Human error has been instrumental in the success of some of the biggest cybercrimes in history. It was even named one of the top threats to business security in 2021, alongside phishing, malware, and ransomware. But unlike external security threats over which you have little to no control, human error is an internal threat that you can eliminate.
In response to economies reopening beginning the second half of 2021, businesses in Canada and the world over have started to shift from remote to hybrid work. But because hybrid working is relatively new and has never been done on such a wide scale, there are still no hard-and-fast rules on how to go about it.
If you want to save money on your IT system, one way to do so is by getting low-priced computer hardware. But that doesn’t mean you should settle for old or low-end models. Instead, consider investing in thin or zero clients.
What are thin and zero clients?
Thin clients are stripped-down computers with minimum processing power and memory.
If you’re looking for a way to connect your remote or hybrid team, you can’t go wrong with Microsoft Teams and Google Meet, two of the most popular digital communication platforms today. Each offers a robust set of features that make communication among colleagues, as well as with clients and business partners, easier and more efficient.
Everyone aims to be productive at work, but everyday distractions coupled with bad habits can make one less so. Although achieving optimal levels of productivity all the time can be challenging, it is not impossible to overcome obstacles to productivity.
If your business uses Microsoft 365 Groups, you know how useful this cross-application service can be. Groups allows users to choose people with whom they can share resources like Microsoft Outlook inbox or document library. But connectors further enhance this feature by enabling users to send information to anyone in the group right from a shared inbox.
If you see ads on your social media newsfeed that are suspiciously attuned to your preferences, it’s likely because your online activities are being tracked and analyzed by market researchers. These researchers likely get their data from the websites you visit as you surf the internet.
Businesses frequently deploy strong antivirus software and firewalls to protect themselves against cyberattacks, but relying on just those is not enough. A cutting-edge identity and access management (IAM) solution is essential for protecting your digital assets from hackers, rogue employees, and weak passwords.
Experts predict that cybercrimes will cost the world up to 10.5 trillion USD (13.35 trillion CAD) by 2025. With only three years until then, it’s more critical than ever for every small- and medium-sized business (SMB) to have a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that can thwart costly cyberattacks.
Microsoft’s newest operating system (OS) was released back in October 2021, but most Windows 10 users still haven’t upgraded to it. If you’re one of the many who still haven’t installed Windows 11, these must-know facts about the latest OS might convince you to upgrade.
