
What Does That Little Padlock Really Mean?
That little padlock in our browser bar – we’ve all see it while shopping online and have been warned by our banks to look for it. But what does that little padlock really mean?

That little padlock in our browser bar – we’ve all see it while shopping online and have been warned by our banks to look for it. But what does that little padlock really mean?

As a small business owner myself, I’d like to suggest that your employees are most likely the biggest asset to your business. Here are three ways you can build your team through technology management.

Choosing your domain name is an important first step in developing your web presence. Not only does your domain name affect your website, but also your branded company email. Once a domain is in use it becomes very difficult to change without confusing customers. Here are some considerations for choosing a domain name.

The idea of a “Cloud” can be difficult to grasp. I find that it helps to think back to something we’re all more familiar with – the water supply.

Take stock of the current state of computers, operating systems, network devices (switches, routers, controllers, radios, control systems, etc) WAN links, and other components. This would be a good time to contract with us for a Cybersecurity Assessment so that your network can be evaluated from an impartial perspective.

Comparing backup providers can be difficult. Here are some things to consider:
Is the backup software easy for your users? Can it run automatically in a ‘hands off’ configuration? If you need to recover, how easily can you do it?

Many times, a small business owner forgets that one of the most valuable items in their business is the data, documents, and other intellectual property created by their employees. So, by making backups, what you’re really doing is protecting some of the most valuable assets of your business.

It can be difficult to understand what goes on behind the scenes of website security. And all those acronyms like TLS, HTTP, JPG, and more don’t make it any simpler. I’d like to help you understand the importance of securing your website.

Would it surprise you to know that the world’s fastest growing source of garbage is actually e-waste? Learn more about how to recycle e-waste to help keep harmful chemicals and valuable metals out of our landfills!

You would not believe how many times I’ve heard this or a similar statement. It’s easy to think that because we’re in the middle of America, somehow that makes us undesirable to hackers. But that’s far from the truth. Hackers want in your network for many different reasons.