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What is a Security Incident?
The distinction between a routine security event and a serious security incident is crucial for organizations to manage their cybersecurity effectively. The terms “security incident” and “breach” come with legal obligations such as notifying parties affected by the...
How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel
Named ranges in Microsoft Excel simplify data management by assigning meaningful names to specific cell ranges, making formulas easier to understand and maintain. How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel You can use the labels of columns and rows on a worksheet to...
Managed IT Services for Dallas Financial Service Firms
Although Aldridge caters to a diverse array of businesses, our team has specific expertise for collaborating with Dallas financial service firms. We comprehend the complex IT challenges distinctive to this industry and offer the following specialized managed IT...
How Microsoft Intune Protects Your Data & Devices
Microsoft Intune gives you the ability to control how devices work with your organization's data. Intune is a cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) tool that allows your IT team to remotely deploy applications, apply business-standard settings, enforce security...
[Webinar] Cyber Insurance: Getting The Right Coverage & Preparing for Change
The threat landscape is evolving and cyber insurance carriers are scrambling to catch up. In this webinar, IT Security and cyber insurance experts from Aldridge and FifthWall Solutions will talk you through a brief history of the cyber insurance industry so you can...
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....
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How to Conduct a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment (SRA) for Healthcare Providers
As healthcare providers, safeguarding patient information is paramount. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that organizations conduct regular Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) to identify vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data....
[Panel Recording] Aligning Technology with Opportunity in the Construction Industry
https://youtu.be/cMOE45wU2vA Listen to our panel of construction experts address the following topics: Going paperless in the field – Technology's role and other factors to consider The "rush" to the cloud – common mistakes and how to approach the transition properly...
Implementing AI: How to Define Success
Defining success in AI initiatives goes beyond the charm of cutting-edge technology; it requires a strategic approach. Defining AI Success Avoiding the “Star-Struck” Factor: While the fascination with AI's capabilities is understandable, it's crucial not to get...
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SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 4: Recover and Restore Documents
Video Transcription If you need to recover a deleted file from anywhere in SharePoint, regardless of who the changes or who deleted the file, you can do this from the recycle bin located in the left navigation menu. Once here, you can see information about a...
SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 3: Features and Collaboration
Video Transcription Now that we have our first document created, let me show you some of the actions that you can take on that document. If you'll notice, there's a ribbon up at the top with some quick actions that you can take. We've already used the "new"...
SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 2: New Documents in SharePoint Online
Video Transcription I'm going to create a new folder here first so I can create that document inside of it. I click on new and then folder. Then, I give that folder a name. You can see that the folder "Test" is created inside of this library. Now, if I want to...
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How to Use vLookup and xLookup Functions in Excel
Lookup functions in Excel simplify data retrieval by allowing users to search for specific information within datasets efficiently. How to Use vLookup and xLookup Functions in Excel vLookup The V in VLOOKUP stands for "Vertical." In Excel, the VLookup function...
How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel
Named ranges in Microsoft Excel simplify data management by assigning meaningful names to specific cell ranges, making formulas easier to understand and maintain. How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel You can use the labels of columns and rows on a worksheet to...
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How to Conduct a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment (SRA) for Healthcare Providers
As healthcare providers, safeguarding patient information is paramount. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that organizations conduct regular Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) to identify vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data....
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[Panel Recording] Aligning Technology with Opportunity in the Construction Industry
https://youtu.be/cMOE45wU2vA Listen to our panel of construction experts address the following topics: Going paperless in the field – Technology's role and other factors to consider The "rush" to the cloud – common mistakes and how to approach the transition properly...
Implementing AI: How to Define Success
Defining success in AI initiatives goes beyond the charm of cutting-edge technology; it requires a strategic approach. Defining AI Success Avoiding the “Star-Struck” Factor: While the fascination with AI's capabilities is understandable, it's crucial not to get...