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4 types of hackers to watch out for

Why do hackers attack? Is it for money, notoriety, or political reasons? As a business owner, you should always try and find out the motive behind an attack to help you determine whether or not you’re a target and what data you need to protect. Let’s take a closer look at four different types of

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5 quick tips and tricks for Mac OS

We’re all busy. That’s why knowing and actually using your Mac’s keyboard shortcuts is important, as they will help save hours of your time in the long run. For those who are not well versed in shortcuts and other handy tricks on Mac OS, here are five useful tips. Open programs and files faster Want

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How to deal with complaint sites

A dissatisfied customer sounding off on a consumer complaint site about how unhappy they are can have serious ramifications to your company’s online reputation. It’s possible for these negative reviews to end up on the first page of your search results. However, businesses can fight back against these websites. Don’t engage site or users directly

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Coming Soon…Practical Cyber Security for Small Business

[img src=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/1097/2018/10/Practical-Cyber-Security-for-Small-Business-Oct_2018_FOCUS_01.jpg” class=”aligncenter”] By Jeff Dettoff “This cyber threat represents one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation.” Howard Schmidt made this statement nearly TEN YEARS AGO, shortly after he was appointed to the newly created position of White House Cybersecurity Coordinator. He was speaking about the advanced

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Ignore these outdated disaster recovery myths

With advancements in cloud computing, disaster recovery (DR) has become more efficient and affordable than ever. But many business owners still cling to DR myths that can safely be ignored. If you’re uncertain as to how DR has changed and are ready for an update, here are some myths that you ought to ignore.  Tape

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

[img src=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/1097/2018/10/img-content-Blog-1.jpg” class=”aligncenter”] Security is always on our mind, but even more so this month. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: a reminder to prioritize cybersecurity goals and initiatives in your organization. In the spirit of a safer workplace, we’re eager to share key insights into password hygiene in organizations worldwide provided by LastPass, our

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Why sync your Android phone with Chrome?

Users of both Android phones and Google Chrome have reason to rejoice. Actually, make that five reasons — Android and Chrome synced together let you do a quintet of useful things. See for yourself. Send directions from Google Maps to your Android phone While Google Maps works great on smartphones, it’s often easier to use

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Providence Consulting Earns CompTIA Security Trustmark+™

Award-Winning Technology Service Provider Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Highly Respected Cybersecurity Credential, Validating Industry Security Best Practices Lansing, MI, October 1, 2018 – Providence Consulting, managed service provider and cyber security expert, announced today it has received the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ from CompTIA, the non-profit association for world’s information technology (IT) industry. The

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The benefits of hyperconvergence

Diverting funds away from primary business functions to deploy and maintain IT infrastructure used to be hard for SMBs. However, with hyperconvergence making IT more affordable, it’s now unavoidable. Here’s what you need to know. What is a hyperconverged infrastructure? In a traditional IT environment, hardware for networks, servers, and storage had to be purchased

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The facts about unified communications

Unified communications (UC) solutions have many advantages over traditional phone systems. It’s the way to go if you want to save money, increase employee productivity, and boost profits. Companies in the United States and the United Kingdom have lost a total of $37 billion because of poor communication, according to The Holmes Report, the voice

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