How to Choose Helpdesk Services for Your Business
Facet
Did you know that cyber fatigue is a real issue? One of the best ways to battle cyber fatigue is by choosing helpdesk services. You’ve probably heard the saying, “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” The same is true… …
Why Do Cyber Threats Increase During the Holidays?
Ellie Ford
‘Tis the season… for cyber attacks? You aren’t the only one staying busy during the holiday season. Cyber criminals are, too, even more than usual! A UK-based cybersecurity firm Darktrace found that there is a 30% increase in the number… …
A Guide to Cybersecurity Software Solutions for Businesses
Are you looking for the right way to protect your company from cyber threats? Read here for a guide to cybersecurity software solutions for businesses. Did you know that there were 50% more cybersecurity attacks in 2021 compared to the… …
Layers, Layers, Layers: Why Emphasize Layered Security?
Any IT or cybersecurity company worth their salt will tell you that you need multiple layers of security in place to prevent devastating losses from data breaches and other security threats. At Facet, we emphasize this for companies at every… …
Tech Tip: How to Disable “Off-Facebook Activity”
Facebook tracks its users’ activity across the web. Here’s how to stop it. Among security experts, there’s a common refrain about social media services: “If it’s free, you’re paying with your data.” You likely already know that Facebook uses cookies… …
Let’s Talk Network Documentation!
IT documentation is a powerful force when it comes to your business network and overall operations. Done well, it can mean less downtime and interruptions. Done poorly or not at all, it can cost your business dearly in the form… …
FBI IC3 Report: Cybercrime Losses Up 48% in 2021
Did You Know? The dark web could now be considered the world’s third largest economy, with experts estimating that cybercrime brought in over $6 trillion in 2021, according to the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Report, which documents cybercrime trends. The… …
Do You Know SBDC?
Business owners should know about the SBDC and their programs. By: Brian Ford, President at Facet Technologies, Inc. I have found over the years that most business owners have not heard of the SBDC. The SBDC (Small Business Development Centers)… …
Blackmail Phishing Scams: 4 Steps to Take if You Receive an Extortion Email
Fear, Lies, and Greed: Blackmail Phishing Scams Play on Embarrassment for Huge Payouts Why am I getting this email? I didn’t do anything wrong! A friend of mine recently sent me a screenshot of an email via text. The subject… …
Ransomware on the Rise: Five Steps to Improved Email Security
How far would you go to protect your company’s data? How about your customers’ data? Every day, business owners are confronted with this exact question when they become victims of ransomware schemes. According to an industry report by Coveware, the… …