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Increase productivity with these Chrome extensions

Chrome is the most popular desktop internet browser today, thanks to its ability to load applications, multiple tabs, and web pages with lightning speed. Boost productivity with these Chrome extensions –StayFocused, OneTab, Mercury Reader, Grammarly for Chrome, Ghostery, Todoist, and LastPass.
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What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why should I use it?

Many businesses, software vendors, and online services are moving away from password-only verification to multi-factor authentication, and you should, too. Passwords are fundamentally flawed and notoriously difficult to secure. MFA makes user identity and access management safer and more dependable.
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Minimizing cyber risks with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing

Pentesting vs. vulnerability assessment: which is better? Actually, either one of these processes can give you valuable and actionable insights into any sensitive vulnerabilities lurking with your IT infrastructure. Pentesting and vulnerability testing can work in tandem to mitigate risks.
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The importance of business risk assessment

Every business faces perils that might harm its assets, mission, employees, revenue, or reputation. A big part of running a business is all about managing these risks. Conducting a thorough risk assessment shows you all the potential threats to your business and how to handle them.
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Tips on how to boost your Wi-Fi signal

There is nothing quite as frustrating as a slow Wi-Fi connection. But you don't have to endure excruciatingly slow speeds when you can easily do something about it. In most cases, it's avoidable problems in the Wi-Fi network that cause sluggish transfers.

Why relying on SMS-based two-factor authentication is a mistake

There is no question about it; 2FA is a far superior identity and access management system than the traditional username-password sign-on. It adds an extra security layer to protect user accounts from password-related hacks. However, 2FA's effectiveness depends on the method and means used.
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Understanding the real value of managed IT

Outsourcing IT management is a common practice in the modern business environment. But all MSPs are not made equal, and outsourcing needs vary between enterprises. What's important is understanding the value your business gets from a managed services provider.
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Everything you need to know about DDoS attacks

Distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) started in the late '90s mainly as a way for hackers to show off skills or get their kicks. But times have changed since then. Today, the DDoS threat has evolved into a severe cybersecurity concern for businesses around the world.
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How the cyber threat landscape has evolved in 2021

Modern cyber threats are evolving much faster than most security teams can keep up. Social engineering attacks and malware infections are becoming harder to detect and stop. Also, cybercriminals are now setting their sights on new attack vectors and avenues.
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Employing security training: What you need to know

Employee cybersecurity training can eliminate or mitigate the largest security threat facing your organization – the human element. Effective training can quickly turn your staff from the company's weakest security link to its strongest cybersecurity pillar.