Updates from Office 365: Teams and Copilot

In the world of applications which are delivered over the cloud, not all features are made available to everyone simultaneously.  Sometimes software vendors will choose a “rolling release” where new features are staged and released to the user base by category of organization or location.  Microsoft does this with its Office 365 product set.  We’ve…

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TS1: A Tailored Approach to IT Management

As businesses increasingly rely on technology, securing their digital infrastructure is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. Whether it’s ensuring smooth daily operations or protecting sensitive information from cyber threats, having a reliable IT framework in place is crucial. That’s where TS1, Twin State Technical Services, a comprehensive, fully managed IT and cybersecurity solution, comes…

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Things to Consider when Making a Technology Plan for 2023

2022 is almost over! But first, it would be helpful to review the past twelve months: what you did well, what you could have done better, and what you would like to achieve next year. As you consider your business objectives for the year ahead, we strongly recommend you consider technology. Ideally, you should put…

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What’s the Difference Between Vulnerability Assessment & Vulnerability Management?

When it comes to cybersecurity, there are a lot of terms thrown around. Two of the most common are vulnerability assessment and vulnerability management. But what do they mean? And more importantly, what’s the difference between the two? 43% of cyber-attacks are targeted at small businesses, but only 14% are prepared to properly defend themselves.…

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How to Balance User Authentication Security with User Convenience

According to the latest Cost of a Data Breach Report by IBM Security, compromised passwords are the main cause of data breaches around the world. This is an alert to both small businesses and large enterprises that access security and authentication should be a high priority for any cybersecurity strategy. While it’s well known that…

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Don’t Let Your Employees Fall for a Juice Jacking Attack!

Most people cannot go far without their phones being by their side. Smartphones have become a constant companion to most and represent an instant connection with the outside world. In fact, 74 percent of Americans say they feel uneasy about leaving their phone at home when they go out, and 53 percent say that they…

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Impact of CCPA on how you use client data: it is time to get compliant

  California’s controversial privacy law California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) officially took effect on January 1, 2020, and it certainly did not go unnoticed. Passed and signed late in June 2018, the CCPA or AB 375 gives California consumers the right to see any information that organizations hold about them, and has led to frantic changes in…

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