by Chuck Rutenberg | May 28, 2020 | COVID-19 IT Considerations, Cyber Threats, Safeguarding Customer Data
You go to log in, and you’re totally locked out of everything on your network. To boot, there’s a message requiring you pay tens of thousands of dollars to get the data back. Congratulations, you’ve just been blindsided by ransomware–like many... 
by Chuck Rutenberg | Apr 30, 2020 | COVID-19 IT Considerations
The restrictions imposed by the spread of COVID-19 has forced businesses to find new ways of interacting with longtime partners. While the vast majority of business leaders have made the most of the challenge and found ways to deliver the essential services they... 
by Chuck Rutenberg | Apr 15, 2020 | COVID-19 IT Considerations, Cyber Threats
We’ve all heard the saying “a crisis is an opportunity.” Generally, this mantra is used as a motivational tool, encouraging us to find silver linings in tough situations. But this blanket positivity is a bit of a tough sell when we’re facing down threats like the... 
by Chuck Rutenberg | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID-19 IT Considerations
Use this checklist of basics to guide you in making sure your IT environment remains secure when some or all of your staff are working outside the office. These are the basics: Take a picture of your computer/phone (if applicable) connections before unplugging and... 
by Chuck Rutenberg | Mar 20, 2020 | COVID-19 IT Considerations, Cyber Threats
Savvy employers read the writing on the wall about COVID-19 a few weeks ago and began formulating plans to keep businesses operational. Supply chains are in check. Communications with customers are ongoing. And employees are working from home. They’re in compliance... 