Our connected devices are an integral part of our lives. They keep us connected to our businesses, family, entertainment, and more. This also means that unless we’re careful about not storing and erasing our devices’ memory, they also contain a lot of valuable and sensitive data. When in the wrong hands, this data could be…
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Password Basics – 5 Important Steps to Healthy Passwords
It’s that time again to talk about passwords and remind everyone on the importance of password safety! Every week we hear new stories of identities being stolen and Facebook accounts being hacked. There are some very simple ways to protect yourself and your organization from hacked accounts. Don’t Use Common Passwords 10 most common passwords:…
3 Must Haves for Your Business Security
Jamie and Mike discussing 3 MUST HAVES for your business’s security. Have questions? We are happy to answer them! Mavidea Clients If you are a Mavidea client, please call or email the help desk and we can assist you with your questions regarding security for your business. Not a Mavidea IT client? Call 888-898-8960 and…
This Week’s Ransomware and How to Protect Yourself
There was another major ransomware released this weekend called Wanna Cry. As long as we continue to use computers and technology we will all have to deal with these threats to our businesses and organizations. There are two key elements to being protected: Technology systems Human intelligence Technology Systems The basic technology systems are security software,…
You Can’t Patch People
Article written by: Chris Nichols, Virtual Chief Technology Officer Security is on everyone’s mind nowadays more than ever. Companies are becoming more aware of the steps they need to take to secure their data from prying eyes. Super unified threat management firewalls, the latest and greatest antivirus programs, and draconian password policies are becoming…
