What is a DDoS attack, and how can you protect your business? Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are an increasingly common—and increasingly difficult to prevent—form of cybersecurity threat. When businesses first experience a DDOS attack, they frequently misdiagnose the situation as a down server or a failed application. This is because DDoS attacks target […]
Author Archives: Brightline IT
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How much would have to go wrong to pose a serious threat to your business? Many businesses approach technology with an “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” mindset that can unexpectedly land them in trouble. An over-reliance on everything continuing to work can backfire the moment something doesn’t. If it takes many things going […]
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How to make sure your smartphones don’t become a security risk. Most of don’t think about our phones as being prone to viruses and malware the way our computers are. However, the more we use our smartphones to conduct business, the more likely they are to become targets for potential data breaches. Rather than risk […]
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How can your business leverage the Internet of Things to achieve the best results? You’ve probably heard of the Internet of Things: the growing network of Internet-capable devices that are not computers in the traditional sense, but rather ordinary objects that can be programmed, controlled, and monitored over the Internet. These days, almost any device […]
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What to include in your business’s BYOD policy. We’ve talked about the pros and cons of adopting a BYOD policy for your business. But what kinds of requirements should such a policy include? Any good BYOD policy should include certain elements to establish best practices that will protect the interests of both your company and […]
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Aug
What is virtualization, and is it relevant to your business? You may have heard IT professionals talking about virtualization technology in the past and wondered what it was, and if it could help your business. The simplest explanation of virtualization is that it creates a virtual replica of something physical—such as a server, a storage […]
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Aug
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Understand the hybrid cloud and what it can do for your business. Increasingly, businesses need cloud solutions to stay competitive. Cloud environments facilitate remote work, scale easily, and help free resources for larger capital expenditures. However, making the decision between private cloud, public cloud, or a hybrid of the two can be complex. Here’s how […]
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Aug
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5 ways your business can manage security to protect sensitive client information. Losing sensitive client data, such as login credentials, credit card information, medical records, or financial reports, can have disastrous consequences for your business, from both a legal and PR standpoint. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to safeguard against these security breaches. […]
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Stay on top of technological advances as you manage your hardware lifecycle. Compared to most other equipment you invest in for your business, hardware depreciates at a rapid rate. Most of us are used to this. Our computers undergo daily use, and that contributes to the natural wear and tear they endure. More importantly, as […]