Initially hailed as the “SMS of the Internet,” Twitter has evolved into an important marketing tool that small businesses can use to connect to their customers. When Twitter launched almost 11 years ago, many people hailed it as the “SMS of the Internet” due to its short maximum message size and the ease with which…

Broadcasting your password on national television may be the easiest way to invite hackers, but common password mistakes make it almost as easy for your data security to be compromised. Password safety may not be one of the most interesting topics in the realm of cybersecurity, but having a strong password is one of the…

Think you’ve got your email solutions all figured out? See why you may be leaving money (and time) on the table if you haven’t considered a cloud email solution. With the amount of discussion on the topic, few people want to think about the best way to receive and send an email. Switching to a…

The recent Morton School District hack is a reminder that everyone is at risk from cyber attacks, and provides valuable insight into how to bolster security. As computer systems become embedded in every aspect of our lives, no one is safe from cyber attacks. Public schools are particularly vulnerable, as they store sensitive data on…

Consider implementing multifactor authentication that requires additional information beyond a password to gain entry. Check with your vendors that handle sensitive data, especially financial institutions, to see if they offer multifactor authenticatio…