One of the most common questions asked by users is, “Why is my computer so slow?”. While a question that holds a plethora of possible answers, there are some issues that occur more commonly than others. Malware If malware or a virus is on your system, it may be hidden from view and running in […]
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What would you do in a situation where someone was holding all of your data hostage unless you paid their demanded fee? It seems like a far-fetched idea that someone could get into your computer, make your data inaccessible and then request that you send them money. Unfortunately, this is a very possible situation to
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In today’s world, many companies have data stored on their machines and servers that is extremely confidential. If you don’t take any precautions, all of the sensitive information you have compiled can be read, replicated, and stolen with ease. Luckily, there have been many innovations in data security over the years, so with the correct
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Remember how mortified you felt when you lost data in a correspondence, on a spreadsheet, in a report, or worse, your business? Data disappeared in the blink-of-an-eye. I. What is Data Loss? In short, you have been robbed of your personal or business data, your leads, your contacts, and your money… all at the push
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Information Technology (IT) plays a major role in today’s businesses. There is plenty of talent out there, but make sure you devote the necessary time and perform the due diligence required before you hand over the keys to your network. Who, What, Where, When? Inadequate background and reference checks can hurt you. Studies show some
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If you don’t have a data backup plan, it’s like driving a car without insurance. The plan will take time and effort to put together, but when you need it, you’ll be thankful you have it. It’ll be priceless. Don’t be one of those people…”shoulda, woulda, coulda”. Hard drives are mechanical devices. They will eventually fail.
What is PCI and why should you comply with it? In 2004 the Payment Card Industry (PCI) created the PCI DSS(Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), an information security standard for all branded credit cards. The standard ensures that all cardholder data (your customers) are protected from credit card fraud and other malicious acts. Complying with the PCI
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In your business and personal lives, your mobile devices have become just as important as your computers and servers. These convenient handheld computers offer a way to stay connected to the world in ways never believed possible. While most understand the importance of computer/server administrative management, most don’t realize that Mobile Device Management (MDM) is
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Implemented in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ensures that all healthcare information is kept and transmitted securely. If you’re an organization in the healthcare industry, chances are you guys are dealing with Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) files. These files are the core of becoming HIPAA compliant–as the law mandates ePHI
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At this point in time, everyone is pretty aware that all of their data is being stored on a device in or out of their computer called a hard drive. While everyone knows this, not everyone knows that this particular device could be inhibiting the performance of their computer. A hard drive can come in
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