Posts by Greg Durnan
Do I need to protect my _____________ from hackers?
Fill in the blank with any of today’s technology, phones, tablets even Smart TV’s! Hackers are everywhere these days, so the answer is yes. The protection of your devices may not seem crucial until something happens. Hackers are using more and more resources to get to your personal information, so ask yourself a couple of…
Read MoreDealing with Ransomware
Ransomware such as Cryptolocker has made a lot of headlines in recent months mainly because it can cost you dearly. But also because it has affected a large number of people. Most of us know someone or have heard of companies that have had to deal with this type of situation. And it can be…
Read MorePasswords to Avoid! Business Security
Once again there has been a list of passwords you should avoid using, a company known as SplashData releases this list every year. This list is comprised of passwords that were compromised over the past year. Password security is a vital part of protecting yourself from hackers, if you are using a password on this…
Read MoreAsk the IT Expert! – (February 2016 edition)
Quickbooks Online vs. Quickbooks 2016 Recently we were working with a client that does a lot of traveling. She is currently using an older version of Quickbooks on her computer at her office and her laptop and transferring the data file using a flash drive. While this works there are better solutions; – Quickbooks Online…
Read MoreData breaches, 5 things you can do to help prevent them!
The definition of a Data Breach, as given by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS.gov) is; “An incident in which sensitive, protected or confidential data has potentially been viewed, stolen or used by an individual unauthorized to do so.” With 120 Million patient records compromised in 2015, more than 90% of healthcare organizations,…
Read MoreAsk the IT Expert! – (January 2016 edition)
We want to scan in all of our medical documents, what is the best way to do this? – submitted by Robin First we must know if you want to scan the documents in yourself or if you would like to have a service do it for you. There are many reputable, HIPAA compliant services…
Read MoreIs VOIP the business phone system for you?
There is lots of options for business when it comes to phone systems. Here are some things to consider before purchasing or switching to a VOIP system. Is VOIP reliable? VOIP, from most providers these days, is very stable, much better than just a few short years ago, Systems and softwares have been vastly improved…
Read MoreIf You Don’t Accept Credit Cards with a CHIP… Your Fraud Liability Protection Will DIP
The EMV Initiative and Liability Shift By Kathy Delaney Winger* Financial Services and Data Security Attorney If you are a merchant that accepts credit cards or a credit card issuer, the risk to your livelihood will potentially change exponentially on October 1, 2015. Your liability could increase or it could decrease – but it will…
Read MoreWhat does “putting your business in the cloud” really mean?
You’ve heard the talk, maybe even checked out a few vendors who are “cloud-based” but is the cloud really for you? What are the risks? What does it really mean to be cloud based? We will take you through these topics and more and help you to decipher this mystical thing called “the Cloud!” First,…
Read MoreWindows 10 what you should know
Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 on July 29th. Here is what you need to know: Is it free? If you are currently running Windows 7 or 8, it is free to upgrade for the next year. If you are not currently running those versions, prices should be $119 for Home Edition and $199 for Pro.…
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