Because Microsoft understands the value of business data and the costs associated with data loss and theft, the technology company offers powerful security tools for Microsoft 365 subscribers. However, for these tools to be truly effective, users must implement the following practices to further protect their data.

Safeguard your Microsoft 365 data with these tips

Leadership by example is key in data privacy
In this day and age, data privacy is imperative for any business that collects or uses personal data — especially as more and more countries and US states pass data privacy legislation. When the California Consumer Privacy Act went into effect on January 1, 2020, over half a million organizations had to update or create […]

How to ensure you’re browsing the web safely
Protecting business data becomes more challenging when a company has a distributed workforce using different devices that are connected to different networks. Even when they’re only browsing the internet, workers get exposed to all sorts of online dangers.

Investing in new IT? Avoid these 5 mistakes
If you want to improve your business’s performance, then investing in new technology can be a big step in the right direction. For instance, just upgrading your servers can boost your team’s ability to multitask and handle more complex projects. However, buying new tools and solutions will not give you the results you want unless […]

6 Hardware care tips for the modern remote worker
Keeping your hardware in good working order is important for maximizing your productivity and preventing costly breakdowns. While laptop computers have come a long way in the past few years, many are still vulnerable to common issues like overheating, battery faults, and loss or theft.

The hows of watering hole attack prevention
There are millions of malware in existence, with new ones being developed by the minute. This is terrible news for anyone who stores personal information online — which is basically everyone in the world today. Learn how you can avoid being a victim of a watering hole attack, one of the most common ways cybercriminals […]

5 Simple ways Microsoft 365 helps boost productivity
The range of tools that make up the Microsoft 365 ecosystem can be overwhelming, but there is also no denying the enormous value the productivity suite can bring to businesses of all types and sizes. Microsoft 365, formerly Office 365, is an evolution of a line of products dating back more than 30 years.

Tips to reduce IoT-related risk in the healthcare industry
Most, if not all, cybersecurity experts believe that anything connected to the internet can be hacked. So with the increasing popularity of the Internet of Things (IoT) and IoT devices in the healthcare industry, it’s only wise that organizations understand and address the risks associated with the ubiquity of IoT. Computing devices that contain a […]

How to keep your business safe from hackers
At a time when cyberattacks are more sophisticated than ever, data security and privacy should be every small-business owner’s top priority. The good news is you don’t have to be a tech wizard to make it happen. Here are some practical ways to shield your company from hackers.