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It’s a bit cliché as a plot: A company hires burglars to break into their business to test security. Well, it isn’t just fiction, real companies do it all the time, it’s called penetration testing or pen test, for short. Sounds strange, yes, but only by attacking it...
New threats arise almost daily, as hackers try to break in where they don’t belong. Some do it for profit, some just get their jollies by hurting others. Either way, the damage can be costly, if you fail to have the right website security. Online sources have...
Having a mobile friendly design is one of the most important factors for increasing site traffic. Not having a mobile friendly design is probably hurting your business. How to Make Sites Mobile Friendly Make Your Webpage Fit. — Computer screens are wider, phones...
Everybody’s on a budget and stock photos can be vastly less expensive than paying a photographer to shoot quality photos exclusively for your website. However, there’s always a trade-off and, with stock photos, that can be a big trade-ff. SEO Rules Search engine...
The statistics about project management in general are (or should be) terrifying — 97% of organizations believe project management is critical to success, but: 80% of PM executives don’t know how their projects align with the company strategy. 44% of PMs are not...
Information Technology (IT, for short) is a broad segment of the technology industry. From simple tech support to the most complex coding and database management, there are roles for people with many skills: 1. Communication If you want to create some tech, you have...
What is Penetration Testing? Simply put, it’s legal hacking. Penetration testing (pen testing, for short) involves all aspects of your computer system, subjecting it to every trick a hacker might try, discovering your vulnerabilities and removing those vulnerabilities...
Custom software development is essentially the same as development in any endeavor. The magic lies in the people — your ideas, your goals, our technical and creative expertise. 1. Concept “If you don’t know where you’re going,” the sage observed, “you will end up...
Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they are distinct job titles. Web Designers are the creative artists; the people who make it pretty. Web Developers are the tech experts; the people who make it function. Choosing between Design and Development The...
A web application (app, for short) is software that runs in multiple locations from a remote server. Unlike installed software, apps need an Internet connection to work. For example, Facebook (social media) and Wikipedia (reference) are apps, but MSWord (word...
CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the October Popcorn Giveaway, Jenni of JM Industrial Supply! Watch for our next drawing in November--you could be our next winner! Ready to put that cybersecurity knowledge to the test? We've put together a Halloween-themed...
More than software stacks and complex passwords. Some cybersecurity vulnerabilities are surprisingly simple—and visible. These tips go beyond the virtual. Let’s go irl! A goofy desktop background is the best-case scenario here… Before you step away from your desk,...
QR codes are convenient, but cybercriminals use them for scams, too—usually to get you to download malware or reveal sensitive information. Protect yourself from QR phishing scams with these quick tips: Inspect the source: Only scan codes from trusted entities. Check...
Welcome to our new subscribers who we met at this week’s ILA conference! What exactly is the dark web? The internet is comprised of layers. The surface web, or what we most likely think of when we imagine “the internet,” is only the tip of the iceberg. Beyond that,...
Practicing good cybersecurity takes effort and buy-in across your company. Cyber fatigue is real (read our blog on that phenomenon and how to fight it) and it effects every kind of company. New research from Gartner estimates that 45% of organizations will experience...