A password manager is one of those simple tools that can make a huge difference. They not only help improve your team’s security habits by replacing weak passwords for multiple logins, but also help your team work much more productively. Here are three ways that password managers will help your team to be more efficient:
Have you heard of the global chip shortage? Nowadays, there are chips in everything from your phone to your computer to even your refrigerator. Between Covid closures and an increase in devices needed for remote working, manufacturers are just not able to keep up with the demand for chips.
If you plan on adding any new devices to your business in the next year, check out this short video on why you should consider ordering sooner than later:
If you are not sure if you have the ability to wipe data from your devices remotely, this is definitely something you need to be checking! Being able to remotely wipe data from your devices is essential for keeping your business’s data safe. If a member of your team were to lose their cell phone or laptop, or even have it stolen, you need to be sure that you can keep your data out of the hands of thieves. Check out this short video on the importance of being able to remotely delete data:
Many of us use “To-Do Lists” to help us stay on top of the many tasks we are required to perform. A good list keeps you organized, helps you prioritize and makes you overall more efficient.
With Microsoft 365, you have access to Microsoft Lists, a powerful organization tool that helps you create and organize lists like never before. Microsoft Lists easily integrates into Microsoft Teams, as well as many other apps that your team may already use to help you stay organize.
Check out this short video to get the lowdown on Microsoft Lists:
Have you heard of brute force attacks? Many people have not. Brute force attacks are one method that cybercriminals use to break into your various accounts. These attacks prey specifically on accounts with weak passwords. They tend to be automated and very efficient, which often make them successful.
Here are some best practices for defending yourself against brute force attacks:
Do you have a firewall protecting your business? It is scary how many business owners and managers forget their need for a firewall! This opens them up to so many potential dangers, as firewalls play a very important part in your business’s IT defences.
We have created this short video to help you better understand the importance of your business’s firewall:
Does your business ever use translation tools? Maybe you work with clients or suppliers overseas? If so, here is a tool that you might find helpful!
OneNote has the ability to automatically translate text for you. With just the click of a button, everything can be translated for you into any language from their wide selection. Here is more on how it works:
Working from home has come with many new challenges that businesses have to work through. One challenge for many businesses has been implementing new software or exploring new ways to use existing software so that employees can effectively work from home. An important step that is often missed in this process is ensuring that your team feels comfortable using your new technology. If employees do not feel confident using the new software, they are not going to be as productive as they should be.
We have created this short video to aid you in helping your employees with this transition:
Do you know why emails are such a popular target for hackers? It’s because businesses rely so heavily on email communication to keep things running smoothly. With so much traffic coming through your email, hackers hope that they can slip in without being noticed. If they do succeed in gaining access, we all know that the results can be catastrophic.
Here are a few ways that you can protect yourself from your own inbox:
Make sure you pass this video onto your employees, as it is just as important that they understand how to keep their emails secure. All it takes is one click from one person to accidentally put your company in a bad position.
Do you track your team’s mileage while they are on the road? For many businesses, this process can be a real pain since employees often forget to record their mileage while driving. Lucky for you, there is an app that automatically does it all for you: MileIQ. Here are the details:
