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Plain-English technology and security guidance from the InfoStream team.

December 27, 2023

Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. are often a major vulnerability as they are so common.

Even files sent from someone you “know” can be a tool hackers use to cause destruction.

December 27, 2023

Must-have Android office apps to stay efficient on the go

Today, where remote work has become the new norm, having the right tools and apps can make all the difference in staying efficient and productive while working on the go. Fortunately, there are a wide selection of Android office apps available that can help you stay organized, focused and increase your productivity. 1. Todoist: Robust […]

December 26, 2023

What is the biggest single weakness in IT systems? Can you guess?

It’s people! Almost every major breach, damage to company networks, thefts, and long term outages started with an employee mistake. There are steps you can do to prevent this from happening.

December 25, 2023

CPAs, EAs, Financial Firms – Did you know the IRS requires you to have a written information security plan?

There are specific requirements the IRS has to include in a written cybersecurity plan. The FTC also has requirements. We can help.

December 25, 2023

4 Questions to improve VoIP efficiency for the holidays

The holiday season brings with it an unavoidable challenge: the substantial increase in phone traffic that has the potential to overpower even the most extensive VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) systems. To prevent your system and employees from being swamped by the influx of customer calls, it becomes essential to optimize your VoIP system meticulously. […]

December 24, 2023

Guess who the favorite target is for hackers. Small businesses!

Small businesses often don’t do enough to fix security vulnerabilities. It’s common for them to think they are ok until they face the disaster of losing everything.

December 23, 2023

People are THE weakest point in your companies cybersecurity. What are you doing to inform and train your users?

Sharing and email with your staff isn’t going to do much. Are you requiring basic cybersecurity training? It’s easy, quick and makes a huge difference!

December 22, 2023

62% of Small Businesses lack the in-house skills to handle cybersecurity.

Why risk everything by doing something that isn’t your expertise. Not only is your employees time better spend, it could save you from a huge cost and outage.