Recently it was discovered that an Apple iPhone can be hacked without any direct user assistance. Normally malware can be inserted into a device if the user has been tricked into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. This fresh new hell, called a zero-click hack, takes advantage of flaws in your device. Since […]
Aren’t We All In This For Positive Results?
From the minute you open your doors as a small business, you as the owner have your expectations. You also know that there are certain basics that are necessary for you to succeed. The right space in the right location? Check. Like-minded people with skill sets to support your vision? Check. Business plan? Check. The […]
Aptica’s Zero-Trust Platform Has Already Proved Its Value
Last week I told you that Aptica had made the decisive move to provide a Zero-Trust security platform for all of our customers. Zero-Trust means that even if malware gets to your network, the new platform will not allow it to attach to anything or to make changes to your network. We are notified that […]
Get Back To Why It All Started
I’ve come to appreciate that everyone’s individual story is so interesting. Especially in business, I like to know why and how someone got into the business they are in. I always heard growing up, “it takes all kinds to make a world.” With the increase of news sources and social media, we now have perhaps […]
Aptica Makes A Bold Move To Stop Cybercrime
I am so pleased to have good news about fighting cybercrime. Aptica LLC is making a bold move to better protect our clients from destructive and costly hacks. Over the last several months Aptica has observed persistent and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks that have compromised organizations through the exploitation of software. Given the increase of attacks, […]
Who Should Pay For Your Losses After A Hack?
America has become a very litigious society. “So, sue me!” used to be a joke line. Now it’s not funny anymore. Cybersecurity breaches have real costs; they always have had real costs. Now that our collective awareness of these costs has been heightened, the scramble to pinpoint, blame, and punish the source of the cost […]
The Comedy Of Thinking We Must Understand Computers
Every so often I get on these odd thought tangents. I usually just let the thoughts run; it reminds me not to take myself too seriously and to stay humble about what I do and don’t know. It is a big part of my job to help business owners understand how technology can incrementally increase […]
What Happened To Honesty As A Pillar Of Good Business?
I am proud of my small town, upper-midwestern upbringing. I grew up hearing “a man’s word is his bond.” I always took that to mean if you can’t deliver, then don’t promise it. A handshake was a good as a written contract. If you fail, you should recognize it and own it. Look for another […]
Cyber Warfare? We Are In The Thick Of It Right Now—
“From Now On The Enemy Is More Clever Than You. From Now On The Enemy Is Stronger Than You. From Now On You Are Always About To Lose.” If you aren’t sure how well-protected your network is, Aptica offers free assessments. We also spend time walking you through what you can expect from a premium […]
Which Two Would You Pick? Price ≥ Quality ≥ Service
America is a country of refined consumers. Our economy is consumer-driven, and the art of buying is a tradition handed down from fathers to sons, and from mothers to daughters. Whether it is a car, a refrigerator, an orthodontist, or a vacation—we learn to set our standards and to search for the product that satisfies […]