Business
These days, most companies are utilizing cloud technologies. In 2018, Microsoft announced that there were over 155 million business users on Office 365, and this continues to grow rapidly. While the cloud offers great benefits, many businesses give little thought to security as they make this transition. Exchange Online (Office 365 email), for example, has…
Read MoreHave you ever received a file from someone and have suspicions that it might be unsafe to open? Or wonder if a URL is safe to go to? If so, you’re in luck. VirusTotal offers free, comprehensive, quick and easy virus scanning with over 50 antivirus engines. All you need to do is go to https://virustotal.com…
Read MoreThe loss or theft of a work laptop is a major headache for any professional. You will incur hardware replacement costs and it may even impact your productivity. However, the more damaging costs are those associated with the loss of sensitive data on that computer, specifically, the privacy implications of a data breach and the…
Read MoreEarlier this week, the federal government launched the CyberSecure Canada program for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with under 499 employees to demonstrate that they meet minimum cybersecurity standards. To be certified, an organization must implement security controls in the following 13 areas, as outlined in the Baseline Cyber Security Controls for Small and Medium…
Read MoreWindows updates interrupt your day, restart your computer and are generally annoying. So, what is it with all of these updates? Well, in the increasingly complex world of Windows computing, your computer must deal with a lot more to make your experience fast, easy, stable and most importantly, secure. Why are these updates so…
Read MoreWhile some may lament giving up Windows 7, the time has come. With extended support ending in January 2020, now is the time to plan for the replacement of all remaining Windows 7 systems. Windows 7 was released in July of 2009 with mainstream support continuing through 2015, meaning new features and security updates were…
Read MoreLet’s begin this blog post by asking the first question any organization needs to ask when considering their approach to IT: How important is IT in your organization relative to other functions? For some businesses, the impact of IT is superficial – problems, risks and missed opportunities are inconvenient, but they aren’t meaningfully impacting the…
Read MoreAt some point, every computer will fail. The standard recommendation for businesses is to replace computers every 3 – 4 years. The maximum lifecycle for a computer is 5 years. Organizations often try to extend the lifecycle of a PC to trim IT costs. Unfortunately, this attempt to cut costs is an oversight that results…
Read MoreToday Smart Dolphins was awarded the 21st Best Workplace™ in Canada – in the Less than 100 Employees by Great Place to Work Canada. This might be the most affirming business accolade Smart Dolphins has received…so far. Recognition always feels good. More so, this acknowledgment goes beyond our great employee perks and benefits. This…
Read MoreHere are two quick tips that you can use to help protect yourself online: Enable Multi-factor Authentication MFA is adding a layer of security on top of your username and password. This is most commonly facilitated through your cell phone which receives a code via text or an MFA app when signing into your accounts.…
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