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IT Management

Guide to Secure File Storage and Transfers

File storage and transferring hold a very dear place in most people’s lives. However, the safety of files is really tough to maintain. In this guide, we are going to help you protect your files. We will explore ways to store and send files securely.What is secure file storage?Secure file storage protects your files. It prevents others from accessing your files or altering them in any way. Good storage grants protection to your files using locks. You alone can unlock such files.Types of secure storageFiles can be stored securely in various ways, as listed below.CloudHard drives that are externalEncrypted USB drivesCloud storage saves files on the internet. External drives save files on a device you can hold. Encrypted drives use special codes to lock files.Why is secure file storage important?Secure storage keeps your information private. It stops thieves from stealing your data. It also helps you follow laws about data protection.Risks of unsecured storageUnsecured files can lead to huge troubles, including but not limited to…
Nicholas Salem
March 5, 2025
BusinessIT Management

Let Down by Your Current IT Provider?

If you’re like many business owners, you might feel a little let down by your current IT Provider. If they were honest, the sales meeting would have gone something like this: “Oh yes! Our response times are usually pretty slow, you’ll be talking to a different technician each time you call, and you’ll have frequent, unpredictable and unplanned costs… please sign here” Of course, you wouldn’t sign up for that! If this doesn’t sound familiar, you can go ahead and stop reading from here. …. Oh, you're still here? That’s unfortunately no surprise since those are the 3 challenges that come up over and over and over again when we’re speaking with a potential client. So, can you guess where we spend most of our time? We focus on building world class response times, ensuring our technicians know your business technology inside and out (no technician amnesia here), and we work with you to build a technology roadmap, so you know exactly when to expect…
Nicholas Salem
November 5, 2024
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IT Management

Why Securing Your Software Supply Chain is Critical

In today’s world, everything’s connected. That includes the software your business relies on. Whether you've installed that software locally or use it in the cloud.Protecting the entire process that creates and delivers your software is very important. From the tools developers use to the way updates reach your computer, every step matters. A breach or vulnerability in any part of this chain can have severe consequences. A recent example is the global IT outage that happened last July. This outage brought down airlines, banks, and many other businesses. The culprit for the outage was an update gone wrong. This update came from a software supplier called CrowdStrike. It turns out that the company was a link in a LOT of software supply chains.What can you do to avoid a similar supply chain-related issue? Let’s talk about why securing your software supply chain is absolutely essential.1. Increasing Complexity and InterdependenceMany ComponentsModern software relies on several components. These include open-source libraries, third-party APIs, and cloud services. Each component…
Nicholas Salem
October 15, 2024