May 20th, 2022 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
Ransomware is one of the most damaging cyber-attack types of all time. It’s the one feared the most by business owners and cybersecurity defenders. This worry is not without reason. In an instant, an organization’s critical IT infrastructure can be...
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Tags: antivirus, multifactor authentication (MFA), passwords, phishing, ransomware, security
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Cybersecurity
December 9th, 2021 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
It’s a basic fact of life: change happens. Just as we all go through changes as people, businesses and organizations evolve.
Technology also evolves, perhaps even quicker than anticipated. A technology solution you brought in two or three years ago may...
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Tags: data backup and recovery, passwords, security, technology strength assessment
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Cloud Solutions, Managed IT Solutions
November 3rd, 2021 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
Data breaches, especially for small- to midsize companies, continue to be a major threat, as cybercriminals have become more sophisticated in their methods. Most data attacks come out of nowhere and often target companies with sub-par security solutions...
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Tags: antivirus, passwords, phishing, ransomware, virtual private networking (VPN)
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Cybersecurity
October 22nd, 2019 by Ashlee Colliver
If you’re in charge of corporate IT, you know computers can be tricky to keep secure. When you add in the factor of portability – like when a mobile device is checked out of the office – your challenge grows exponentially.
ESSENTIAL LAYERS OF MOBILE DEVICE...
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Tags: antivirus, mobile devices, multifactor authentication (MFA), passwords, ransomware, security
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Information, Managed IT Solutions
March 26th, 2019 by Ashlee Colliver
There was a time when those who refused to utilize technology could still thrive in business. That time is certainly over. Small businesses of all shapes and sizes must now embrace technology to maintain operational efficiency and compete in today’s market....
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Tags: data backup and recovery, firewalls, mobile devices, networks, passwords, security, technology strength assessment
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Data Security & Compliance Solutions
February 25th, 2019 by Brian Courtney
Equipping an office with printers that are connected to the Internet offers a wealth of benefits, but in an age where cybersecurity should be a concern for all of us, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential implications of failing to make sure that...
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Tags: multi-function printer (MFP), networks, passwords, technology strength assessment
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Print, Managed IT Solutions
December 26th, 2016 by Greg Moheban
Twenty-sixteen is a big year for lawyers and mobile technology. Statistically speaking, all lawyers now access work email, perform legal research and communicate with clients or colleagues 1) while away from their offices and 2) using smartphones, laptops...
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Tags: BYOD, document management, industries, mobile devices, passwords, remote workforce, speech recognition, VAF partners
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog
April 11th, 2016 by Guillermo Fernandez
Email has become a defacto method of communication for businesses and individuals alike. Trusting all email, however, can be a big mistake. Here is a quick read that will help you determine which emails you can open and which you should delete!
Phishing...
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Tags: email, passwords, phishing, security
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog