Suffolk Computer Consultants, Inc. Blog

It can be challenging to find reliable IT advice nowadays, particularly when it comes to cybersecurity. Between coworkers with the best intentions and the online influencers selling their guides and platforms, there’s a lot of advice out there. Unfortunately, a lot of it is outdated or incorrect.

This can be actively dangerous where your business’ security is concerned.

Let’s address some of the most common security myths we still encounter far too often.

From the chatbots you interact with to the tools helping you draft emails or analyze data, AI is everywhere. It’s an amazing tool that can help you boost efficiency and completely realign everything you do. Here’s something crucial you might not have on your radar: prompt hacking.

This isn't some far-fetched tech nightmare; it's a real and present danger. Prompt hacking can quietly undermine your company's data security, reputation, and its financial health; and since business today is increasingly AI-driven, understanding this isn't just your IT department’s job—it's yours too.

Are you one of those people who just locks their computer and goes home at the end of the day? Doing so ignores an important element of owning a computer, which is powering it down fully from time to time. Performing a full shutdown can help you avoid some common computer problems that will drag you down throughout the workday.

Look around, whether you’re working in the office, at home, or remotely. How much smart technology is around you right now, forming an Internet of Things? Connected technologies add an unprecedented convenience to life. The question is, is the convenience worth the inherent security tradeoff that each new connected device brings?

The challenge comes from the fact that the devices that make up the IoT are so frequently made with little-to-no thought or effort put into their security. Let’s talk about why this is such a huge risk factor and what you can do to take advantage of these devices while minimizing such risks.

Most, if not all, of us have heard the most famous phishing story of them all: how the ancient city of Troy, after ten years of war, finally fell after a raiding party was allowed into the gates by hiding in the belly of a constructed wooden horse. It’s true… the legend of the Trojan horse, already associated by name with a nasty cyberattack, is arguably also a cautionary tale about how effective phishing can be.

Let’s go over how you can help protect your business from falling for this truly classic ruse.

Data breaches are scary, and in many cases, they can be enough to topple even the most stable businesses. They’re not entirely unpredictable, though, and the right actions can make them significantly easier to predict and prevent. Today, we want to cover three of the most common ways data breaches happen and what you can do to keep your business safe.

Did you hear about the recent data breach that exposed 16 billion passwords for logins, including social media accounts, virtual private networks, and corporate tools? While the breach is bad, yes, the truth of the matter is that the situation may be misleading, at least on the surface. 

Let’s take a look at why and learn a few lessons in the process.

How much do you know about your business’ security infrastructure? With advanced cyberthreats breathing down everyone’s neck, it’s no wonder that more companies than ever before are investing in advanced security measures. Here are some of the critical components you’ll need to consider to keep your business safe.

Cyberattacks are all over the place, and they complicate running a business to no end. If your business is jonesing for a solution, consider upgrading your cybersecurity structure with zero-trust policies and procedures. Here’s how zero trust can make your business more formidable against the constant onslaught of cyberthreats.

Cyberthreats are not just a far-off, big-corporation problem. Hackers’ goal is to steal your most valuable information—from customer lists and financial records to employee details; or money. The fallout from such an attack can be devastating, impacting not just your finances but the hard-earned trust you've built with your customers.

A data breach can cause countless problems for just about any business, including exposed customer details, company secrets, or financial information. Most businesses will signal a red alert the moment a breach is brought to light, but a prepared business will fare much better than an unprepared one. Today, we want to explore data breaches and how your organization can overcome them (or minimize the threat of them).

Technology should make running your business easier, right? Sometimes it’s simple and it does, other times, not so much and certain habits can actually cause big problems. In today’s blog, we'll look at three common technology mistakes that could be slowing you down or putting you at risk.

With how ingrained technology is in your business’ operations, it’s no wonder it causes so many problems. At the heart of it all, however, issues with technology and the fear of these assets breaking down usually leads to change for the better. Let’s look at how you can transform your tech failures into wins for both your business and its customers.

There are lessons every business owner needs to learn about technology. Unfortunately, they are often learned a little too late; after something terrible happens. Today, we’re going to look at four lessons that will help you keep your business’ technology working for you and not against you.

Businesses are constantly juggling customers, orders, and a dozen other things. The last thing you need is a digital thief trying to get their hands on your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there are a lot of online tricksters out there, and they often like to pick on small businesses, thinking they're easier targets. 

Let’s look at some of the common tricks these cybercriminals use and how having good computer support can be like having a trusty guard dog for your business information.

Security threats might be sensationalized on the Internet, but the fact remains that they are serious problems for any business, big or small. Is your company ready to take on today’s increasingly sophisticated security threats? Here are three of them that could cause significant damage to your business… In more ways than one.

With the papal conclave—the sequestered selection of a new pope by the Catholic Church’s College of Cardinals—beginning today, it seemed timely to consider how this centuries-old tradition has maintained its incredibly high level of secrecy and security over the years.

After all, there may be a few lessons and insights we can glean from their process and apply them to your business and its privacy.

We talk a lot about digital security for your business, but what about physical security? Are you doing all you can to secure your physical office location and the assets, resources, and employees within? Today, we want to discuss some of the options you have for controlling your physical infrastructure.

One of the greatest challenges for businesses is how they protect themselves from threats, including both the physical and digital spaces. Worse yet, the responsibility falls on more than just your IT department. Every employee needs to know and understand how their actions impact operational continuity and business success.

Malware sounds like one of those tech words people throw around, but don’t understand. Still, if you’re running a business or even just using the internet for work, you need to know what it is and how to deal with it. Malware is any kind of software designed to mess with your devices, steal your info, or hold your data hostage. Not fun.