Month: November 2017

5. An interview with Amazon’s Alexa – Are voice-enabled wireless speakers like Alexa and Google Home secure?

In this episode we discuss what you can do to feel a bit safer when using voice-enabled wireless speakers like Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home or Apple’s upcoming Homepod.  1.       Consider where you place the device(s) and mute when not needed 2.       Delete recordings if you’re concerned 3.       Make sure your wi-fi network is secure Follow…

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4. Shop safer online with these four strategies

In this episode we discuss how you can shop a bit safer online with some common-sense tips to keep you one step ahead of hackers and identity thieves.  Make sure the site is secure Be careful what you share Watch out for fake sites or Apps Never shop on public wi-fi Following these 4 strategies…

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3. Three things to keep your website from being held hostage

In this episode we discuss what you need to do to make sure you have control of your website, in the event of a crisis such as a server down, a disappearing developer or a transition to a new development team. It’s far too common for a company to spend thousands of dollars on a website,…

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2. Three actions you can take to help keep your website safe from hackers

In this episode we discuss what you need to do to help keep your website safe from a hacker attack. While no one can guarantee a 100% hack-proof site, you can take these three steps to help reduce your chances of an attack: Keep your website code up to date Keep an error log Test…

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1. Three things you can do right now to reduce your risk of a Cyber attack

In this episode we discuss the three best practices for keeping you, your employees, and your critical data safe from hackers. Cybersecurity Policy Password best practices Backup your data Cybersecurity is the process of keeping your digital files and assets safe from theft or attack. A Cybersecurity Policy is basically a formal set of rules for…

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