by Rupinder | Feb 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tax preparers are required by law to protect taxpayer information. Each tip we’ve shared with you over the 12 days of cybersecurity helps you stay safer in the online world. NSA wants you to stay safe, not only because taxpayers are at risk, but because you’re a...
by Rupinder | Feb 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
After consulting with various industry sources, NSA has compiled a list of suggested actions you should take in order to improve your cybersecurity. Look them over and begin implementing them today. Hardware Encrypt all hard drives on all machines that store...
by Rupinder | Jan 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
What if someone gets a hold of your computer’s password? Your phone’s PIN? The answer is simple: they have access to your data. In the case of your phone or tablet, that means they have your personal (or perhaps business) contact lists emails. The list of information...
by Rupinder | Jan 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
By now, you’ve used the FTC’s small business guides, this IRS resource, and the Sample Information Security Policy in the Member Resource Library, and have written a data security policy for your office. Perhaps you even spoke to a local IT specialist about it. Now is...
by Rupinder | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Almost every piece of computing equipment in your office retains data in one way or another. Even your networked printer can hold on to information. Using built-in erase programs for computers, phones, printers, tablets, and so on isn’t enough to render data...
by Rupinder | Jan 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Using secure communications platforms, document sharing, and client portals, are an absolute necessity. Phishers, hackers, and cybercriminals of all kinds are eager to get their hands-on identifying information belonging to you or your clients. Everything they steal...
by Rupinder | Jan 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cybersecurity and office security go hand in hand because a guest in your office only needs a few minutes alone to photograph documents or information that’s laying around, and use it for their own gain. Identifying information is very useful for a cybercriminal! What...
by Rupinder | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
WiFi at the coffee shop is so convenient. It’s great when your favorite restaurant has it, too. It’s a great convenience, but using it is not in your best interest for secure communication or anything that involves logging into websites. Why? You can’t be guaranteed...
by Rupinder | Jan 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
When you write your passwords down, someone can steal your notes. Recording them in a text document on your computer or phone gives hackers a treasure trove if you get hacked or your devices are stolen. You can do better than that. Passwords need to be super-secret,...
by Rupinder | Jan 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Backing up your data is an important best practice. It is unpleasant to think about computers crashing, power surges, viruses that lock down your machines, and calamities that might befall your office, but they do happen. Without data back-ups, your business is in...
