Posts by Brandon Jackson
What technologies are required to work from home?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, more people began working from home. Making the switch from working in an office to working from your own home can be overwhelming. What do you need to work remotely? What about working securely? These are only a few things required to work from home, though it can vary depending on…
Read MoreWhich cloud storage is the most secure?
If you’re looking for a cloud storage provider, you must know what it is, how it works, and which one is best for you or your business. It’s easy to be overwhelmed with the many different options to choose from. What is cloud storage? Cloud storage is storing data on hardware in a remote location…
Read MoreCan hashed passwords be hacked?
In the world of cybersecurity, a well-known concept is hashing, which is when a system uses an algorithm to modify a password before storing it or checking it against a stored password. It’s a powerful security tool. Let’s dive more into what hashing is and whether or not hashed passwords can be hacked. How hashing…
Read MoreWhy use Office 365 over Google Apps?
Office 365 has been around for years, improving as time continues. Google Apps, then changed to G Suite, and now known as Google Workspace, is slightly newer. Both are powerful and feature-filled, and both have advantages and disadvantages. However, generally people in the business world are more familiar with Office 365.
Read MoreWhat are the disadvantages of working from home?
Working remotely is not a new concept, and it has become even more common within this past year. Businesses and organizations have to make unexpected adjustments to keep their employees and other people from COVID-19. While working from home can have its advantages, it does have a few disadvantages. Remote work expenses Sadly, working remotely…
Read MoreWhich cloud storage is best for businesses?
If you’re exploring cloud storage solutions for your business, you might feel overwhelmed with options. Some programs are free. Others offer tiers of storage options. What should you choose?
Read MoreHow long should a passphrase be?
You may have heard that longer passwords are stronger passwords, but is that really the case? What is the best password length for security? How long should a passphrase be? In this quick guide, we’ll go over the basics for creating a secure online password. The difference between a password and a passphrase The terms…
Read MoreWhat are ransomware attacks?
Garmin is in trouble. The famous manufacturer of sports, outdoor and fitness technology was brought to its knees by a ransomware attack in mid-2020, prompting days of outages. It’s not the first organization to fall victim to this kind of attack though, and it certainly won’t be the last. Ransomware has grown in popularity in…
Read MoreWhere cloud data is stored
Even our storage is online now. With the rise of SaaS companies and many cloud storage solutions, everyone from the average consumer to the largest corporations in the world have moved their data storage to the cloud. But what does “the cloud” actually mean? What cloud storage is You’ve probably driven by a storage locker…
Read MoreIs a fingerprint less secure than a PIN?
Today’s smartphones and some computers have a variety of different methods that can be used to unlock them. Two of the most common are fingerprints (especially on newer and higher-end smartphones) and PINs. But which one is most secure? How fingerprint biometrics work When you’re logging into your phone with a fingerprint, you might think…
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