IT departments need to become business consultants if they are to overcome many of the typical challenges faced by organizations in a technology driven world. Across the globe, IT departments are working diligently to increase their organization’s cyber security protocols, defenses, and infrastructure, all the while resolving everyday workday technology challenges. However, one of the biggest […]
Through effective use of images, transitions, and other features, slideshows enhance your presentation and help viewers remember everything you say When designing a presentation, nothing counts more than memorability. You could have the most innovative ideas imaginable, but if you don’t present them in a memorable way, you will never get credit for them. Slideshows […]
Organizational complexities top the list of possible threats to cybersecurity efforts. Throughout 2016 cyber security became a trending topic as companies across multiple industries sought to fortify their technological defenses against a growing number of hackers. Phishing scams and malicious ransomware attacks dominated the headlines throughout 2016. However, as cybersecurity best practices have continued to […]
In a play on the James Bond cybercriminal group, GoldenEye is rapidly becoming the latest ransomware campaign to attack unsuspecting corporate victims. Throughout 2015 and 2016 media outlets regularly covered cyber attacks on healthcare institutions. However, as 2017 begins, IT cyber security experts are now turning the spotlight on the latest type of ransomware attack. […]
Did you know that you may already be using cloud computing for your business without even realizing it? If you send emails, manage your social media pages or even access online banking, you are already reaping the benefits of moving your business to the cloud. If you are accustomed to the world of in-house servers, […]
Is fear driving up the price of cyber insurance? Read on to find out how fear impacts the demand for cyber insurance and what you can do about it. There are many headlines about data loss, breach of health records, and the record fines imposed under HIPAA that mark a legitimate concern about the risks […]
Google growth: The Chrome search engine is now used by 56 percent of Internet users, surpassing former leader in the browser space Microsoft Explorer. Many of us started our Internet browsing adventures in the 1990s using browsers like Gopher, Eudora, AOL, Compuserve, and Netscape. These were soon replaced in usage and popularity by Internet Explorer, […]
Accountants must ensure that their IT infrastructures are SOX compliance if they want to pass the required third-party audit. Accountants who work with publicly owned companies should be familiar with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). In light of the financial scandals of the late 1990s and early 2000s, this law is designed to ensure that investors […]
Did you know that office 365 offers cloud services? Find out how these services are way better compared to using on- premise servers. Office 365 is a trademark name used by Microsoft to refer to particular service and software subscriptions. With Office 365, one can store data on the cloud and get 60 minutes to […]
How to detect just about any phishing attack from the get go There are a few important reasons why phishing techniques are becoming increasingly hard to stop. As Webroot accurately points out, phishing attacks are similar to guerrilla warfare in that the attackers hit and leave before anyone can be detected. Additionally, technological advances have […]
As the new year rolls around it is important to capitalize on the opportunity to improve not just your personal life, but your business and professional life. Setting new years resolutions is one good way to map out your future goals for both yourself and your accounting business. One of the best ways to accomplish […]
Collaboration tools can be very beneficial to teams but you want to ensure privacy and security with these tips. Collaboration tools have become extremely popular in recent years. They make it very easy for teams to effectively communicate and share information in a way that email fails. However, even though it has become something so […]
