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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...
You hired a skilled IT person. They keep the lights on, handle password resets, and manage your daily technology needs. But lately, they're drowning in security alerts, struggling to stay ahead of compliance requirements, and working nights to patch vulnerabilities...
Your server just crashed. Ransomware hit overnight. Hardware failed. How long until your Peoria business is operational again? If you're guessing, you don't have continuity—you have hope. Hope isn't a recovery strategy for Central Illinois businesses. What Business...
A straight answer to PCI, HIPAA, CMMC, and FEDRAMP requirements for Peoria-area companies You process credit cards. Does that trigger PCI requirements? Your facility handles patient records. Does HIPAA apply? You bid on government contracts. Is CMMC mandatory? These...
Federal regulators collected nearly $145 million in HIPAA fines since enforcement began. In 2024 alone, 22 investigations ended in penalties—one of the busiest years on record. For medical practices across Central Illinois, the question isn't whether you'll be...
Most breaches don’t start with elite hackers. They start with something simple: a clicked link, a skipped update, or a reused password. For business leaders in Central Illinois, October is the perfect time to address these vulnerabilities during Cybersecurity...