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Authentication Security vs. User Productivity: A Tale as Old as Time

By Jeff Hughes | Jan 30, 2023

Finding the right balance between productivity and security in the workplace is always a struggle, especially regarding user authentication protocols.Too much freedom in your systems can boost productivity but increase security risks. At the same time, more security measures can…

Data Privacy Trends That Could Impact Your Compliance

By Jeff Hughes | Jan 23, 2023

As a Richmond, VA Managed Services Provider, we understand the importance of data privacy in today’s digital age. With the increasing amount of personal information being shared through computer networks, protecting it has become a mandate for companies of all…

Travel Smarter: Our Travel Tech Checklist

By Jeff Hughes | Jan 17, 2023

I recently took my first vacation in a long time. It wasn’t much, just a 4-day weekend to Charlottesville. I made sure to plan it on a holiday weekend so it interrupted as little work as possible. Every time I…

Cybersecurity Insurance Explained

By Jeff Hughes | Jan 9, 2023

Cybersecurity insurance is a relatively new concept for many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It was initially introduced in the 1990s to provide coverage for large enterprises, covering issues such as data processing errors and online media.In recent years, however,…

Cybersecurity Trends You Should Watch Out for in 2023

By Jeff Hughes | Dec 27, 2022

The new year is a week away. It’s a time of renewal as we plan for the cybersecurity possibilities to come in 2023. It’s also a time when you need to prepare for resiliency in the face of cyberattacks.Sixty-eight percent of…

Email Authentication 101

By Jeff Hughes | Dec 5, 2022

As an avid email user (and definitely not some kind of dummy), you always hear that following best practices is essential. The reliable delivery of your messages depends on it. One of the best practices is to ensure that you’re…

Mobile Security Checklist for Online Holiday Shopping

By Jeff Hughes | Nov 29, 2022

The holiday shopping season is now upon us! This also means that scammers have kicked it into high gear. They’re primed and ready to take advantage of all those juicy online transactions. Which means you need to review your mobile…

Off-Boarding Users: A Checklist

By Jeff Hughes | Nov 8, 2022

Your employees begin making digital footprints within your business the moment they are hired. Your hiring materials, company handbook, and on-boarding agenda are all digital. They get a company email address and application logins. They may even update their LinkedIn…

Endpoint Security is More Critical Than Ever

By Jeff Hughes | Oct 17, 2022

Endpoints make up much, if not most, of a company’s network and IT infrastructure.An endpoint is a remote computing device that communicates back and forth with a network to which it is connected. Examples of endpoints include: Desktops Laptops Smartphones…

Cyber Insurance is Becoming More Strict. Is Your Business Covered?

By Jeff Hughes | Oct 10, 2022

Cyber insurance and security is a concern for companies of all sizes. It’s particularly significant for smaller businesses who are less likely to have the dedicated technical staff in place, however.Insurers continue to raise the bar for the requirements of…