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Everything You Need to Know About Employee Onboarding and Offboarding for IT

May 14, 2021

You may know about the importance of employee onboarding and offboarding, but are you aware of what adjustments need to be made for technical hires? Everything you need to know about employee onboarding and offboarding for IT is in this blog post.

Everything You Need To Know About Endpoint Security

April 30, 2021

Every network will have endpoints which are prime targets for cyberattacks. Endpoints include computers, mobile devices, tablets, servers, and many other digital platforms and environments.

Managing General Software Updates & Patching

April 23, 2021

Notifications for new updates can get annoying, but they are absolutely necessary. We’ve all ignored update notifications or saved them for a later time, but what we may not realize is that we’re opening up our systems to some major security risks by doing that.

How Secure Are Public Networks?

April 16, 2021

Free convenient public WiFi is accessible in spaces like these globally, but they may be doing more harm than good.

Signs of A Ransomware Attack and What You Should Do Next

April 9, 2021

We’re seeing ransomware hitting any and all types of businesses, organizations, and individuals. Know the signs of a ransomware attack so you can detect it early and what to do next if an incident does occur.

Know This BEFORE Choosing WordPress For Your Business

March 26, 2021

If you're thinking about using the popular web publishing platform WordPress for your business, you'll want to read this article first. We have some important insight and extremely useful tips for you.

Off-Site Back-Ups And Data Storage Tips For Your Business

March 19, 2021

Many businesses and organizations utilize Microsoft 365 and Google Workspaces for easier and accessible email usage, communication, and data storage with everything being in one user-friendly place. Is it safe to rely on one platform for all of your business activity?

Safety Tips For Online Banking

March 12, 2021

Online banking is the future. The majority of people already use online banking whether it's through an online web platform or through mobile apps. These resources are extremely user friendly and convenient, but they do come with security risks if you're not careful.

How Proper IT Support and Cybersecurity Can Boost Your Company's Reputation

March 5, 2021

Not only is it absolutely necessary to have proper IT support and cybersecurity in place for your business to survive, but it's also extremely beneficial to the growth of your organization's reputation.

How To Spot and Prevent Malicious Emails

February 26, 2021

We've all clicked on a suspicious link before. Sometimes the link is harmless, and other times it could be detrimental to our systems and accounts.

Have Email Tracking Pixels Gone Too Far?

February 19, 2021

You may not realize it, but the majority of emails you receive from companies you are subscribed to are placing tracking pixels on their newsletters, updates, and notifications.

The Future of Blockchain Technology

February 12, 2021

Although Blockchain technology initially emerged out of the cryptocurrency area, we’re beginning to see other industries attempt to integrate the technology within their systems.

The Volatile World of Altcoin Cryptocurrency

February 5, 2021

When you think about cryptocurrency, I bet the first thing you think of is Bitcoin or even Ethereum, but there’s a lot more in the realm of cryptocurrency that you may not even be aware of.

IT Support For Engineering Firms

January 22, 2021

Our well experienced IT team has advanced understanding and knowledge surrounding the engineering (EPCM), architectural, and design industries. With our team’s vast and diverse background we are better suited to support your individual IT needs through the many services we provide.

The Dangers of Facial Recognition

January 22, 2021

Facial recognition technology is slowly becoming normalized in our society. The details of each individual face is documented and what’s collected is a ‘facial signature’ that can be identified world wide.

Why you shouldn't keep Your Location Settings On

January 15, 2021

Having our location settings on makes life a bit more convenient for us as sites and apps are able to identify things closer to or related to us based on our location. However, it the convenience may not be worth the potential danger it poses.

Why Adding A Pin To Your Cellular Account Could Prevent A Breach In Your Online Systems

January 8, 2021

These days, a lot of personal information such as names, email addresses, birthdays, partial SIN numbers, and much more can be leaked and sold on the dark web. This allows cybercriminals to buy information about you and to use that to access your systems and information.

How To Secure Your Cryptocurrency Wallet

December 31, 2020

If you’re using cryptocurrency, you’ll need a cryptocurrency wallet. Cryptocurrency wallets stores a user’s public and private keys, allows them to monitor their balance, and it also lets users send and receive the digital currency with others.

