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What to consider when investing in cyber insurance
Every organization--big or small, needs cyber insurance today. Cyber insurance covers a range of elements, the most basic being the legal expenses incurred as a result of falling victim to cybercrime. This includes legal fees, expenses, and even any fines that you may...
Multi-Factor Authentication: What Businesses Need to Understand
When you log on to a computer with your username and password, your password is a single factor used to authenticate you. But that’s not enough to be secure. Passwords can be guessed. Or, if you re-use a password on another site and that website gets compromised,...
Lessons we can learn from CCPA, HIPAA and GDPR
Even if your firm is not mandated to comply California has jumped on the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) regulatory bandwagon. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will go into effect on January 1, 2020. The law, thought of as “California’s GDPR”...
Don’t let the end of Windows Server 2008 Sneak up on you
Don't let the end of support for Windows Server and SQL Server 2008 sneak up on you—the impacts to security and costs are too important. Avoid business disruptions and use this as an opportunity to adopt the most current security and innovation technologies. Support...
Should you leave your computer turned on at night?
Total Networks recommends that you reboot your PC when you leave for the day. This accomplishes four things: Clears out programs and applications that did not close properly, helping your PC run more efficiently the next day. Finalizes any updates that were pending a...
2019 Holiday Tech Gift Ideas
The holidays are upon us, so if you are looking for the perfect gift for your techie loved one, we surveyed our staff to compile a list of their top picks. We have gifts ranging from fun gadgets and gaming accessories to the very practical. So, here's our list: For...
What Does Your Business Need to Know About Multi-Factor Authentication
Welcome to Episode 1 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on multi-factor authentication, Dave Kinsey discusses answers to common questions and provides tips to business owners and...
Android 10 Updates: Security and Privacy Considerations
Android 10 was released in early September and I immediately updated my Google Pixel phone. Android improves with every release. The most immediately obvious change was a subtle, but effective user interface update. Switching between applications is now even faster,...