Microsoft Discontinues Support for Windows 7
The end is near. Microsoft will end support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. Sales, support, security monitoring, and updates will cease. Although the operating system (OS) is ten…
Security
Security
Category
Microsoft Discontinues Support for Server 2008 and 2008 R2
January 14, 2020 marks the end-of-support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. This means that sales, support, security monitoring, and updates will no longer be available. End-of-support for any…
How to Avoid IT Tech Support Scams
Senior citizens are not the only people targeted by technology fraudsters. Unfortunately, tech savvy business professionals are victims of scams every day. In fact, a survey conducted by Microsoft found…
Why Multi-Factor Authentication is Important for Every Organization
Why do you need multi factor authentication? Hacks, cyber-attacks, and major data breaches make headlines daily. Fortunately, most are preventable. One way to ensure the security of critical business systems…
A Focus on Security and Survivability
ConnectOn is constantly focusing on security and survivability. Florida business owners are familiar with hurricane preparedness efforts, but 2017’s impact from Irma hit too close to home for many. Even…
Cell Phone Security
Best Ways To Secure Your Cell Phone Starting with a scenario, let us assume you are already a victim of hackers. Your mobile phone number has been hijacked by social…
Business Continuity: Planning for an IT Disaster
Protecting Your IT Network From Natural Disaster One of the more difficult situations a business can face is a disaster that disrupts the continuity of operations. Specifically, a disaster that…
How to Prevent Current Security Threats: WannaCry and Petya
The number of security threats to your IT infrastructure increases every day. These threats come in several varieties, including spyware and denial of service attacks. From email to firewalls, all…
The Single Best Defense Against Ransomware: Backup Everything
Ransomware is malware designed to hold data hostage on a device and then demand a ransom to decrypt or recover files. Ransomware can occur in multiple forms – some can…
A Guide to Cyber Security
Cybersecurity is an undeniably hot topic for every organization – no one is immune. The ever-increasing amounts of data, servicing customers through various technologies and employing users who work with…