Posts Tagged ‘TCE Strategy’
Cyber Security Tips Round Up – VPNs and Password Protecting Files
Every month, Bryce Austin of TCE Strategy (Technology and Cybersecurity Education) shares an e-newsletter filled with cyber security updates and helpful tips. This month he shared information about password protecting files: “Do you want to keep a file safe from your IT team? Co-workers? Hackers? Here is a terrific article on how to password protect…
Read MoreCyber Security Update – Text Scams aka Smishing
The ultimate goal of productivity is to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible, so you live life on your terms. One way to maintain your productivity levels is to avoid cyber security implosions because having to deal with one of those situations will cost you a great deal of time and resources. The…
Read MoreCyber Security – Ransomware, Privacy and Patches
If you’re like most people, you’ve spent a heck of a lot more time online in the last four months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. More time connected to devices means a greater amount of time that hackers and malware have to exploit opportunities. Here’s important cyber security news from Bryce Austin of TCE Strategy…
Read MoreCyber Security Update – Do You Write Out the Date on Digital Documents?
Here’s important cyber security news from Bryce Austin of TCE Strategy about something usually don’t give much thought to: how we write the date on documents we sign. Bryce Austin distributes a monthly newsletter with cyber security updates. Everything he shares is incredibly important and helpful, but this particular advice floored me because it’s something…
Read MoreCyber Security – How safe are your account logins?
Here’s important cyber security news from Bryce Austin of TCE Strategy about something we do every day: log into the accounts of our favorite websites. “If you can spend just 10 minutes on cybersecurity best practices this month, please do this! There are three ways to let a computer or website know that you are…
Read MoreCyber Security – Are you protected against USB drives from all sources?
Here’s important cyber security news from Bryce Austin of TCE Strategy about something we rarely give a second thought to – USB storage devices: “This has been a very exciting month in the world of cybersecurity! … the USA Secret Service has a bit of egg on its face after inspecting a USB drive from…
Read MoreCyber Security Month – Are you safe?
Did you know that October is Cyber Security Month? All of these so-called holidays that have been created can seem a little silly (National Red Stiletto Day, anyone?), but serious ones like Cyber Security Month should make us pause for a few seconds to think about our current status. Do you use cyber space? Of…
Read MoreCyber Security – Are you protected against an email virus that can destroy your system?
Here’s important cyber security news from Bryce Austin of TCE Strategy about a dangerous email virus that can make your IT crumble: “This month it is time to get a little further in the cybersecurity weeds than usual, because it’s important. The PGA was hit last week. A county in Alaska was hit the week…
Read MoreCyber Security – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Office
The topic of cyber security is no longer reserved just for computer nerds. January 7 – 13 is National Home Office Safety and Security Week. Of course your physical safety and the protection of your physical space are extremely important. But a growing concern is the safety and security of a space that you can’t…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Cybercriminals Who Can Hack Wifi
If thinking about cybercriminals isn’t on your agenda, you might want to adjust that. Earlier this year, I attended a cybersecurity course that was taught by an FBI Computer Scientist and an FBI Agent. I shared what I learned in these two blogs: Internet Safety: How vulnerable are you? Internet Safety: How can you avoid…
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