How to Create a Secure Remote Office Environment You probably know the advantages of having your staff work remotely. A 2016 study published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that 38% of employees in the management, financial operations, business and other related professions performed at least some of their work from home leading […]
Author Archives: Brightline IT
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7 Signs It’s Time to Switch to a Remote Workforce Allowing employees to work remotely from home is a big step that many companies are hesitant to take. While many understand that mix of in-office and remote work will ultimately be good for business, this type of transition requires sufficient preparation both from employees and […]
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When is it worth investing in the latest tech for your business? Technological advancements are signs of progress. Every year, we see all sorts of inventions that businesses could use to improve their operations. While many would love to have all these innovations, knowing when it’s worth investing in new technology could help businesses make […]
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Time is critical in reporting a security breach. Is your business prepared? In the case of a security breach, a speedy response time is critical to protecting data. Take two important examples of security incidents: the Target hack, and Google’s recent phishing scam. In the first, Target’s failure to notice and respond to the security […]
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How to Avoid (and Recover!) from Internet Security Breaches Last week, the internet was abuzz with news of a massive phishing attack that targeted over a billion Gmail users across the globe. The scam was simple – and classic so to speak. Users received an email asking them to check out a Google doc that […]
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Can your manufacturing business handle an IT break down? With today’s technological advancements, many manufacturing businesses are streamlining their IT processes and are using various products and services to run their operations. Some, in fact, depend so much on IT that a break down in any of their sectors could bring business to a screeching halt. […]
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Many manufacturing businesses operate in harsh environments. With various production stages and tight timelines to follow, those in the manufacturing industry depend so much on information technology to keep business running smoothly. When it comes to choosing and using any type of hardware, it’s important to make sure it can take the demands of your […]
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What is multi factor authentication? Multi factor authentication is when a user must provide evidence from two or more sources to prove their identity. Typically this information should come from separate categories, such as a thing they own (a bank card), a thing they know (a password), or something they are (a finger print). A […]