The biggest risk in any network is human behavior. Users on your network bring most of the viruses and malware into your network through their actions while performing their jobs or simply using your technology. Whether they are researching something on the web, reading email, or loading a program on their computer, introducing malicious code Read more about What is the biggest security risk in my network?[…]
Anyone with a network, business or home, should have a firewall. A firewall is a device which is plugged in between your network and the internet and works to protect your you from malicious viruses and people who attempt to gain access to your network. To be clear, this is NOT the device that your Read more about What is a next generation firewall?[…]
As a parent, one of the most moving lines I have ever heard from a movie was Mel Gibson in the movie Ransom when he was talking to the kidnappers and he screamed “Give me back my son!”. He was clearly scared, angry, emotional and felt completely helpless. While the stakes are not the same Read more about What is ransomware and do I need to be concerned about it?[…]
Passwords are important, I don’t think anyone would dispute that. And in today’s day and age, most sites are requiring that passwords are “complex”. A complex password is one that has multiple nuances to it making it harder to crack by a hacker. Examples of those nuances are upper case letters, numbers and special characters. Read more about How do I keep track of all my passwords?[…]
When performing secure types of functions on the web such as changing passwords or logging in from a new computer, many sites and applications are now asking you for additional information such as your cell phone number to help ensure that is actually you who is logging in. When you do this, they will send Read more about What is two factor authentication?[…]
Every business needs customers and most small businesses start our by getting referrals through their network and from their existing customers. At some point as you start to grow your business more aggressively, referrals and networking may not be enough. Its easy to say “I’ll just hire some sales people”, but those people need to Read more about How do I find new sales leads?[…]
Business email is a great tool. It has enabled us to communicate very quickly to people all over the world without even opening our mouths! However, there is a time and place for email. Here are some simple etiquette tips you can follow to make sure that your email recipients understand what you are saying, Read more about 5 Tips on email etiquette[…]
There are many sites on which you can post your job opening and each has its unique features. Some specialize in a particular industry like Monster and others have wide sources of candidates such as CareerBuilder. The challenge I have found with these massive sites is that I actually receive TOO MANY resumes! It makes Read more about How do I find new candidates for my job opening?[…]
Managing email can be a daunting task for a new business owner. In a future series we will discuss proper email etiquette tips, but for now lets discuss how you should set yourself up. While some people still pick up the phone and call someone when they are looking for a product or service, most Read more about What should I do about email for my new business?[…]