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Why Accounting Firms Need Cybersecurity Awareness Training & Testing
We often find that the accounting and CPA firms we talk to have many IT security software and technology tools in place but neglect their most critical vulnerability: their people. Most of the time, these firms lack a regular and practical cybersecurity...
AI’s Impact on Cybercrime: Attackers & Defenders
AI is fundamentally a tool for enhancing productivity, not a replacement for humans. Just as Microsoft Excel revolutionized accounting and reshaped the skills necessary to be a successful accountant, AI is poised to have a similar impact across various fields. This is...
Behind The Scenes: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks
Understanding how threat actors plan and execute their attacks is crucial in strengthening our defenses and protecting against potential breaches. Unmasking the Dark Art: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks How Cyber Attacks Work Step 1 Identify Target There...
Cybersecurity Hygiene: 6 Best Practices to Work Responsibly
Just as we prioritize personal hygiene to stay healthy, adopting a proactive approach to safeguarding our digital lives is equally important. The concept of “Cybersecurity Hygiene” takes practice and knowledge to fully master, but understanding these basic...
How Agile is Your Business? (3 levels)
You need to be agile to survive in today’s business landscape. In times of uncertainty, you must be ready to react to threats and capitalize on opportunities. There is a big difference between being agile, and simply reacting based on gut feelings. There are three...
How to Optimize Your Business Functions Around Your Value Proposition
Optimizing your business functions requires you to critically assess each function within your organization based on how it contributes to your core value proposition. An optimized business is agile; it can seize opportunities, overcome challenges, and consistently...
How to Identify Your Value Proposition
Crafting a distinctive identity for your company is essential for achieving success. This identity, often referred to as your core value proposition, is the heart and soul of who you are and what you bring to the table. Identifying and practicing your core value...
Security Awareness 101 [4 Concepts You Must Know]
With cyber threats evolving constantly, it is essential for everyone to be well-versed in security awareness. The global cost of cybercrime in 2022 was $8.44 trillion and it is estimated to jump to $23.84 trillion in 2027. Source: Statista Cybersecurity Report Whether...
3 Ways to Secure your Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations
The convenience of digital presentations also comes with the responsibility of keeping your content secure. Whether you are a student, a business professional, or a creative individual, safeguarding your PowerPoint presentations from unauthorized access and potential...
How to Make a Picture Background in Microsoft Word
You can personalize your Word documents by setting a picture as the background. Whether you want to add a touch of creativity to your resume or make your document stand out, using an image as your background can add visual appeal to your documents. How to Make a...
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Adopting Digital Technology in the Construction Industry: The IT Roadmap to Success
Technology is rapidly changing the look and feel of the user and business experience when adopting digital technology in the construction industry. Most contractors understand that to remain competitive they need to reduce margins, reduce risk, increase efficiencies,...
Introducing ChatGPT 4o
Just eight months after the launch of ChatGPT 3.5, OpenAI announced the latest model of ChatGPT: ChatGPT 4 omni or (4o), boasting twice the speed as the previous model for half the operating cost. Introducing ChatGPT 4o Twice the Speed One of the key improvements...
Why You Need a Houston Cybersecurity Provider
At Aldridge, we understand the critical importance of safeguarding your business from cyber threats. Located right here in Houston, we are uniquely positioned to meet the cybersecurity needs of Houston businesses. Here’s why having a local cybersecurity provider is...
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[Teams Tips] How to Create & Use Microsoft Teams Tasks
Creating a task in Microsoft Teams is a great way to keep track of your to-do list and stay organized within your team. Here's how to do it: Create a Task in Microsoft Teams Open Microsoft Teams and hover over the message that you want to create the task for. Click on...
[Teams Tips] How to Create a Poll in Microsoft Teams
Setting up a poll in Microsoft Teams is an efficient way to collect feedback or gather opinions from your team members. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a poll in Microsoft Teams: Create a Poll in Microsoft Teams Open Microsoft Teams and select the team and...
[Teams Tips] Change your Presence Status on Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a popular collaboration platform that allows users to communicate, share files, and collaborate on projects in real-time. One of the features of Microsoft Teams is the ability to set your "status" – a message that appears next to your name and lets...
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A Guide to IT Outsourcing in Dallas
In today's fast-paced business environment, maintaining a competitive edge often hinges on leveraging the latest technology. However, managing IT infrastructure in-house can be challenging and costly. This is where IT outsourcing comes into play. Let’s explore the...
AI’s Impact on Cybercrime: Attackers & Defenders
AI is fundamentally a tool for enhancing productivity, not a replacement for humans. Just as Microsoft Excel revolutionized accounting and reshaped the skills necessary to be a successful accountant, AI is poised to have a similar impact across various fields. This is...
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Adopting Digital Technology in the Construction Industry: The IT Roadmap to Success
Technology is rapidly changing the look and feel of the user and business experience when adopting digital technology in the construction industry. Most contractors understand that to remain competitive they need to reduce margins, reduce risk, increase efficiencies,...
Introducing ChatGPT 4o
Just eight months after the launch of ChatGPT 3.5, OpenAI announced the latest model of ChatGPT: ChatGPT 4 omni or (4o), boasting twice the speed as the previous model for half the operating cost. Introducing ChatGPT 4o Twice the Speed One of the key improvements...
Why You Need a Houston Cybersecurity Provider
At Aldridge, we understand the critical importance of safeguarding your business from cyber threats. Located right here in Houston, we are uniquely positioned to meet the cybersecurity needs of Houston businesses. Here’s why having a local cybersecurity provider is...