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Are Your Business Passwords Only as Secure as a Sticky Note?

Are Your Business Passwords Only as Secure as a Sticky Note?

Take a walk... I dare you. Go on, right now. Take a walk around your office.

How many computer monitors have a little yellow sticky note stuck to the corner? How many keyboards have a password taped underneath?

This isn't just bad housekeeping; it’s a terrifying security risk hiding in plain sight.

The hard truth is that you can spend $50,000 on the world's most advanced firewall, but if your company's master key is on a 5-cent sticky note, you've left the front door wide open with the key under the mat.

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IoT Allows Manufacturers to Go Proactive

IoT Allows Manufacturers to Go Proactive

You’ve invested serious money into your manufacturing equipment. We’re talking about your half-million-dollar workhorses that are supposed to be driving profit. If you’re being honest, though, you’re often just waiting for the next thing to break.

You run your machines hard, and if you only act when the alarm sounds, the grinding noise gets too loud, or the machine throws that dreaded red maintenance light, you’re cooked.

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AI Can Be Great for Business, Just Not These 3 Ways

AI Can Be Great for Business, Just Not These 3 Ways

Generative AI is everywhere now, and businesses are racing to embrace the opportunities it is creating. That said, this needs to be done with caution. Let’s go over some common errors to watch out for and avoid.

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Don’t Let Your BYOD Strategy Trade Security for Convenience

Don’t Let Your BYOD Strategy Trade Security for Convenience

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a strategy that has become quite popular amongst employees and employers alike. The employee gets to use a device they’re familiar with, and the employer saves money. Unfortunately, many businesses underestimate the security risks posed by unmanaged BYOD deployments, which can lead to severe legal issues.

Let’s talk about these risks and why they pop up in the first place.

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Tip of the Week: How to Get a Closer Look via the Zoom Function in Your Browser

Tip of the Week: How to Get a Closer Look via the Zoom Function in Your Browser

Have you been struggling to read small text or see details on a webpage or in an application? The solution is simple: zoom in! While basic, many people aren't aware of the powerful, built-in zooming functions available. Today, we've compiled helpful tricks to improve your viewing experience, including a powerful tool we bet you haven't tried.

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