Author: Sagacent

Losing a hard drive is no fun. The fact is hard drives fail all the time. While some are certainly more reliable than others, as it ages your hard drive is likely to fail at some point. Thankfully, you’ve got a few options if your hard drive does go down. Read on as we take…

The use of technology has made life much easier but has also left us susceptible in new ways. As technology continues to improve, so does the technology of criminals. Even companies that recognize cybersecurity threats can fall victim to the dangers of technology. Insurance against the unknown is normal and cybersecurity insurance has now become…

Did you know that the U.S. Small Business Administration estimates that identity theft costs businesses globally $221 billion a year? It is an expensive risk for businesses not to be prepared for hackers and identity thieves to strike. Moreover, it can interfere with the trust your consumers have for your business. Criminals can seize a…

Are you tired of streaming problems on your laptop and mobile devices? Your network could be configured incorrectly or you might just need more bandwidth. Internet insiders predict that 5G will be arriving in the United States by the end of 2018 or the beginning of 2019, capable of faster video streaming and lightning-fast upload…

“Password was incorrect, please try again.” “Would you like to reset your password?” “Please enter the multiple-digit codes we have sent to your phone to authenticate this password.” Dealing with passwords can be inconvenient, frustrating, and downright annoying. Microsoft has been aware of this for quite some time. In their latest update to Windows 10,…

Cybercrime is on the rise, but the days of criminals being part of a larger organization with a specific agenda are history. Today’s cybercriminals are now available to a wide variety of individuals and they treat their efforts as a business, one that provides services to clients. Not every cybercriminal focuses on a specific agenda….

If you have a blog or website, then you are likely familiar with WordPress, which currently powers more than 30 percent of the top 10 million sites on the internet and 30 percent of all the sites on the internet. That is a large reach, but as users have discovered, WordPress comes with its own…

Every business today relies on cutting-edge technology for its operations, from accounting to monitoring of inventory. With any part of your business, an audit can be a viable option to access your strengths, weaknesses, and compliance with the best practices of the industry. Network auditing, however, is specific to the technological aspects of your business….

With cyber attacks on the rise, we’re forced to pay more attention to cybersecurity threats on a daily basis for the safety of our businesses. Whether you’ve been following what’s been happening lately with cyber attacks or are new to this topic, keep reading to learn about cybersecurity threats you need to know about. Cybersecurity…

Hosted VoIP is a system that allows your business to make calls over the Internet rather than over traditional phone lines.A number of businesses are adopting VoIP technology because it helps their bottom line. Here are three reasons how VoIP will save you money. By the time you’re finished reading, you’ll be ready to join…

Losing your data can have an enormous impact on a small business – enough to force you close. Around 60% of businesses that suffer a data loss are estimated to close after 6 months. If you fail to prepare for data loss, you’re putting your whole business at risk. If you don’t feel you’re IT…

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) exists to protect the confidential healthcare data of millions of American patients. For violating HIPAA, fines can range from $100 to a staggering $1.5 million. So, it’s important for your organization to ensure that violations are avoided. Thankfully, they easily can be, as long as you have…