Multiprotocol layer switching (MPLS) networks have, for decades, been the gold standard for businesses that need wide-area network connectivity between several different locations. But due to their age, they have difficulty integrating with newer technologies such as cloud computing. They’re also notoriously expensive and difficult to configure. An increasingly popular alternative to MPLS is software-defined […]

There are special brands of malware and phishing for small businesses. Small businesses are a huge target for cybercriminals because of the potential financial gain combined with the often inadequate security of small business networks. Not everyone can hire a dedicated cybersecurity team to protect them. If you’re unfamiliar with terms such as whale phishing, […]

A digital signature—a type of electronic signature—is a mathematical algorithm routinely used to validate the authenticity and integrity of a message (e.g., an email, a credit card transaction, or a digital document). Digital signatures generate a virtual fingerprint that is unique to a person or entity and are used to identify users and protect information […]

If there’s the potential for mischief on the internet, it’s almost certain someone’s going to take advantage of it. Such is the case with online meetings. There have been quite a few cases of bad actors trying to find their way into these meetings to disrupt them, often by displaying inappropriate or obscene content. This […]

Domain key identified mail (DKIM) uses public and private keys to ‘sign’ an email you’re receiving. This often prevents messages from hitting spam or junk, and isn’t completely necessary. However, it’s worth adding DKIM verification to your email domain. Different providers have their own techniques for doing so, but once it’s up, send a test […]

If you’re running a small-to-medium business, it might be prohibitively expensive to buy and send good hardware to your remote workforce. Desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) providers are here to fill the IT gap, though. They effectively upgrade a laptop or desktop machine with a virtual representation of your company network, whenever you require it. This is fantastic […]