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21 08, 2020

It’s Time for SMBs to Create Long-Term Work From Home Policies

August 21st, 2020|IT Support Tips|

As the United States heads into the fifth month of the world’s longest remote work arrangement due to COVID-19, business leaders from Illinois to Florida are already planning a more permanent solution for when the crisis ends. Tech corporations including Twitter and Facebook have announced that employees can work remotely forever if they so choose. Experts even predict that small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) throughout the country will follow this trend as well.  While industries [...]

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7 08, 2020

Cybersecurity Is the Most Important Aspect of Remote Work

August 7th, 2020|COVID-19, Security News|

In Florida, Illinois, and the rest of the United States, remote work has become widespread not just as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but also as a work arrangement with benefits outside the context of a pandemic. It gives employees the flexibility to work from any location, reducing costs and increasing job satisfaction.  But no matter how much you love the idea of forgoing office space leases to reduce expenses, you're probably worried about [...]

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3 04, 2020

How Businesses Can Securely Work From Home

April 3rd, 2020|COVID-19, IT Support Tips|

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, many businesses are assessing how they can prioritize their employee safety and still maintain regular business operations. One solution many businesses are turning to is recommending employees to work from home to avoid potential illnesses. To help ease the burden on businesses, Microsoft, Google, LogMeIn, Cisco Webex, and Zoom are providing free remote working tools. With the increase in remote work, companies will have to prepare in [...]

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30 03, 2020

How Teams Can Stay Connected & Productive When Working Remotely

March 30th, 2020|COVID-19, IT Support Tips|

Whether you’ve worked on a team with members across different geographic locations, or if you have full remote employees on your team already, we have ways to work within the confines of temporary team member isolation. Here are some tips and suggestions for how your company can stay productive and communicative during your time working from home: 1. Communication tools need to be your go-to solution Video conferencing systems, like Zoom or Google Hangouts, will [...]

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12 03, 2020

A message from DSG regarding COVID-19

March 12th, 2020|IT News and Info, IT Support Tips|

STRATEGIES FOR REMOTE WORK  While all of us at DSG certainly hope that the COVID-19 coronavirus won't become a major health event in your local community, the reality is that businesses are already considering every contingency plan with a close eye towards avoiding serious disruption of their operations. In order to help our clients be better prepared for a surge in remote workers as the coronavirus story unfolds around the world, DSG has put together [...]

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15 01, 2020

Top 6 Cybersecurity Threats in 2020

January 15th, 2020|IT Support Tips, Security News|

Our list of the Top 6 Cybersecurity Threats for small businesses in 2020 that you should be concerned and diligent about. Cybersecurity Threats 1. Ransomware Attacks “In 2020, we will see, at minimum, a 300% increase in RYUK-related ransomware attacks, and most of those attacks will be focused on U.S. small businesses. Ransoms on small businesses will jump to $150,000 to $300,000 per event on the low end, causing a spike in U.S. small business [...]

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16 02, 2017

PCI Compliance and What It Means For Your Business

February 16th, 2017|IT News and Info|

PCI Compliance The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. The security standard consists of 12 requirements that a business needs in order to be PCI compliant. If your company is not compliant then your business may face significant fines, increased transaction fees, and negative publicity. As part of [...]

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26 01, 2017

Protect Yourself From Ransomware Before It’s Too Late

January 26th, 2017|Security News|

What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to your company's computer systems until a monetary ransom is paid, usually in the form of BitCoins. There are several different types of ransomware but all of them are designed to prevent you from using your computer until the ransom is paid. In many cases, the ransom demand comes with a timer or deadline and if you do not pay before [...]

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7 05, 2016

SpyEye Caused $1 Billion in Losses

May 7th, 2016|IT News and Info, Security News|

Aleksandr Andreevich Panin and Hamza Bendelladj were sentenced last week for developing and selling malware that enabled cybercriminals to steal sensitive data and access bank accounts. Panin received a 9 and a half year sentence and Bendalladj was sentenced to 15 years in prison. SpyEye, the notorious malware that they created, caused $1 billion in losses in the finance industry around the world. Panin and Bendelladj used the aliases Gribodemon and Bx1 online, so you [...]

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29 04, 2016

Why is Data Security Important for Businesses

April 29th, 2016|IT Support Tips, Security News|

There have been many data security scares in the headlines over the past year. World companies have been hacked and had customer information stolen. This not only angers customers but breaks their trust in your brand. Even if you already invest in network security, you might need a bit more protection in today's world. Here are five reasons you should take data security for your business seriously: You Could Be Unknowingly Hacked for Years Michael [...]

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