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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...
Paying a premium? Make sure you qualify for the payout. Cyber liability and data breach insurance policies can protect your business in a cyber attack, but only if you have the required protections in place. Picture this: A mid-sized manufacturing company felt their...
And should your business use a VPN? The Truth About Some Popular VPN Apps “Thanks so much to (insert VPN provider here) for sponsoring this video.” Sound familiar? VPNs bill themselves as a safeguard against getting your identity stolen on the internet, but many...
Think of traditional security like a castle with strong outer walls, moats, sentries, maybe a dragon - you get the idea. In this castle, once someone's inside, they can move around freely. But what if the castle's not made of stone and sectioned neatly off on its own...
3 Tips for Safer Online Shopping According to the FTC, shopping scams were the second-most reported in the US in 2023--and they're at their worst during the holidays. According to TransUnion’s 2022 Global Digital Fraud Trends report, there was a 127% increase in daily...
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...