Protecting Yourself Against Ransomware

Ransomware attacks such as Colonial Pipeline Co. have plagued businesses and government agencies at an ever-increasing rate. The Colonial incident was just the tip of the iceberg, concealing numerous other less publicized events. What can folks do to avoid such an attack?

The Digital You—Protecting Your Identity

It is increasingly common to hear about data being stolen from big companies like Facebook and subsequently becoming available on the dark web.  Even though the data from Facebook was stolen in 2019, it can still be effectively used by bad actors today.  Individuals and organizations should see this as a wake-up call to take care of their data themselves instead of assuming that everyone else will keep them safe.

Multi Factor Authentication Explained

As everyone knows, we in IT love our acronyms.  One of the latest that’s been thrown around is MFA, which stands for Multi-Factor Authentication.  In our cloud-based world, MFA goes a long way towards improving security.  But what is all the fuss about?

Long Live the File Server

Cloud based storage systems like Dropbox, Box, and SharePoint provide a relatively cheap method for data storage.  On the surface, it seems that such platforms are a perfect solution to replace file servers for businesses and government agencies.  Just copy your files up there and go, right?  Well, not so fast.  There are several issues to consider to ensure a smooth migration.

Should I Buy the Extended Warranty?

Since the advent of the personal computer, businesses and individuals alike have pondered the question, do you want the extended warranty with that?  Not all extended warranties are created the same, and cost can run anywhere from 10% to 25% of the cost of the computer.  What then, are some of the things folks need to take into consideration when evaluating the purchase of an extended warranty?

Password Management

As more and more services move to the cloud, tracking one’s passwords becomes more difficult. Combined with the ever-increasing number of bad actors on the internet, intent on committing bad acts, the use of a password management program is virtually a requirement.