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Technology Unwrapped

The most important technology concepts, strategies and actions uncovered for your business.

What is a VPN, and How Does it Work?

CoreTech Staff
Many companies have been working remotely for over a year now—some with no plan to return to the office. As others plan to return to normal, others still are getting the best of both worlds with a hybrid approach. No matter what work model your office adopts, security is still a crucial component of your company’s technology setup. As part of their security efforts, many companies use VPNs for their employees to connect to the office network.
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Topics: The Workplace, Network Security

7 Habits to Keep Your Business Cyber Safe

CoreTech Staff
According to the University of Maryland, an average of 2,244 cyber attacks occur daily. That’s one attack every 30 seconds. With the gradual sophistication of attacks, it is important to train your staff on what to watch out for. Firewalls, email spam filtering, multi-factor authentication (MFA), endpoint protection, and backups do their job, but, in the end, training employees is the best way to keep your business safe from a cyber attack.
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Topics: Security Threats, Data Breach, The Workplace

The Difference Between RaaS, Ransomware 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0

CoreTech Staff
Ransomware has maintained the boogeyman title of cyber security for nearly three decades, growing steadily as its target expanded from individuals to corporations to government facilities and education. Since its creation, hackers have sophisticated ransomware attacks on a database, creating multiple versions to fit whatever objective they try to achieve.
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Topics: Data Breach, Network Security

The Phishing Baits Hackers Use to Reel You In

CoreTech Staff
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Topics: Staff Training, Data Breach, Network Security

3 Simple Ways Technology Can Recapture Your Time

Al Howard
When I talk to clients, I often ask them if they spend about 20 minutes a day looking for something. After all, 20 minutes is not that much time, or is it? Often, I get a big laugh followed by a response with a much more concerning amount of time, ranging between one to two hours. Really? Why?
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Topics: Owners & Managers, The Workplace

How to Retain Staff and Drive Innovation With Technology

Angela Wight
When you have good employees, you want to show your team members you value their dedication and hard work. Increased compensation or a bonus is great, however, quality tools to do their job can also contribute to retaining high-quality staff long-term, while also contributing to their productivity. Technology has evolved from a tool to enhance your system’s efficiency to an integral business component. The impact of technology in the workplace is so pervasive that it is impossible to imagine ...
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Topics: The Workplace, IT Support

Fraudulent Accounts: Victims Losing Thousands on LinkedIn

CoreTech Staff
With over 830 million members in 200 plus countries worldwide, LinkedIn is a great tool for business professionals to utilize. LinkedIn differs from its social media counterparts with its added ability to search and recruit for jobs, strengthen professional relationships, and pick up on tips colleagues have learned.
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Topics: Security Threats, Data Breach, Trends

Power Cycling vs. Restarting: What is the Difference?

Ethan Weber
One of the most common responses from help desk support is: “Have you tried turning the device off and then on again?” While it may seem redundant, this solution is commonly recommended as a quick and easy fix for many problems involving your computer or printer. But how do you efficiently turn off and on devices when they vary so much in form and function, or when the power button can be a sleep button in disguise? Enter: Power cycling. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between ...
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Topics: The Workplace

Email Encryption 101: What it is, How it Works, & Why Your SMB Needs it

CoreTech Staff
Email is one of the core connectors for both internal and external communication. Millions of emails are sent daily to update, inform, advertise, and more. But security measures, such as email encryption, must be instilled when the email contains confidential information.
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Topics: Security Threats, Microsoft Products, Unified Communications

2022 Cybersecurity Updates for Small Business

Damon Hagerty
It is no secret that 2021 was full of cyber-related incidents. From the Colonial Pipeline to a cream cheese shortage, cyber attacks hit hundreds of small and midsize businesses (SMBs), sometimes more than once. As a result, SMBs have to take extreme cyber security measures to keep their network safe.
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Topics: Staff Training, Data Breach, Network Security, Disaster Recovery