Cyber Security: Protection Against Outside Hacking Begins Inside Your Business Cyber Security Every person who works on a computer as a part of their job will most likely take some time during the day to, you know, just check around on the internet. You might check on your favorite news source, look on Amazon to […]
5 Tips For Your Cybersecurity In The New Year
5 Tips For Your Cybersecurity In The New Year I’m making my New Year’s resolutions, and my number one goal this year is to keep talking about the potentially devastating threat of cyber attacks on small businesses. It won’t go away and it will continue to be costly. While the global average cost of a […]
Virtual Chief Information Officer: Part Of Our IT Management Package
Virtual Chief Information Officer: Part Of Our IT Management Package Who do you ask when you need to know how long that new hardware should last? Is your software is still leading-edge in your industry? Do you have a “rainy day” fund for IT emergencies? Are you sure that every day you are open for […]
Firewall v. Antivirus Software—A Quick Cybersecurity Review
Firewall v. Antivirus Software—A Quick Cybersecurity Review As a part of the “Let Me Help You” series, I recently talked about the importance of two-factor authentication (2FA) for the security of your network. Cybersecurity is a necessity in today’s technologically advanced world, and it starts with two basics. You need the best firewall and you need […]
Thieves Can Now Steal Your Identity Using Your Personal Cell Phone Number
Thieves Can Now Steal Your Identity Using Your Personal Cell Phone Number Your personal cell phone number can be stolen, and your number ported to another phone and another carrier. And since that personal cell phone number is probably on all your accounts, from social media accounts to financial accounts, then the new owner of […]
Are Your Computers ‘Sleeping’ On The Job?
Are Your Computers ‘Sleeping’ On The Job ? Every day it’s something new in our IT management service. Recently at Aptica, we have been fighting computers going to ‘sleep’ within a minute or two, even after being configured not to. Has this happened to you? We have found that the following steps resolve this issue. This seems […]
Protected and Productive? Inventory Your Information Technology System
Protected and Productive? Inventory Your Information Technology System I’m amazed it’s already the middle of July, but since I’m always the optimist, I know that I still have half a year to meet my business goals for Aptica LLC. I know for sure that I can’t lose any productivity, so I will inventory my assets to […]
Budgeting For Your Business Technology
Budgeting For Your Business Technology Can you remember when paying for a cell phone plan was not a part of your family’s business technology? Now it’s not even a question of “if” your kids will have cell phones but “when” they are ready to have one responsibly. As that cell plan adds new lines, you […]