Let’s talk for a moment about email. As an instrument of communication, email allows us to conduct business, catch up with friends, send links, and share information. In the not-too-distant past, postal mail accomplished those same things, albeit more slowly – hence the name “snail mail” in use today. The variety of communications that travel […]
What is an Email Retention Policy and Why Does Your Business Need One?
We’ve all become so accustomed to using email in our daily personal and working lives that we really don’t give a whole lot of thought to it. It’s the fastest way to communicate with others in the course of the day, and the emails we send and receive – in general – never see the […]
How Secure is Your Email?
For all of the press out there about hacking and suspicious websites, one important facet of internet security that gets overlooked is email. Most of us know not to click on links in a spam message, and many of us realize that some email attachments harbor unsavory bits of code. Malicious code and viruses get […]
Is Your Home Network Putting Your Company Network at Risk?
If you’re one of the lucky ones using a wireless network to work from home, you know the particular joys of drafting a major presentation from the comfort of your own couch. But while wireless networking makes time spent online a little more enjoyable, it can also open up a host of issues if your […]
How To Protect Your Wi-Fi Network
Wi-Fi networking is common in today’s business environment, allowing for greater flexibility in establishing workstations and giving guests access to the Internet while on the office premises. Because of the broadcasted nature of the Wi-Fi signal, however, it’s essential to secure your Wi-Fi network. Just as an unsecured Wi-Fi network is one that is susceptible […]
How Do You Recover From a Disaster?
If there were a disaster and your facilities were destroyed, would you still be in business in six months? It’s a question we ask businesses every day. Your disaster recovery plan should confidently answer this question. No one likes to think about business-destroying disasters, but the fact is these types of events can and do […]
