What Is Zero Trust Security Architecture? Elevate your Kendelville business with Aptical LLC’s premier IT solutions and managed IT services. Secure, scalable, and user-friendly tech for success. What Is Zero Trust Security Architecture? In August of 2021, Aptica announced that we would upgrade the cyber security defenses of the networks that we manage. There was no extra […]
A Message From The Ghost Of Jacob Marley
A Message From The Ghost Of Jacob Marley I re-read Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol every year. This timeless classic novella was first published in 1843, and the message has echoed every holiday season for the last 178 years. Especially after two difficult business cycles, I have enjoyed Dickens’ reminder of what should be important as the days […]
Was Your Apple iPhone Hacked In The Recent Breach?
Was Your Apple iPhone Hacked In The Recent Breach? 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 […]
Aren’t We All In This For Positive Results?
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 […]
The Comedy Of Thinking We Must Understand Computers
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 […]
Cyber Warfare? We Are In The Thick Of It Right Now—
Cyber Warfare? We Are In The Thick Of It Right Now— Cyber Warfare? We Are In The Thick Of It Right Now Consider this recent headline from The Epoch Times: Hackers Stole Nearly 26 Million User Login Credentials For Sites Like Amazon, Google, Facebook. The article details that the thefts went on for two years. Folks, this […]
Pivot To Offense—You Have to Score To Win
Pivot To Offense—You Have to Score To Win Business is a lot like football. To stay in the game, you need to be able to play both defense and offense. And while having a great defense might keep you in the running for the playoffs, I don’t believe a great defense ever wins the Super […]
Your Cybersecurity Risk In A New Perspective
Your Cybersecurity Risk In A New Perspective How, as a layperson, can you assess your cybersecurity risk so you know how to budget for IT protection? I am often challenged to put this into perspective. This time, I’ll start with recent news ripped from the headlines. Jeff Bezos’ net worth in real-time today is $117 […]
Face To Face Phishing: It’s Happening—Be Aware
Face To Face Phishing: It’s Happening—Be Aware The scenario happens this way. You answer the door and a guy (or a woman) is standing at your door, holding a laptop. They tell you that they have lost their cell phone, but that it has been traced to inside your residence. They ask if they can […]
New Year + New Decade = Great Time To Regroup
New Year + New Decade = Great Time To Regroup Wouldn’t it be great if all small business owners had a big red button that would re-set at the touch of a finger, everything that needed our attention? It’s a nice fantasy, but I’ve never found restructuring my work strategy to be that easy. Ever. […]