Preventing Identity Theft Through Your Devices
In a world rapidly filling with smart appliances, homes, and cars, staying connected and secure at the same time is becoming increasingly more difficult. The number of phishing campaigns and the latest breaches have made identity theft a top concern, especially after news of the Equifax breach, and smart homes are another opening for risk.…
Understanding Patch Tuesday And How It Keeps Your Network Updated & Secure
What Is Patch Tuesday? Windows users may be familiar with the term “Patch Tuesday.” This casual phrase is used to describe Microsoft’s regular release of security and other major patches for its software on the second (and occasionally fourth) Tuesday of every month. What does this mean for the average end user? To run updates,…
Questions You Need to Ask Before Selecting a New Software Solution
So, you’ve identified a need for a new software solution. Whether you’re replacing an old one or adding to your technology stack, finding the right one can be a lengthy and arduous process. You want to make the right choice the first time. To help guide you along the journey, here are the questions you…
What You Need to Know About Spectre and Meltdown
The tech world is buzzing with the news of the newly announced Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities, and tech companies are rushing to produce patches. So, what exactly does this mean for you? Spectre and Meltdown are both security risks affecting modern microprocessors. This means that most of the devices from the past 15-20 years are…
W-2 Phishing Season: How To Prevent These Attacks
Tax season is coming soon, and with it comes W-2 phishing season (and not the bass fishing many in Georgia love). As HR and Accounting departments are preparing tax documents for their employees, cybercriminals are targeting that information using social engineering tactics in phishing emails. (Want to learn more about ransomware and how to keep…
Operational Maturity in IT: An Introduction for Executives
What is Operational Maturity? How do you measure it for your organization? Why does it matter, and how can you improve it? Join Rocket IT’s vCIO Eric Henderson on this on-demand webinar to answer these questions and more. Eric Henderson is the virtual CIO for Rocket IT, a technology company based out of Duluth, GA. …
2017 In Review: Proactive
It’s been a record-breaking year in security with a barrage of ransomware and phishing attacks on the global level threatening organizations. While breaches hit the news networks, the phishing failures and the proactive heroes keeping organizations safe often go unnoticed. (Want to learn more about ransomware and how to keep your organization safe? Get our free Security…
Advanced Office 365 On-Demand Webinar
How well do you know Office 365? If you’re looking to use your current subscription to the fullest or just trying to see what all the hype is about, join Rocket IT vCIO Eric Henderson (official Office 365 aficionado) for an Advanced Office 365 webinar. Learn about the best intermediate and advanced features for your organization…
Bad Rabbit Ransomware Outbreak Targets Users
A new ransomware known as “Bad Rabbit” is hitting users in the US and several European countries. This malware is a “new and improved” version of the NotPetya ransomware that uses social engineering to trick people into installing it by posing as an Adobe Flash installer. Once downloaded, users have 40 hours to pay up…