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Stay Safe with Software Updates
Byron Martin: Oct 29, 2024
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great reminder to update our devices and software regularly. When we delay software updates, we risk exposing our...
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Outsmarting Phishing
Byron Martin: Oct 28, 2024
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to raise awareness about phishing attacks and how to protect yourself from these deceptive...
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Staying Safe Online with AI: Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Byron Martin: Oct 25, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, and interact online, offering incredible opportunities for efficiency and...
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Raising Digital Citizens: Keeping Kids Safe Online During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Byron Martin: Oct 17, 2024
The Internet offers children a world of learning, entertainment, and social engagement. However, just like the real world, it comes with risks....
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Strengthen Your Cybersecurity with Strong Passwords and a Password Manager
Byron Martin: Oct 11, 2024
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Let's Secure Our World.
Byron Martin: Oct 7, 2024
October isn’t just about cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice; it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the...
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Outdated Technology is Draining Your Organization’s Budget
Byron Martin: Sep 27, 2024
Is your business losing money due to outdated technology? Chances are, the answer is yes. A recent survey by Deloitte found that 82% of companies...
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Planning for Windows 10 End of Support: What You Need to Know
Byron Martin: Sep 4, 2024
As October 14, 2025, approaches, businesses need to prepare for the end of support for Windows 10. Microsoft has announced that after this date, they...
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Lessons from the CrowdStrike Outage: What Your Business Needs to Know
Byron Martin: Aug 27, 2024
Imagine the sudden chaos when 8.5 million Windows devices - spanning industries like airlines, banking, and healthcare - began displaying the dreaded...
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The Hidden Value of IT Network Vulnerability Assessments
In today's digital landscape, many businesses operate under the assumption that their IT networks are secure because everything seems to be running...
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LinkedIn Profile Scams! 4 Security Measures to Implement NOW.
Byron Martin: Aug 6, 2024
According to a recent report by Check Point Research, LinkedIn, the business platform owned by Microsoft, is impersonated in almost half of all...
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Publication: Navigating the New Domain Landscape. A Relatively Unknown Business Challenge.
Daniel Morgan: Jul 26, 2024
A WBA Issues and Answers publication. Dan Morgan addresses regulated domains such as .bank and cybersecurity considerations around domain spoofing...
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12 Reasons Managed IT Support is Essential for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Byron Martin: Jul 23, 2024
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the engines driving our economy. In today’s fast-paced, digitally dependent world, a robust IT...
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Undetected Threats: A Lesson from UnitedHealth’s Ransomware Attack
Byron Martin: Jul 8, 2024
In recent months, a significant cybersecurity breach at Change Healthcare, a payment-processing company under UnitedHealth Group, has highlighted a...
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Cybersecurity Tips for a Hack-Free Vacation
Byron Martin: Jul 1, 2024
Summer is a prime time for business owners and employees to take a much-needed vacation. Despite activating the “out of office” email responder, many...
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How Poor Tech Support is Holding You Back
Byron Martin: Jun 24, 2024
In today's fast-paced business world, reliable technology is crucial. Many companies, however, find themselves hindered by inadequate tech support....
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Stay Safe from Cyber Threats While Traveling This Summer: Lessons from the Omni Hotels Hack
Byron Martin: Jun 17, 2024
In early April, Omni Hotels & Resorts fell victim to a severe cyber-attack that crippled its entire IT system, leading to a company-wide outage. The...
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6 Common Technology Challenges Business Owners Face
Byron Martin: Jun 3, 2024
Technology can offer a strategic advantage for businesses across all industries when used effectively. However, business owners often face common...
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7 Common Mistakes Users Make with SharePoint & OneDrive
Byron Martin: May 20, 2024
Businesses increasingly rely on cloud storage solutions like SharePoint and OneDrive to manage and collaborate on documents. However, many companies...
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How $43,000 Disappeared in an Instant: A Tale of CEO Fraud
Byron Martin: May 6, 2024
This true story serves as a stark warning about the devastating impact of CEO Fraud on businesses, large and small. It's essential reading for anyone...
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The Rise of AI-Driven Voice Scams
Byron Martin: Apr 29, 2024
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the saying "That won't happen to me" is becoming a dangerous mindset for business owners when it comes to...
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Don't Get Caught Off Guard: 5 New Cybersecurity Threats to Prepare For Now
Byron Martin: Apr 23, 2024
The year 2023 marked a significant turning point for cyber-attacks with the introduction of AI (artificial intelligence), now in the hands of people...
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Teknologize Successfully Completes Another SOC 2 Audit
Byron Martin: Apr 9, 2024
At Teknologize, we continually invest in security best practices to ensure that our client’s data stays safe and secure. As a part of an ongoing...
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IT Profitability Roadmap and Checklist for Maximizing Efficiency and Cost Savings
Byron Martin: Apr 3, 2024
If you’re hoping to cut costs and boost profitability without compromising productivity or efficiency, assessing the technology you use in day-to-day...
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Top Tax Scams To Watch Out For In 2024
Byron Martin: Mar 18, 2024
Tax season is around the corner, which means so are tax scams. Without fail, every year, individuals and business owners alike fall victim to tax...
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The Revolving Door: Why Businesses Struggle to Keep IT Support Providers
Byron Martin: Mar 6, 2024
In today's digital landscape, reliable IT support is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. Yet, many businesses find themselves trapped in a cycle of...
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ScreenConnect Vulnerability Exploited – IT Companies are Being Targeted
Byron Martin: Feb 23, 2024
ConnectWise is addressing a critical vulnerability discovered in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, its remote desktop and access software that enables MSP...
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Enhanced Security Measures To Safeguard Your Phone In 2024
Byron Martin: Feb 20, 2024
Long gone are the days when phones were simple devices used to make calls. Today our phones are advanced, handheld supercomputers that can do...
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Never Trust, Always Verify: Zero Trust Security
Byron Martin: Feb 14, 2024
Zero Trust is a relatively new cybersecurity strategy that is rapidly becoming the security model of choice for businesses. In fact, we anticipate...
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Give Your Business Continuity Plan the Love It Deserves
Byron Martin: Feb 5, 2024
Wintertime can feel like a wonderland. There’s hot cocoa, cozy fireside conversations, glistening white snowfall…ice storms, power outages, and tons...
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Tips for Maximizing National Change Your Password Day: Is Your Password Up to Par?
Byron Martin: Feb 1, 2024
Each year on February 1st, we celebrate Change Your Password Day. While it’s not a holiday that gets you off work, it serves as a good opportunity...
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Myth Busting: 5 Common Cybersecurity Misconceptions
Byron Martin: Jan 19, 2024
In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. However, as the digital landscape...
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Urgent Warning about Bank Account Fraud
Byron Martin: Jan 12, 2024
The infamous Xenomorph Android malware, known for targeting 56 European banks in 2022, is back and in full force targeting US banks, financial...
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Make Cybersecurity a Priority in Your 2024 Business Plan
Byron Martin: Jan 9, 2024
Is your business plan for 2024 finalized yet? The last few months of the year can get hectic, between trying to close out the end of the quarter...