Celebrities and politicians seem to learn the hard way that, once personal information is on the internet, it stays there for eternity. Even for less-famous people like you and me, at this point in social media history, it’s possible to have some regrets about past public internet engagement. Hilarious photos from your senior prom that […]
Malware In A Flash: It’s A Thing
I don’t often get to discuss a subject ripped from today’s headlines, but malware in a flash drive is a security issue you should be aware of. So here’s a little warning. Recently a Chinese woman talked her way into Mar-A-Lago and was then arrested. On her person she had, among other odd things, a […]
Fun Facts About Better Business IT
The technology landscape today offers an overwhelming array of business improvement options. Safe to say it would be easy to buy new and better business IT products that might not interface effectively with technology you already have–unless you ask an IT expert. As your business grows, streamlining processes will improve company performance. Compatible technology can […]
Don’t Settle When It’s Your Business Technology
“Don’t settle” is a hot topic for me. Often when I take on a new client, I can be surprised at what I see this business has been using for their IT. It can be obsolete hardware, outdated software, strange network configurations, poor security and data preservation techniques, and antiquated workflows. I see businesses working […]
Encryption Software Will Reinforce Your Cybersecurity
There are so many ways to hack these days. Choosing the right technology security solutions to safeguard your business against invasions is critical. Without the right protection, such as encryption software, businesses and organizations face a high risk of hackers entering illegally into their systems. They can collect sensitive business data that may likely result […]
Know This About VPN–Virtual Private Networks
If you have questions about your cybersecurity because your workforce is growing and your work days never really end anymore, give us a call. We will have solutions. Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2101, is the founder and owner of Aptica LLC. This IT management and support company has been serving small to medium sized businesses […]
Wishing You Peace With Your IT In 2019
From all of us at Aptica, Happy New Year! For me, a new year always bring the promise of new friends, new opportunities, and inevitably—new challenges. As a local small business, we know we are farther down the road to our success goals, and as members of the community we are grateful for the opportunities […]
No IT Strategy? Are You Leaking Time and Money?
Too often a small business owner doesn’t know how bad his IT strategy is until something catastrophic happens. Think of Marriott and their 500 million client info breach. It’s comparable to how bad yours can be, if even on a much smaller scale. Maybe 3 years ago you overhauled your business computer network and you […]
Your IT Services Should Include Cutting Edge Encryption Software
Great! you say. What the heck is that? you wonder. You’ve heard me say many times there are so many ways to hack these days. Well, there are also many ways to prevent losing your data, and that technology changes (because it has to) all the time. Knowing the latest and greatest encryption protections should […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Training For Employees and Executives
Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2001, is the founder and owner of Aptica LLC. This IT management and support company has been serving small to medium-sized businesses for 15 years in the area that includes Angola, South Bend, and Fort Wayne, IN, Battle Creek, MI, and Toledo, OH.