepared to stay as secure as possible. To accomplish this, we wanted to share a collection of cybersecurity basics to get you started on the right foot. (more…)

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How to Prioritize Individual Data Privacy in Business and Life

How to Prioritize Individual Data Privacy in Business and Life

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 25, 2024
  • Security

Data privacy is no laughing matter, and the more people learn about it, the more seriously they tend to take it. It’s quite common for you to face privacy threats in day-to-day life. Today, we want to look at some of the concerns that everyday users should be aware of with data privacy and what you can do to keep...

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