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When a customer purchases goods or services from you they expect their financial data to be safeguarded from external threats. However, most do not actively consider what kind of security measures you implement in protecting their financial information. Despite this, as soon as they make any kind of transaction they provide you with their credit card information, name, and potentially their home address, telephone number, email address, and maybe even banking and routing numbers. This all depends on the method of payment you accept. Holding onto and protecting this information is a great responsibility on your part. (more…)

Ransomware is a serious threat to any personal computer. However, if you run a small business the risk jumps infinitely. With a home computer, if ransomware infects the system it can shut the computer down and lock you out. If you run a small business and this happens, it not only may lock you out of your entire business network but it can potentially siphon off confidential documents. This could include financial records of both your company and your customers. (more…)

The Internet of Things (IoT) industry has exploded over the last few years. With the introduction of smart assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home, smart devices make it possible to control just about your entire house via a smartphone or voice control. From opening your window blinds to locking your front door, there’s no limit to the future of smart home devices.

However, lurking behind the corner of these fantastic home additions is the security risk each poses to your home. This is often out of sight out of mind, but therein lies the problem. Your home’s Internet security is only as strong as the weakest link, and there’s a good chance your home smart devices are not protected. (more…)