4 Signs That Your Smartphone Might Be Compromised

December 24, 2020

Cyberattacks have been up 300% this year and what most people don’t realize is that this includes attacks on mobile devices. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated in the way they hack into mobile devices, sometimes users will not be able to tell that their device has been compromised.

Things On Your Website That Can Lead To a Breach

December 18, 2020

Sharing valuable information online could do more harm than good. While it may make your brand look more personable and bring in potential future sales, it could also be giving cybercriminals a way into breaching your company data.

How To Reduce Your Attack Surface‍

December 11, 2020

An attack surface consists of every part of you or your company’s system that is susceptible to a breach. Picture it as the whole external surface of your company. Now, take a second to think about every point of entry that a cybercriminal could find to infiltrate your network; there is a ton.

Should You Be Covering Your Webcam?

December 4, 2020

if you’re prone to opening suspicious attachments, links, software, or files, you could be downloading malware or spyware that allows cybercriminals to gain access to your webcam.

How To Reduce Your Risk of Identity Theft

November 27, 2020

Proving that your identity was stolen is extremely difficult and cumbersome. Apart from the fear and anxiety that comes with your stolen identity, your credit rating is negatively affected. That, in turn, affects your chances of receiving better rates on insurance and loans in the future. As well, it can impact your reputation and future employment opportunities.

Common Mistakes When Implementing MFA In The Workplace

November 20, 2020

Do you and your employees use multi-factor authentication (MFA) in your work environment? Well if you don’t, you’ll definitely want to after reading this post!

The Dangers of Letting Your Employees Use Personal Devices For Work

November 13, 2020

But as an employer, have you ever thought about what your employee does with that phone after hours, or even worse, during work hours?

The Shocking Truths About The Dark Web

November 6, 2020

The dark web is essentially the black market of the internet where illegal activity and trading takes place. Your information might be circulating the dark web at this very moment. What can you do to stop it?

How Secure is Your Smart Printer?

October 30, 2020

Printers are now being connected to our wifi networks, gaining more direct access to our data, and not having subsequent security put in place. With this knowledge, cybercriminals know that printers are an easy way to breach user information.

Receiving Calls From Numbers Similar to Yours?

October 23, 2020

If you’re receiving phone calls from unknown numbers that have similar digits to your own, or from the same area code, you may be a target of a ‘Neighbour Spoofing’ attack.

How to Manage Your Passwords

October 16, 2020

These days, having one strong password for all your systems is not sufficient enough. If a hacker got a hold of that password, all of your accounts could be compromised.

How to Secure Your Social Media

October 9, 2020

It seems like everyone has at least one form of social media they’re on these days, however, not all know how to ensure the information they’re sharing online stays secure.

Should you be using Zoom for your business?

September 30, 2020

With their fast, easy, efficient, free services, Zoom has become one of the top applications for video communications with over 300 million daily users. Zoom’s popularity, however, has led them to be a big target for hackers and it has also revealed a lot of security issues associated with the application.

How Secure Are Your Internet of Things (IoT) Devices?

August 26, 2020

We find ourselves in a world where an ever-increasing number of devices are communicating with one another for our convenience. With that in mind, when was the last time you reviewed which devices are operating within your network and what critical systems and information are those devices exposed to?

Keeping it simple and secure with Microsoft Teams

August 20, 2020

In recent months, many companies have had to adopt to a remote workforce environment. Many different solutions have been gaining popularity for video calling, meetings, chat, and collaboration.

COVID-19 Personal Information Tips for Bars, Restaurants, and Events

August 10, 2020

Anyone in British Columbia who is running a bar, restaurant, or event is required to collect contact information for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes. If this pertains to your business, please be sure to keep the following in mind.

Should you use WordPress for your business?

July 31, 2020

We used to host hundreds of websites, primarily WordPress. A couple of years ago we have made the decision to pull out of hosting and refocus our efforts on IT and Cyber Security, and we have never looked back.

Everything You Need to Know About Employee Onboarding and Offboarding for IT

Everything You Need To Know About Endpoint Security

Managing General Software Updates & Patching