Byron Martin
What’s Hiding on That Old Computer Could Cost You - Here’s How to Dispose of Tech Safely
When was the last time you tossed out an old computer, server, or smartphone from your office? Maybe it was collecting dust in the corner. Perhaps...
Michelle Dupler with the Tri-Cities Journal of Business interviewed Teknologize CEO, Byron Martin, and CTO, Daniel Morgan as guest contributors to discuss cybersecurity basics for businesses.
American businesses lose more than $400 billion per year to cyberattacks, with one in four small businesses affected, according to a Better Business Bureau report.
By: Michelle Dupler | Tri-Cities Journal of Business, September 2017
Cybersecurity Breaches are Happening Locally
Whether it's ransomware, viruses, data theft, or some other cybersecurity risk, a network breach can be one of a business owner’s worst nightmares — costing time, money, and reputation.
" We see even in large organizations there’s still a lot of companies not doing the basics,” said Byron Martin, owner of Teknologize in Kennewick.
Remote Work Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Daniel Morgan, CTO for Teknologize, said his company recommends businesses use a VPN, or virtual private network, connection when they need remote access or require two-factor authentication to log in. Two-factor authentication typically requires that a user receive a code by text message, and the user must input that code in addition to a username and password.
The article covers updates and backups, remote work vulnerabilities, watching out for freebies, and why training is key.
“At least one employee will click on anything, and then all the security you have doesn’t matter,” Martin said.
Teknologize is a Managed Service Provider with clients throughout the Pacific Northwest with offices located in the Tri-Cities, Washington 509.396.6640, Yakima, Washington 509.396.6640, and Bend, Oregon 541.848.6072. Questions about cybersecurity? Give us a call today!
Microsoft Is Ending Free Licensing for Nonprofits – Here’s What You Need to Know Before July 1, 2025
Byron Martin: Jun 9, 2025
If your nonprofit relies on Microsoft 365 Business Premium or Office 365 E1 through Microsoft’s grant program, there’s a critical change you need to...
Why Hackers Are Targeting Construction Companies (And Other Small Businesses That Handle Lots of Invoices)
Byron Martin: May 21, 2025
If you run a construction company or any small business that deals with many vendors and invoices, you need to know that you’re on the radar of...