Category Archives: Cyber Security

The Top 3 Cyber Security Risks for Mobile Devices and How to Avoid Them

mobile cybersecurity risks

How much time do you spend on your mobile device? A recent study shows that Albertans spend an average of ten hours a day looking at a screen. The category screen includes computers, laptops, TVs, cell phones, and other mobile devices. Between work and play, the majority of our day involves being online in some […]

How to Prevent Malware from Infecting Your Mobile Device

how to prevent malware

In 2017, a malware attack dubbed “The Joker” was found hiding in dozens of apps in the Google Play store, affecting thousands of Android users who unknowingly downloaded and installed the virus onto their devices. The virus then copied personal account and banking information. It secretly used that data to sign users up for other, […]

How to Spot a Fake or Fraudulent Website: Part One

magnifying glass over youtube logo - verifying an authentic or fraudulent website

Cyber scams evolve continuously. It can be challenging to stay on top of the latest cyber risks, from convincing phishing schemes to subversive malware attacks to fraudulent links. In the virtual world of today, almost any business can benefit from having a IT team of consultants in place to help you manage your network and […]

The Top Reason Why Most Companies Are Falling Short on Cybersecurity Measures

cybersecurity

The world of cybersecurity grows more complicated year by year. Cybersecurity and cyberattacks are not new issues; they’ve been important topics ever since businesses moved online. The main difference now is the level of expertise and security training required to do the job effectively. Employees used to be able to learn about and perform their […]

How to Use Multi-Factor Authentication Correctly for Your Business

How to Use Multi-Factor Authentication Correctly for Your Business

The password used to be the valiant knight that was ready to protect your information online from prying eyes. Unfortunately, in our modern technological world, a single password is no longer enough to protect your business from cybercrime. You need a fortress with high walls, a drawbridge, and a moat filled with piranhas to keep […]

The Difference Between IDS and IPS & Why it Matters for Business Owners

The Difference Between IDS and IPS & Why it Matters for Business Owners

The language of IT and network security sounds complicated to anyone who doesn’t work with IT solutions on a daily basis. Further complicating the way we discuss IT solutions is the fact that they are so varied from business to business. Some businesses have comprehensive IT teams, some have virtual IT managers, but many others […]

Why Remote Workers Continue to be a Target for Cybercriminals

Top 5 Data Loss Prevention Strategies

A little more than a year ago now, the COVID-19 pandemic reached Canada. In response to new stay-at-home protocols, many companies transitioned their teams to working remotely where possible. Working from home is not a new concept, but the scale of workers moving their offices into their homes dramatically increased. As with any shift in […]

5 Home Business Cybersecurity Measures You Can Implement in a Few Hours

ipad screen showing vpn - Top 5 Data Loss Prevention Strategies

Managing Technology for Remote Teams The trend toward remote or home-based employees is growing exponentially, especially as COVID-19 continues to impact workplaces. As a result, many companies are discovering work-from-home technology solutions that allow them to continue operations seamlessly. One important aspect of these solutions is maintaining strong cybersecurity practices. With networks becoming more dispersed […]