QIT Solutions: Blog
6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement
Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that things don’t need to be so formal. They’ll just tell staff what’s expected when it comes up and think that’s good enough. But this way of thinking can…
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6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should Not Be Using Any Longer
One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, age out. New tools replace those that are obsolete. Discontinued technology can leave computers and networks vulnerable to attacks. While…
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How Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection
There is a reason why phishing is usually at the top of the list for security awareness training. For the last decade or two, it has been the main delivery method for all types of attacks. Ransomware, credential theft, database…
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Did You Just Receive a Text from Yourself? Learn What Smishing Scams to Expect
How many text messages from companies do you receive today as compared to about two years ago? If you’re like many people, it’s quite a few more. This is because retailers have begun bypassing bloated email inboxes. They are urging…
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How Often Do You Need to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?
You’ve completed your annual phishing training. This includes teaching employees how to spot phishing emails. You’re feeling good about it. That is until about 5-6 months later. Your company suffers a costly ransomware infection due to a click on a…
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Home Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network
The number of internet-connected devices in homes has been growing. It’s increased exponentially over the last decade. A typical home now has 10.37 devices connected to the internet. PCs and mobile devices make up a little over half of those…
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Get More Unplugged Laptop Time with These Battery-Saving Hacks
One of the big draws of a laptop computer is that you can use it anywhere. You don’t need to have it plugged in all the time because it has an internal battery. Your laptop may start out with several…
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5 Exciting Ways Microsoft 365 Can Enable the Hybrid Office
“Hybrid office” is the new buzzword you’ll hear used in business discussions. It’s the mix of having employees both working at the office and working from home. This has become more than a buzzword and is now the reality for…
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Which Form of MFA Is the Most Secure? Which Is the Most Convenient?
Credential theft is now at an all-time high and is responsible for more data breaches than any other type of attack. With data and business processes now largely cloud-based, a user’s password is the quickest and easiest way to conduct…
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Top 5 Mobile Device Attacks You Need to Watch Out For
Smartphones and tablets are often the preferred device for communications, web searching, and accessing many types of apps. They’re more portable and can be used from anywhere. We’re seeing the takeover of many activities that used to be performed on…
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