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Ever wonder what stands between your sensitive data and hackers? It's not just antivirus software. Say hello to my little friend. Firewalls are small boxes that filter network traffic, providing security and control over what’s allowed into your system. Hardware...
Operating systems can’t last forever. Windows 10 is out the door on October 14th—but you might want to start prepping now. Microsoft won’t be providing security updates to Windows 10 anymore after that point. What are security updates? Security updates are pushed...
Luck is Not a Cybersecurity Strategy. While lucky shamrocks and leprechauns make for charming tales over a pint, they make dangerous cybersecurity strategies. Protect your data with more than wishful thinking. Many businesses operate with the "luck of the Irish"...
What makes a business a target? Cybercriminals are scanning for targets across every industry and every size of business. Let's explore who they're targeting and, more importantly, how to keep your organization off their radar. Industries Commonly Targeted by...
What was it Ben Franklin said?Maybe that the only two certain things in life are phishing scams and taxes? Something like that... According to IRS data, tax scams spike in January and February and intensify through April. Last year, scammers targeted numerous business...
Cold Weather? Check. Snow? Check. New Year's Tech Tips? Check. Staying busy this January? Here are some quick tech tips to help you stay safe and work more efficiently. Maybe consider tacking these onto your resolutions? ✅ Restart PCs and...
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...
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...
In case of disaster, what’s your safety net? Regulations from the government and insurance companies are making business continuity a hot topic. If you find you’re suddenly in need of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), working with a managed service provider might be...
Healthcare IT is not the same as general business IT. Medical practices, clinics, dental offices, behavioral health groups, and specialty care facilities in Central Illinois face a specific set of demands that most IT providers are not equipped to handle. Between...
Want more Cyber Treats? We got you: https://facettech.com/cybertreats/ Our next AI Fluent Leaders webinar is coming up on Wednesday, April 29. We're diving into the big culture and team questions around AI, and sharing how our team uses AI to reduce their busywork and...
Why Are Agriculture Businesses a Growing Target for Cyberattacks? Agriculture is now one of the fastest-growing targets for cybercriminals. Ransomware attacks on food and agriculture companies more than doubled in early 2025, with 84 incidents reported in the first...
Want more Cyber Treats? 👉 https://facettech.com/cybertreats/ Our next AI Fluent Leaders webinar is coming up next Wednesday, March 25. We're going live with Copilot: real prompts, real demos, real tricks you can use the same day. More details at the bottom of this...
Cyber insurance carriers now require documented proof of specific security controls before they will issue or renew a policy. For Central Illinois businesses, meeting these requirements means having multi-factor authentication, endpoint detection and response, tested...