How to Train Employees to Spot Phishing Emails-

Employees are the greatest asset in any company. Unfortunately, when it comes to cybersecurity, they can also be your biggest vulnerability. No matter the size or scope of your business, the people who work for you could be a threat to the safety of your company’s sensitive data and that of its clients. Fortunately, there …

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Beware of the Big Phish: Cyberattacks Aren’t Limited to Ransomware

When we talk about cybercrime, ransomware attacks are often the main focus. Yet, other types of cybercrime deserve just as much attention, as these events can also have devastating implications for businesses. One in particular is phishing attacks. You’ve likely heard of them in the past — but just because they may not make headlines as …

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Transportation & Logistics: The Increasing Target for Cybercrime and How to Protect Your Business

Transportation and Cybercrime When we think of the primary targets for cyberattacks, oftentimes industries like finance and technology come to mind. Yet, transportation and logistics have increasingly been in the crosshairs for hackers, and it’s no surprise why. Trucking and logistics companies are big players within the global supply chain, and these high-value companies make …

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Network Security Tips for Your New Remote Workforce

In recent years, many businesses have started to shift from large offices with everyone on-site for work to more diverse workforces with telecommute team members who can live up the street or on the other side of the globe. Then, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic happened. Suddenly, allowing employees to telecommute isn’t optional – …

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5 IT Must Haves for Businesses of Any Size

Does this sound familiar? “I don’t need an IT department. My company only has five employees.” What about, “We’re doing fine on our own for now. We’ll worry about IT services if our company gets really profitable.” For new and growing businesses, it can be easy to rationalize skipping expenditures related to IT services, but …

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cybersecurity & Your Online Business

As cybersecurity threats against all types of businesses increase, many clients contact IT ArchiTeks with questions about what they can do to protect their business, how cybercriminals can get access to their information, and other basic inquiries about keeping their online business safe and successful. In this blog, we’ve taken the time to answer the …

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5 Ways Cybercrime Impacts Small Businesses

As a business owner or manager, you have likely heard about a variety of cybersecurity threats, but you may not be aware of what is actually at risk. When cybersecurity breaches occur, your business can lose data, profit, and more. To help you understand why your business needs to take the appropriate network security measures, …

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PBX VS VoIP – Is There a Difference?

PBX and VoIP are two types of communication networks used to route phone calls, voicemail, and other types of business communication. In recent years, many business owners have moved away from analog PBX systems (landline phone networks) that require physical phone control systems either in the office or hosted offsite. Instead, more people are using …

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How’s Your Digital Literacy? Take the Quiz!

How much time do you spend online? Most Americans spend 24 hours a week online, but a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center indicates that most people in the U.S. struggle with understanding online privacy and cybersecurity. In fact, the majority of people polled answered fewer than half the questions in the study …

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So, You’ve Had a Data Breach – 5 Steps to Turn a Fail into a Win

You always go above and beyond to secure the private data of your clients and employees, but even the most conscientious network security measures can be compromised. Do you have an action plan in place if a security breach occurs? Taking the right steps after a security breach ensures you can protect your business reputation …

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