6 Easy Inexpensive Ways Freelancers Can Improve Cybersecurity
Today, on a discussion board for freelance medical communications specialists, a colleague asked (and I paraphrase here), How do you handle cybersecurity? They specified backing up data and using encryption, 2FA, and (either) a password-protected router or VPN. They are off to a great start, and I really enjoyed responding to their query–so I thought
7 Easy Steps for Working Securely from Home
Your home setup is likely far less secure than you think. Here are 7 easy steps for working securely from home.
Protecting Your Home Office from Your Smart Home
Update 01 November 2020 The Threat Intelligence Report 2020 (released last week—a brief summary can be found here) reported that IoT infections on wireless networks (including home networks) is up 100% over last year. Shockingly, these devices that blend into your daily life are not just leaky boats, they are targets for ransomware. Unless you
Wi-fi routers can be a hassle to install if IT isn’t your thing. And for most small business owners, focusing on what is your thing is how you build your business. Time spent tinkering your wi-fi is not the ticket to success. But it’s important to remember that offering your customers and clients security for
Many freelancers and other consultants work from home and work on a wi-fi network scaled up from their home system. Once the wi-fi modem/router is installed, they forget about it as long as it is working. Wi-fi routers need to be maintained, like any other part of your network. They run on software, and, like