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A little while ago, I started thinking about how far the world has come and going back into the days of my first job (Yep. Many, many moons ago at Jaycar). I was thinking about how many people paid and their PIN number was on the back of their credit card or on the back of their key card. I thought, oh my goodness, that’s not even obscurity. That’s not security at all. You might as well use a chisel to lock your door. It doesn’t make any sense.
Due to the increasing number of cyber-attacks such as credential stuffing and malware, there is no reason for any company in Australia to ignore the importance of network penetration testing. Otherwise known as ethical hacking, penetration testing involves routine inspection of computer and network systems. Using this method, companies can discover any IT infrastructure vulnerabilities that cybercriminals could exploit.
In today’s fast-paced business world, employee training has become more crucial than ever. And when it comes to optimising training programs, technology plays a pivotal role. In this blog post, we will explore the transformative impact of technology on employee training programs, from interactive learning platforms to virtual reality simulations. Discover how incorporating technology can enhance engagement, knowledge retention, and overall training effectiveness, leading to empowered and skilled employees who drive business success. (more…)
Can SMBs Handle the Real Cost of a Cyber Attack?
Aussie SMBs are moving toward cloud computing because of the many benefits it provides. Reduced IT costs, scalability of operations and storage as well as increased collaboration are just a few examples. However, with advances in IT come new risks. To keep up with the changes in the IT landscape, attackers are becoming more sophisticated, and the threat environment continues to evolve. Small and medium-sized businesses that have adopted novel IT processes without updating their cybersecurity measures may find themselves victims ill-prepared to prevent a cyber attack.
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In Quebec, a lot of people are bilingual. There are plenty of French and English signs everywhere. I’ve always thought that having a second language would be fantastic, and it’s the same for cybersecurity.
Having a second step in IT security is always smart. That’s why I always recommend having a two-factor authentication system. You might be asking, ‘What’s all this in non-geek talk, Josh?’ Now, for most systems you access, you just need to have a username and a password. If you have a good password security policy—that is you’ve got specials characters, uppercase, and lowercase—then it’s okay for Facebook or your personal email. However, if you’re dealing with banks or your company’s data, it’s good to have an extra step.
A few years back, many banks sent out a small piece of hardware, which was all you needed to log in. It generated a random code that you would need to type in or something with a USB stick that you just pop into your system. There were similar systems for computers where you needed a physical thing to plug in beforehand before you could log in. Nowadays, most people carry around a smartphone, so they’ve utilised that. We use our smartphone in a two-factor authentication setup.
If you’re not doing this for your key business systems, it’s definitely worth having a think about. It’s very simple to put in, and ultimately, it means that other people would have to have your smartphone as well as your username and password to access your account, making things very hard for a hacker. Traditionally, if you just had a key logger, they could have just jumped into your system, so it’s something to think about. Give me a shout out if you want to know more about it and how to achieve it.
Editor’s Note: This episode was originally published on 28th May 2019. It has been revamped and updated for accuracy and to reflect recent trends.
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Need Help With IT Management?Several businesses in Australia of various size have started exploring IT outsourcing. Business owners and managers can cut down operation costs but still get the services that they need. It is cost-effective, but to optimise your IT outsourcing strategy, there are certain things that you should consider, such as the capacity and needs of your business.
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The Hoover Dam produces an average of 4 billion kilowatt-hours per year in hydroelectric power. That’s enough to run entire countries like Jamaica or Botswana, and recent reports coming out of Australia is that we’re actually exceeding our targets for renewable energy.
It’s not only large Australian enterprises that should worry about data loss prevention. Even SMBs become a target of hackers worldwide. Additionally, data theft is a bigger problem now more than ever, so data loss prevention should be a major concern of everyone. If you own or run a business in Brisbane or other parts of Queensland, make sure you have a data loss prevention plan. Here are the steps to ensure that your business information is secure and you have a backup.
Need Experts to Handle Your IT Systems?In Australia, automated systems and digital databases have become essential to the day-to-day operations of businesses. However, not all organisations have the resources and skilled workers needed to take on IT management problems. This is where IT outsourcing comes in. By outsourcing IT management needs, business owners can increase their efficiency and competitiveness while having the time to focus on their core business. It allows businesses of all sizes to grow without major risk or investment.
When to Hire IT Specialists?
More and more Australian businesses are discovering the importance of IT to their overall business success. Evolving technology presents new opportunities to boost efficiency, productivity, and profitability. However, leveraging innovative IT support and services that deliver value can be challenging for your business. This is especially true if you don’t have enough human resources.
You Can Do It But Should You?
I come from a family of teachers and engineers. The only people that aren’t teachers or engineers are business owners, so it goes without saying that we love learning. All of us love learning and problem-solving, and we’re going to be talking today about why doing something yourself is not always the best idea. As I said, with teachers, engineers and business owners, you’ve generally walked a path where you’ve learned lots of stuff and you’ve decided, “Yeah, I can do this. I want to learn that. That’s exciting. Let’s do this. Let’s do that,” and you overextend yourself.
Have You Considered Outsourcing IT System Management?
From big international companies to small or medium enterprises based in Australia, outsourcing work has become an efficient part of business processes. Tapping the skills of remote employees has never been more convenient. Many skills are arising as much as there are skills that are dethroned. One of the most common business strategies these days is IT outsourcing.
Australian business owners who are concerned about the security and privacy of their data should consider updating their security architecture to the zero trust network security model. While traditional approaches to protecting data have worked well in the past, advances in technology and the increasing sophistication of hackers have created a need for a more holistic and comprehensive approach to security.
How to Prepare for Windows 7 End of Life
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There’s a very important date to keep in mind if you’re running Windows 7 desktops. We’re already in the extended grace period, and now we’re going to be no longer having that as an option next year. So, get onto Windows 10 systems. If you do want to continue using a Windows 7 system for your business, continue reading.
Why Do You Need an IT Infrastructure Audit?
It’s hard to find any Aussie organisation or business that isn’t connected to the Internet. With the world being as globalised and connected as it is today, it has actually become difficult for companies to find long-standing success in business without relying on the conveniences and advantages it delivers. In this connected world, we need IT infrastructure audit professionals to make sure that it works as usual.
Does Your Organisation Have Cybersecurity Visibility?Cybersecurity visibility is a word that usually comes up in the information security scene in Australia these days. Whether you’re a business owner or a leader, you should look at and understand what is happening inside your network to protect your company data and your reputation. With the right and enough cybersecurity visibility, you know who is accessing what data at a particular time and how people are accessing this data.
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