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FBI Outlines Cyber Threats Facing Schools and Secure Cyber Practices

Cyber crime is an increasing concern worldwide. It affects personal data and private businesses, but it can interfere with public spaces such as schools. Cyber attackers see schools as a vulnerable target. With learning and education moving online, both at home in the classroom, cyber attackers see this as an opportunity to hack computer systems.  […] … learn more→

Are You Overspending on IT? How to Find Out and Cut Costs

IT costs are often one of the more expensive parts of a business’s budget. Cutting these costs can be hard when there are other priorities and fixed prices. Personnel costs are often the main expense, although there are other costs that can be reduced as well.  Replace Turnover With Lower Level Employees An easy way […] … learn more→

Why Millennials Are Renting New Homes

Just like many other aspects of the current economy, the housing market is changing. And, in most cases, all of those changes are fueled by one single generation: millennials. And,  Millennials are going off the idea of settling down and buying a house.  Instead, they prefer to rent a flat or home whenever they need […] … learn more→

The Best Cybersecurity Practices for Businesses in 2021

Given the amount of internet connected devices in our modern world, it is absolutely necessary to secure them as best as possible, whether personal or work-related.  Almost all business data and workloads are connected to or hosted on an online system. This poses a great risk for any business. Luckily there are few steps you […] … learn more→

DFARS Interim Rule: What DoD Contractors Should Know

The CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is the new cybersecurity protocol being put in place for DoD (Department of Defense) contractors. CMMC is still being rolled out, so there are constant updates still being made. The DFARS Interim Rule is one of the updates recently announced that has already begun affecting the compliance requirements of […] … learn more→

Why Your Startup Needs to Focus on Benefits – Not Features

Today’s features – tomorrow’s footnotes. It’s a harsh reality for startups, but markets change unpredictably – and rapidly. Customers are always expecting the very latest and greatest features, making customer value a moving target. In our innovative, progress-focused world, that means today’s most sought-after specifications may not interest tomorrow’s audiences at all. What’s a business […] … learn more→

Planning for the Cost of Buying a Home

When you’re buying a new home, be it an older property on the market or a new home construction recently made available, it’s essential to look at all of the costs that come with it. We’re not just talking about the price of the actual home, itself. Buying a home is a big commitment and […] … learn more→

How to Recognize Email Scams

As our use of the internet in day-to-day life rises, so do opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit us. Online scams have been on the rise for a long time, and now that so much business is conducted online, including financial services, it’s only likely to get worse.  In 2019, the number of phishing scams reported […] … learn more→