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Protecting against malicious content with AllCloud Collaborate

With the dramatic increase in telework and the associated use of collaboration tools due to COVID-19, there has been a surge in exploits against commonly used video conferencing systems. Known as “Zoombombing”, a name based on the most commonly exploited service, these attacks have grown to become a … Read more about Protecting against malicious content with AllCloud Collaborate

Email Security: Protecting Yourself and Your Company from Phishing Scams

During the holiday season, the number of phishing and scamming emails increase alarmingly!  Nearly 76% of all businesses reported that they have fallen victim to a phishing attempt in the past year, according to Wombat Security State of the Phish.  Phishing attempts are fraudulent emails that appear … Read more about Email Security: Protecting Yourself and Your Company from Phishing Scams

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Emerging Security Threats: Ransomware and Others

If you’ve been following the news, you probably know that Apple’s OS X was just the target of a “Ransomware” virus attack for the first time ever. Ransomware is a dangerous form of malicious software that essentially “steals” a computer’s files by encrypting them and holding them hostage until the … Read more about Emerging Security Threats: Ransomware and Others

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Overcoming Security Threats In the Cloud

When people think about the cloud, it’s almost second nature to associate it with security risks. Recent hacks of private information from major companies make headlines, and so it is natural to be wary. While the cloud, like anything else, does come with a set of risks, there are ways to mitigate … Read more about Overcoming Security Threats In the Cloud

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7 Things You Must Know About Cloud Security

As the cloud continues to grow and become a more integral part of the way we do business, people continue to have questions about cloud security. Recent debates about data privacy have brought this to the forefront of the news. While there is plenty of misinformation present in these … Read more about 7 Things You Must Know About Cloud Security

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4 Reasons a CFO Should Care about Data Security

In an age when security breaches are more and more common (45% of companies in one recent study reported a data breach within the past two years), Chief Financial Officers play an increasingly important role in data security. Not only must CFOs  ensure that the financial resources are available … Read more about 4 Reasons a CFO Should Care about Data Security

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The Future of Technology in 2016… and Beyond

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably wondered where the freight train that we call “Technology” is headed. We live in the most technologically advanced time in history, and the developments we witness on a daily basis are nothing short of whiplash-inducing. From flying cars to smartphones and … Read more about The Future of Technology in 2016… and Beyond

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5 Ways to Ensure You’re Using Remote Access Technology Safely

Remote access technology is helpful for companies in all industries. In addition to allowing for a more fluid work environment and higher levels of collaboration, remote access also removes many of the traditional barriers from business and allows companies and employees in various locations, time … Read more about 5 Ways to Ensure You’re Using Remote Access Technology Safely

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