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There is no easy way to know if your information has been leaked. Even if you’re not sure if you’ve been a victim of a data leak, you’ll want to take action. There are several smart strategies to follow immediately: 1. Limit your social sharing 2. Use Unique Passwords... 3. Add Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) 4. Stop Signing into Other Sites Using Social 5. Develop an Alternate Ego Need help securing your social media or other online activity? Our experts can help. Contact us today at 718-672-2177!

Shadow IT is the stuff employees download onto a business system that IT doesn’t know about and it can be a big problem and because this IT lingers in the shadows, it can be challenging to coral. One important step to take is to educate your employees about cyber policies. Create and communicate acceptable use guidelines and make sure your workers know what your policies are. Establish clear information classifications distinguishing between public, private, and confidential ...data. This can help employees recognize they are putting important data at risk when they disregard use policies. It’s also important to understand what the employee is aiming to accomplish or why they’ve turned to shadow IT. This can help you identify IT needs and areas where you need to improve. Shadow IT is data or applications that are outside your business protection. IT can only watch what it knows about. Shadow IT is unsafe and unpredictable. Consult with a specialist today, call us at 718-672-2177.

Most businesses no longer have all their technology and software solutions on-site. The old cyber security perimeter around the IT premises is no longer going to be enough, not with so many applications available to you online and in the cloud. This is a big challenge for cyber security. Web apps are different from what you host in your secure company environment and information is transmitted online. The solution itself is often hosted in the public cloud How to Amp Up Your ...Web App Security: Step 1: Inventory Your Web Apps Step 2: Enhance Security Measures Step 3: Backup Your Data Step 4: Track Third-Party Vendor and Cybersecurity News Working with an IT company can help you beef up your security measures. A managed service provider can inventory your apps and make sure you are working safely. Contact us today at 718-672-2177.

Businesses are moving to IG as a way to reach a targeted audience with vibrant visuals. They can’t afford to have their accounts taken over by an ill-intentioned hacker. Then, there’s you, the average IG user. Yes, the cybercriminal might still target your Instagram account. For one, they might use your IG handle to reach out to your friends and say, I’m stuck overseas. I need some money. Caring friends, not knowing it’s not you, could end up a victim of a scam. How to P...rotect Your Instagram Account: 1. Go Private 2. Disable cross-app sign-ins 3. Don’t overshare 4. Turn off location services 5. Enable two-factor authentication 6. Review your login activity Need help securing your Instagram account or other social media channels? Our helpful IT pros have the expertise you need. Contact us today at 718-672-2177.

Engineers, architects, and construction managers have all moved to computer-aided design (CAD). CAD can provide 2D and 3D visuals of designs and streamline plan development and modification. Yet not every CAD computer is the same. Choosing the right computer for CAD can be challenging. For one thing, computers are always evolving, plus, the CAD program requires a desktop with real power. When you’re working with large files, it can put your computer to the test. Building you...r own CAD computer workstation makes sense. All your decisions for your CAD computer, require you to balance your needs with what the computer can do. You know how to tweak a balustrade or soffit, and we know how to customize the best CAD computer build for you. Work with us to get the most bang for your buck and make the most of your next CAD computer. Contact us now at 718-672-2177!

Proprietary information makes your business special and the last thing you want is someone with ill intent getting their hands on your differentiators. We all know cybercriminals are trying to gain unauthorized access to your computers. Most attention is on hackers stealing personal data, or malware attacks that render computers useless unless a ransom is paid. Other prime reasons bad actors seek out technology vulnerabilities are for corporate espionage or to make a buck se...lling your proprietary information to the highest bidder. The ways to handle your proprietary information will evolve. Control and protection are key. Our IT experts can help you keep up with the threats and cut your risks. Contact us today at 718-672-2177 about securing your business.

What is a virtual machine (VM)? VM software emulates your computer. It allows you to install an operating system, such as Windows 10, on your Mac. Any computer you use can also benefit from VM software. The software maps computer processing, memory, storage, and other components to run properly. Then, the virtual OS (or guest OS) acts as if it’s running on a real system. You open the software, make it full screen, and your computer looks and feels as if it has everything inst...alled. Virtual machines offer real benefits. Our IT experts can help you setup an operating system within your VM. We can also connect the software to printers or the network as needed, securely. Contact us today at 718-672-2177!