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No one likes to think about the prospect of being impacted by a cybersecurity incident, but it’s like any other unpleasant event in that it is best to prepare for it. In fact, modern businesses can invest in a cyber insurance policy to help prepare for such an eventuality.
Listed below are some of the ins and outs of cyber insurance so that you are prepared to make the best choice of provider for your business.
All jobs have aspects that are simply dull or unengaging; nothing can be exciting all the time. This week we wanted to focus on these rote tasks and what you can do to make them have less of an impact on your time and job fulfillment. Turns out, the key to solving this issue stems from technology, specifically the ability to automate said tasks.
Business continuity is one of those topics that is irritating to confront. It’s not terribly interesting and has very little practical value in the context of day-to-day operations, but it is intrinsically critical to the sustainability of any business that happens to deal with problems. Consider for a minute how many businesses fared when the COVID-19 pandemic was in full force. There weren’t many businesses that had contingency plans for a “global pandemic.” The businesses that were quick to respond and adapt often came out on top, compared to businesses that struggled to commit.
With countless threats out in the world, it’s no surprise that some of them go after undiscovered vulnerabilities. These kinds of threats utilize what are called zero-day exploits to make attempts at your sensitive data and technology infrastructure. What is it about zero-day exploits that you must keep in mind during your day-to-day operations and in planning for the future?
Ever heard of the Uncanny Valley? It’s the theory that explains why the human race tends to prefer humanoid robots, but only up to a point, after which we find them unsettling. It’s one reason why so many people found the 2019 film Cats difficult to watch. The Uncanny Valley has also been present in film in recent years, especially when actors who have passed are recreated digitally to make an appearance, or when talent needs to look older or younger than they are.
How often have you been searching the web on your phone, only to find something that would be legitimately helpful for your work so you wanted to be able to access it from your workstation? There’s actually a very easy way to make this happen, thanks to the multi-platform nature of the Google Chrome browser.
It’s always good when a business looks to enhance itself by adding new technology. This process can be immensely fruitful, but it can also go the other way, becoming a costly waste of time. What makes new IT projects such a volatile action, and how we can help you improve your chances of successful implementation?
Have you ever wanted to download an email from your inbox? Whether it’s documentation or a different reason, there is a way to download your messages into a PDF. PDFs make for great file-sharing formats, as the document type preserves formatting and makes editing difficult, preserving authenticity. How you can download an email from your Outlook inbox as a PDF is listed below.
If you fall victim to hacking attack today, how would the hackers go about it? Would they try to find vulnerabilities in your network and infrastructure? You need to do what you can to answer the questions surrounding the strength of your existing network and infrastructure so you don’t have to deal with potential hacks. This month, we will talk about one really great way to find out where your security is light: by getting a penetration test completed on your business’ IT.
There’s no denying that at the moment the economic forecast is a bit bleak, with murmurings of a recession growing louder by the day. As this situation develops, many organizations are likely seeking out opportunities to trim the fat. However, despite this, we anticipate that artificial intelligence will actually see a bit of an uptick.
Who are you? While it’s a question that has been asked in all contexts with all levels of metaphysicality attached—from asking someone their name to prompting someone to follow a path of spiritual self-discovery—the growth of the metaverse once again urges us to ask it in a more literal way. When accessing a conglomeration of various services and platforms, how many identities will each user need to juggle?
QR codes have cemented themselves as one of the most common technologies utilized to direct people to critical resources or information about goods or services provided by a business. You see them on menus in restaurants, instruction booklets, and even on business cards. How can you make QR codes for your organization?
Today's spreadsheet programs, like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, provide a plethora of functions under the surface that—if used correctly—can take their utility to another level. For example, the cells in your spreadsheets can be turned into dropdown menus. How to do so in both Excel and Sheets is listed below.