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AI Deepfakes: What You Need to Know

Deepfakes have become more sophisticated and widespread over the past few years. As we move through 2024, understanding the mechanics behind deepfakes, their potential uses, and the risks they pose is crucial for both individuals and organizations.  What Are...

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3 Security Best Practices for Today’s Threats

3 Security Best Practices for Today’s Threats

Three crucial areas are currently shaping the future of security best practices. These insights are pivotal for businesses striving to enhance their cybersecurity posture.  3 Security Best Practices for Today’s Threats Growing Compliance Requirements One significant...

[Webinar] Microsoft Excel: Beyond the Basics

[Webinar] Microsoft Excel: Beyond the Basics

Watch the training to learn advanced Microsoft Excel techniques and best practices. You’ll get a quick overview of Excel’s advanced features and common business use cases. No matter what your experience with Excel is, you’ll leave this training with something new....

How To Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting

Teams is Microsoft's communication and collaboration platform. One of Teams' most valuable features is it's video conferencing capability. Whether you're trying to talk to people within your organization or external people, setting up meetings and calls using Teams is...

How to Build a Cybersecurity Strategy

Building an effective security strategy isn’t something that can happen overnight. It requires careful thought and an iterative process you are always refining. Below, we outline three steps you can work through to help identify your exposure and your current security...

Why Log4j is a Threat that Won’t Go Away

You may have heard about Log4j earlier this year. It was a big enough deal that it received coverage on mainstream news sites. Log4j refers to a common software utility that’s commonly found on many web services. Its intended use is for logging the health and activity...

7 Password Security Best Practices

Cybersecurity can be thought of like home security. You can implement the latest and greatest security technology, but none of that will stop an intruder if you leave your keys out in the open. Your corporate credentials can be thought of as keys to your business. An...

3 Major Benefits of Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is our recommended Microsoft 365 subscription plan for any professional organization. The value you receive for just $10 per user/per month over Business Standard is too good to pass up, especially for businesses that value security....

Microsoft 365 Business Standard vs Premium

Microsoft 365 has established itself as the best-in-class productivity and collaboration platform for businesses. Microsoft 365 offers 4 different subscription tiers, however there are really only 2 tiers that are suitable for professional organizations of up to 300...

Why is Cyber Insurance Getting More Expensive?

The most advanced security strategy and tools can't prevent 100% of cyber attacks. There will always be some new technical exploit or fraud angle that will slip through the defenses of even the most well-prepared business. Cyber insurance exists for times when an...

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A Blueprint for Your First AI Project

Embarking on your own AI project is an endeavor that demands careful planning and strategic execution. So, where do you start on your AI journey?  Starting Your Own AI Project  Brainstorm Project Ideas:  The first step in launching your AI project is creative...

AI’s Impact on Businesses in the Short & Long Term

The impact of artificial intelligence on businesses is undeniable. As we reflect on our journey from chalkboards to calculators and Excel, it's evident that the nature of skills in demand has evolved.   AI’s Impact on Businesses in the Short & Long Term  Short...

The Power of Microsoft Delve

Microsoft Delve, a powerful tool within the Microsoft 365 suite, is a personalized search and discovery tool. It is designed to help users discover, organize, and collaborate on content that is most relevant to them. Delve utilizes artificial intelligence and machine...

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SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 6: Web and Desktop Apps

  Video Transcription Let's talk about all of the apps that are available that work with SharePoint Online. To access the online versions of these applications while you're in SharePoint, you can click the application launcher in the top left of the window. This...

SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 5: Sharing Basics

  Video Transcription You can share documents with others in your organization as well as those outside your organization in a few simple steps. When you share documents from SharePoint, you no longer have to worry about saving and editing multiple copies of the...

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Our Cybersecurity Strategy Model for Executives

Developing a strong cybersecurity strategy requires that you know where you are today, where you want to be, and how to bridge that gap.  Our Cybersecurity Strategy Model for Executives The Cybersecurity Strategy Model  One effective approach to developing a...

3 Security Best Practices for Today’s Threats

Three crucial areas are currently shaping the future of security best practices. These insights are pivotal for businesses striving to enhance their cybersecurity posture.  3 Security Best Practices for Today’s Threats Growing Compliance Requirements One significant...

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A Blueprint for Your First AI Project

A Blueprint for Your First AI Project

Embarking on your own AI project is an endeavor that demands careful planning and strategic execution. So, where do you start on your AI journey?  Starting Your Own AI Project  Brainstorm Project Ideas:  The first step in launching your AI project is creative...

AI’s Impact on Businesses in the Short & Long Term

AI’s Impact on Businesses in the Short & Long Term

The impact of artificial intelligence on businesses is undeniable. As we reflect on our journey from chalkboards to calculators and Excel, it's evident that the nature of skills in demand has evolved.   AI’s Impact on Businesses in the Short & Long Term  Short...

The Power of Microsoft Delve

The Power of Microsoft Delve

Microsoft Delve, a powerful tool within the Microsoft 365 suite, is a personalized search and discovery tool. It is designed to help users discover, organize, and collaborate on content that is most relevant to them. Delve utilizes artificial intelligence and machine...