Do you know why some small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) fail during the first five years of operation? Poor leadership is one reason, inadequate capital is another. Another possible cause is the lack of preparation for major disruptions like natural disasters and cyberattacks.
Your business needs a business continuity plan — here’s why
The biggest cybersecurity myths, debunked
Cyberattacks are becoming more dangerous by the minute, so you must safeguard your business at all times. However, learning about proper cybersecurity protection can be confusing because of all the misinformation available online. So instead of keeping your company safe, bad cybersecurity could expose your organization more to security risks such as phishing scams and malware attacks.
Your password may not be secure — update it now
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) once said that a good password consisted of three things: upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. However, the NIST has now reversed its stance on good passwords. Here’s why and what they are now recommending.
How updated firmware keeps cyberattacks at bay
Your business may have all the latest cybersecurity solutions in place, but if you haven’t updated your computers’ firmware in a while, you may still be at risk of data breaches and other cyberattacks. Here’s how updating firmware can beef up your company’s cyber defenses.
Master OneNote in no time
OneNote is a useful program that lets you create and share digital notebooks containing handwritten or typed notes, drawings, screen clippings, audio commentaries, and more. This takes your note-taking to another level, allowing you to integrate multimedia as well as share notes and collaborate with other users.
Improve your password management profile with single sign-on
The average business can have well over a thousand user accounts spread over many different online platforms and services. Securely managing all of these logins can get difficult, especially since users are usually left to handle different complex passwords.
Fix these unpleasant-looking website elements now
According to the cliché, one shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But in marketing, looks do matter. Having an attractive website design is often your first opportunity to make a good impression on potential customers. So if your site’s looks aren’t up to par, visitors may close the web tab and you lose the chance of making a sale.
The importance of cleaning your computers (and how to do it properly)
Your computers are one of the most important tools you need to run your business. You can use them to communicate with employees, advertise your products and services to customers, create and store your files, and research about industry trends, among other things.
Shopping for antivirus software? Consider the following points
As viruses, ransomware, and spyware become more dangerous these days, it’s more important than ever to have powerful antivirus protection. When choosing the right antivirus program for your computer, however, there are many things you should consider.
The benefits of BYOD and CYOD
More and more organizations today are seeing the value in implementing bring your own device (BYOD) and choose your own device (CYOD) policies. Aside from increased efficiency and productivity, there are plenty of other benefits that businesses across industries can get from both strategies.
