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The Spookiness of Ransomware
Around this time of year, we expect to be scared by vampires, haunted hay rides, and getting candy corn while trick or treating. However, one of the scariest things in terms of cybersecurity is ransomware, and it happens year-round.
The Biggest Signs Your IT Infrastructure is Outdated
An out-of-date, low-quality system may be a pain in the neck that wreaks havoc on productivity, efficiency, and quality of work, putting you at risk of a cyber breach. Here are five common signs it’s time for an IT infrastructure update.
Smishing and How it Can Affect You
Smishing, or SMS (short message service) phishing, is a type of internet scam where criminals send text messages that appear to be innocent in order to obtain private information or money from the recipient.
The Many Forms of Social Engineering
Social engineering is the process of manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. Here are some key examples!
Is That Email a Scam?: 5 Red Flags to Look For
The truth is that today's email scams are much more sophisticated than those we've seen in the past and are highly designed to trick you into. It’s important to know the red flags and what to do when you encounter them.
Beware Who You Let Into Your Network
Many data breaches happen because of poor access control, but what exactly is access control and what does it mean to have access control protocols within your business?
Notable Data Breaches for QuestionPro and Cisco in August
Data breaches happen more often than we'd like to think, and they often happen to major companies that hold the data for thousands, if not millions, of customers.
Insourcing vs Outsourcing: Which is Best for You?
When it comes to sourcing IT support for your organization, there are two options. The first is to keep your IT staff in-house, and the second is to outsource IT through a Managed Services Provider (MSP), or in our case, a Business Technology Partner (BTP).
What to Look for in a Managed Service Provider
Businesses have a lot of options when it comes to managed service providers (MSPs). It might be challenging to pick which MSP is the best fit for your company. Here are a few factors to consider when choosing an MSP.
Does Your Company Need a BYOD Policy?
Bring your own device (BYOD) policies are becoming more and more common in workplaces across the globe. However, BYOD also introduces some potential risks that companies need to be aware of.
Top 10 Phishing Email Subjects: Q2 2022
Each quarter, KnowBe4 - the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform - publishes the top-clicked phishing emails by subject lines.
Your IT Service Provider Might be Your Biggest Security Gap
Many small to medium sized enterprises depend on IT service providers for cost-effective IT infrastructure management and security. However, IT service providers are increasingly being targeted by hackers and some IT vendors are unable to adapt quickly enough to protect their clients.
A Message from our CEO
Since co-founding the company in 2004, I’ve been lucky enough to lead multiple iterations of the Ozark offering. Throughout the years, we’ve thrown many ideas at the wall to see what sticks. These are the three key realizations that shaped today’s Ozark Technology: