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Prevent hackers from stealing healthcare data

Advances in IT have transformed paper medical records into digital files that can easily be accessed and stored. Sadly, this development has also resulted in sensitive healthcare data, or personal health information (PHI), becoming a bigger target for hackers.

What you need to know about HTTPS

Most people don’t question the padlock icon that sometimes appears in their web browser’s address bar. If you’re one of those who didn’t know, it’s a security feature that authenticates websites and protects the information users submit to them.

New Android malware detected!

If you have an Android device, be careful! An exceptionally dangerous Android malware known as DEFENSOR ID is currently making the rounds in the Google Play Store. The malware exploits the Accessibility Services in an Android device to evade detection by traditional security measures.

Congratulations to John Latham!

John is our NOC Manager and is responsible for the deployment and operation of our network management and security tools that are deployed across our client networks. John recently graduated from Colorado State University with his Masters in Information Technology Management.

Spotty home Wi-Fi? Try wireless repeaters and access points

Residential Wi-Fi connections are slower and less reliable than enterprise-grade ones. But now that more people have shifted to remote work, having a fast and stable wireless connection at home is more important than ever. What can you do to ensure you don’t suffer dropped Wi-Fi signals while you’re in a videoconference or finishing up […]

5 Ways to Give Your Business Flexibility Without Sacrificing IT Security

According to a Global Work-from-Home Experience Survey, it’s estimated that 25-30% of the nation’s workforce will be working from home on a multiple-days-a-week basis by the end of 2021. As businesses are adjusting to this new reality, it’s important to have a technology strategy that allows businesses to be agile while maintaining the high level of security you need in your network.

Should you adopt the cloud during COVID-19?

With the COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners are cutting costs and jeopardizing their organization’s efficiency as a result. If you want to avoid this outcome, you should invest in cloud technology. The cloud will not just help you save money, but it will also help your business run more efficiently.

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