| 2017 Business IT: The Year in Review | | | December 28, 2017, by Cloud Services New York City | | For small and midsize business owners, 2017 brought a greater awareness of cyber-security. Cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) moved further into the mainstream. And, a host of new and improved tools streamlined the way we do business. To sum it up, 2017 business IT generated headlines and opportunities. So, let’s take a quick look back at the information technology developments that influenced our business lives in 2017. A thoughtful review positions us to better take advantage of the opportunities coming our way in 2018. Read more → | | eMazzanti Presents | | eMazzanti Technologies Celebrates 16th Anniversary | Tips to Improve Your
Cybersecurity in 2018 | | | 2018 is right around the corner, and here are our top five tipsfor things you can do to improve your cybersecurity in the new year. Cybersecurity has been the most critical issue in 2017, and that’s not going to change. If you haven’t begun addressing your organization’s cybersecurity defense, let’s start now! #1 Train Your Employees The best way to improve your IT security is to train your employees on best security practices. Educate them so they can recognize and avoid cyber threats like phishing and scams. Teach them about protecting sensitive information. Humans are the weakest link in your security defense: with a single click in an email they can open the door for hackers. You should have a network firewall, but don’t forget your employees are a firewall too. Read more → | | | Tech News | | | The End of Net Neutrality Demands the Beginning of Big Changes for SMBs | | December 28,, 2017 | | As we predict the changes that 2018 will bring, 2017 reminds us that it hasn’t ended yet by introducing a controversial law. On December 14th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to repeal a 2015 act that protected net neutrality. The repeal grants broadband Internet providers the right to pay more to have their content delivered at high speeds and block or impede access to certain content. Read more → | | Stick with Security:
Secure remote access to your network | used with permission from FTC.gov
by Thomas B. Pahl, Acting Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection | | Ask a business person where their office is located and the likely answer is “everywhere.” They’re working from home, staying in the loop while traveling, and catching up on email between sales calls. For productivity’s sake, many companies give their employees — and perhaps clients or service providers — remote access to their networks. Are you taking steps to ensure those outside entryways into your systems are sensibly defended?. Read more → | | |