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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Upgrading Windows 7 to 10: It’s Time
How hard is it to make the transition from Windows 7 to Windows 10? The shift to Windows 10 can be easier than you imagine. You can take advantage of new features to streamline your experience with an efficient, fast, and uncomplicated approach. To help you become familiar with Windows 10, we created a…
Tech Trends for 2020: the effect on your business
Implementing new technology trends always brings new challenges. Which trends for 2020 will be influential and become the top IT priorities for your company in 2020? Top areas to think about will be in the areas of cloud computing, collaboration, security, disaster recovery, and managed services.
Secure Your DoD Contract Business with Easy to Use DFARS Compliance Templates
If you regularly do business with the Department of Defense (DoD), then you know that it takes some work to meet all their compliance standards. Companies that know how to navigate the “red tape” can benefit significantly and gain an edge over their competition by selling their goods and services to the government.
Simplification of Legalese in Using Common Software
Recently, we wrote a post on the changes in terms of clarity and simplicity that the European Union regulators are bringing to the technology companies. Well, Microsoft has just announced in the US their first move toward simplification, aiming it to its consumer-based online products: We are updating the Microsoft Services Agreement, which applies to…
The European Union is Moving at a Faster Pace in Defining Individual Privacy Rights
Companies like Microsoft now issue versions of software to meet compliance requirements for national and global governing bodies – for example, Microsoft version N. The European community has a strong commitment to informing citizens of how to know and exercise their rights of protection to their own personal information. This is also causing our software…
What is Spear Phishing?
No, it’s not spearfishing. That is a completely different topic. So if you’re looking for different ways to fish in a lake, this article isn’t for you. If you’re wondering how data breaches are actually done? How cybercriminals execute an attack and pick their methods? I’d encourage you to continue reading. Phishing vs. Spear Phishing Spear…
Data Privacy Day – January 28th
Mark your calendar, January 28th is Data Privacy Day! Data Privacy Day is an international holiday that occurs every 28th of January. The purpose of Data Privacy Day is to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices. It is an educational initiative originally focused on raising awareness among businesses as well as users…
Synchronize Outlook with your personal Gmail or iPhone calendar
Want to know how to see your personal Gmail or iPhone calendar in your work outlook? Follow these easy steps so you never miss an important personal event in the new year. How to Subscribe to your Google Calendar An Internet Calendar (iCal) Subscription keeps your Outlook copy of your Google Calendar up-to-date. 1. Log into your…
Enterprise’s Security is Being Attacked with Malware by Hackers at a 60% Success Rate
In the latest news, The Hacker’s Playbook Findings have disclosed that malware attacks on enterprise security are successful more than 60% of the time, according to TechRepublic. You need to have a plan in place to counteract them! “According to the third edition of the Hacker’s Playbook Findings Report, published By SafeBreach in December 2017, of…