Many small- to medium-sized business (SMB) owners fail to prepare for major crises like flood and ransomware attacks. Disaster events can cause downtime, which can result in lost revenue and lower profits. In addition, SMBs that fail to recover quickly from disruption face the risk of losing their customers to their competitors. To prevent this […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) created many of the password best practices you probably loathe, including using a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. The NIST now says those guidelines were ill-advised and has changed its stance. Find out why and what this means for you. The problem The issue isn’t […]
Microsoft 365 is one of the most trusted business productivity tools in the market today, as remote office and work from home arrangements have become the norm. What's more, the product's subscription-based pricing model gives businesses the flexibility to scale up or down with ease, enabling them to pay only for the services they need.
It’s almost impossible for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) today to function without Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP). And as an SMB owner, you should explore ways to maximize your VoIP system’s features. For starters, you can use its call recording function to enhance your customer service quality. In turn, you can reap the following […]
OneNote, the hidden gem of Microsoft Office, has your digital note-taking needs covered. This software is essentially a digital notebook that allows you to organize or visualize your ideas using text, video, audio, and other multimedia sources. Here’s how you can get the most out of this powerful app. Organize your digital notebook While both […]
In a recent survey by Vistaprint, 42% of the 1,800 participants said that it was “very unlikely” for them to purchase from “ugly” websites. That’s not so surprising, given that there are plenty of visually appealing and user-friendly competitors’ websites that they can visit instead. If your business website fails to make a critical good […]
We all receive spam emails. Spam can be anything from events newsletters to generic banking reminders to online grocery deals. But while most spam emails are generally harmless, there are times when they contain dubious content that can put users and organizations at risk.
If you think cybersecurity protection is only for large enterprises, think again. More and more cybercriminals are targeting small- and mid-sized businesses because of their lack of proper cybersecurity solutions. Viruses, ransomware, and other types of malware are also becoming more dangerous. This is why using antivirus software is more important than ever. If you’re […]
Most businesses are familiar with denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, or attacks that cripple an IT network, system, or machine to deny access to intended users. Not many businesses know, however, that Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems can be a DoS attack target too. If you have security measures in place against regular DoS attacks but […]
Maintaining data security is a daily responsibility that entails protecting IT systems even during businesses’ off-peak periods. It’s easy to see why many small businesses may feel overwhelmed to handle such an exacting task.
What many business leaders fail to realize is that the key to data security success is building the system from the ground up and constructing a well-designed network. A well-designed network can solve IT problems before they arise, monitor and respond to threats more quickly and effectively, and minimize […]
