by Brian Jefferson | Sep 19, 2022 | IT Security Blog
DogWalk Zero Day Exploit Explained In August, Microsoft released a patch for a severe security vulnerability which has been dubbed DogWalk. This exploit previously (as long as you’ve updated your system recently) allowed malicious actors to take advantage of the...
by Brian Jefferson | Jun 3, 2022 | IT Security Blog
What Does A Hardware Firewall Do? One of the most important network security tools your small business can deploy is a network firewall. By serving as a barrier between your network and the outside world, firewalls protect you from cyber attacks and limit your...
by Brian Jefferson | Mar 29, 2022 | IT Security Blog
What is Cloud Computing? The phrase cloud computing is one which is often used but infrequently understood. Is the cloud simply a whimsical name for the internet? Could cloud computing be as simple as using someone else’s computer, but over the internet? Some people...
by Brian Jefferson | Feb 2, 2022 | IT Security Blog
Cybersecurity Trends that will affect Small Business in 2022 Over the past few years cyberattacks have grown in both frequency and complexity. During 2020 we saw the sweeping impact of the SolarWinds hack which used a sophisticated supply chain attack to infect...
by Brian Jefferson | Jan 26, 2022 | IT Security Blog
How can I protect my wi-fi network at home? When home WiFi networks were first rolled out, the average user could expect to connect a small handful of devices at any given time. Today the average household has 10+ devices connected and home networks have become...
by Brian Jefferson | Nov 24, 2021 | IT Security Blog
What is a TPM Chip? You Need One To Update To Windows 11 Prior to Microsoft announcing that Windows 11 would require a TPM chip it is safe to say that most people had never heard of such a thing. TPM chips, or trusted platform module chips, are not in fact new and...
by Brian Jefferson | Oct 24, 2021 | IT Security Blog
Why is there a chip shortage? From trade wars to consumer demand increases If you’ve been following the news, trying to buy a new car, or looking to replace an old laptop, you may have run into reports of a chip shortage. These tiny pieces of technology are found in...
by Brian Jefferson | Sep 2, 2021 | IT Security Blog
What you need to know about the new features in Windows 11 The newest version of Microsoft’s iconic Windows operating system has been announced and promises to deliver a bevy of new features. Windows 11 Home, as the updated operating system is called, comes with...
by Brian Jefferson | Jul 19, 2021 | IT Security Blog
How to prevent malware from getting on your computer Are you experiencing the familiar sense of dread that accompanies unexpected pop-ups, random slowdowns, and browser redirects? While you might not be sure which file is at fault – you have that sinking feeling...
by Brian Jefferson | Jul 2, 2021 | IT Security Blog
6 reasons that your small business needs dedicated IT Support Small business owners tend to wear lots of hats, serving as CEO, accountant, HR, sales, web developer, and more. However, as your company grows, it’s important to recognize that certain tasks are best left...
