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How do I control where my employees go on the internet?

There are different reasons for a business owner to want to control where employees go on the internet when they are at work.  First off, you might want to make sure the way employees are spending their time is on business activities not personal ones.  To achieve this, you would have to restrict websites that Read more about How do I control where my employees go on the internet?[…]

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What is the biggest security risk in my network?

The biggest risk in any network is human behavior.  Users on your network bring most of the viruses and malware into your network through their actions while performing their jobs or simply using your technology.  Whether they are researching something on the web, reading email, or loading a program on their computer, introducing malicious code Read more about What is the biggest security risk in my network?[…]

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How do I keep track of all my passwords?

Passwords are important, I don’t think anyone would dispute that. And in today’s day and age, most sites are requiring that passwords are “complex”. A complex password is one that has multiple nuances to it making it harder to crack by a hacker.  Examples of those nuances are upper case letters, numbers and special characters.  Read more about How do I keep track of all my passwords?[…]

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What is two factor authentication?

When performing secure types of functions on the web such as changing passwords or logging in from a new computer, many sites and applications are now asking you for additional information such as your cell phone number to help ensure that is actually you who is logging in.  When you do this, they will send Read more about What is two factor authentication?[…]

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5 Tips on email etiquette

Business email is a great tool.  It has enabled us to communicate very quickly to people all over the world without even opening our mouths!  However, there is a time and place for email.  Here are some simple etiquette tips you can follow to make sure that your email recipients understand what you are saying, Read more about 5 Tips on email etiquette[…]

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How do I find new candidates for my job opening?

There are many sites on which you can post your job opening and each has its unique features.  Some specialize in a particular industry like Monster and others have wide sources of candidates such as CareerBuilder.  The challenge I have found with these massive sites is that I actually receive TOO MANY resumes!  It makes Read more about How do I find new candidates for my job opening?[…]