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T-Mobile has been in the headlines often for all the wrong reasons - multiple data breaches that have affected millions of customers. The telecom giant has a history of struggling to keep its users' information safe. Understandably, these events caused an uproar among customers, and they were quick to demand answers and improved security measures.
In light of the recent wave of layoffs, we want to provide as much information as possible to help folks interested in tech/cybersecurity land their next job. (By the way, we’re hiring!)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are an excellent way to measure your team's success. When it comes to Cybersecurity, there are a few KPIs we recommend to be at the top of your IT team's list.
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 is the 20th anniversary of Safer Internet Day! The motto this year is Together for a Better Internet. Safer Internet Day started as an “initiative of the EU SafeBorders project in 2004 and taken up by the Insafe network as one of its earliest actions in 2005, Safer Internet Day has grown beyond its traditional geographic zone and is now celebrated in approximately 180 countries and territories worldwide.” Some of the most prominent topics this year are: Wellness Identity Self-Respect Scams Predators Creeps Internet safety doesn’t have to be hard. Here are a few simple things we recommend to take care of your digital footprint.
As the digital world continues to grow, so does the cyber threat landscape. Therefore, IT departments must stay updated with cybersecurity trends to stay one step ahead of hackers. Are you curious about what to focus on? Here are a few key trends to watch:
In November, Edge Networks held a happy hour for local professionals, generously sponsored by 1Password. We had the exciting opportunity to network with IT and Cybersecurity professionals, enjoy delicious bites and beverages, hear from a conversational panel of industry experts, and more.
In today's world, businesses need to be able to rely on their technology. When something goes wrong with your IT infrastructure, it can have a major impact on your bottom line - that's why so many businesses are turning to Managed IT services as a way to improve their cybersecurity posture and optimize their systems. Outsourcing your IT can save you time and money in the long run, and it can help you focus on what you do best - running your business.
It's no secret that smart homes are becoming more and more popular. For many, an automated home helps make life a little easier and even feel more luxurious, whether it's a Google Home being used as a speaker to stream your favorite songs across the house, a Ring doorbell keeping track of who's on your doorstep, or an Amazon Alexa automating tasks around your home. Consumers have access to a growing range of IoT appliances, including smart refrigerators, lightbulbs, coffee makers, and even washing machines, proving that there is something for everyone in the smart home device realm. While this technology offers many benefits, it also comes with a risk: cybersecurity threats. Because the smart home device market is expanding quickly, it has become a fast-growing target for hackers. In the first half of 2021 alone, there were more than 1.5 billion attacks on smart devices, with attackers generally looking to steal data or use compromised devices for future breaches and cryptocurrency mining. If proper precautions aren't taken, your smart home devices can be vulnerable to data breaches too.  In this blog post, we will discuss what smart home breaches are, what to do if your device is compromised, how businesses can be affected, and how to prevent smart breaches.
