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Hack-Proof Your Passwords with the Latest NIST Password Guidelines

Want to outsmart hackers? Start with your passwords. By following the latest guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), you can create robust passwords that will keep your accounts and information secure. The evolution of password guidelines Initially, NIST emphasized the complexity of passwords, encouraging a mix of uppercase letters,

Your Guide to Dealing with Distributed Spam Distraction (DSD)

Distributed spam distraction (DSD) is a sophisticated cyberattack employed by malicious actors to steal valuable information from businesses. But unlike traditional spam, which floods inboxes with unsolicited messages, DSD takes a more covert approach. In the following sections, we will delve into the intricacies of this cyberattack, understand its mechanisms, and discuss countermeasures

Questions to Consider Before Replacing Your Servers

When it comes to replacing your company’s servers, you should review aspects of your existing server infrastructure and consider the implications of the upgrade. Answering questions related to reliability, performance, security, and scalability will allow you to make the right decisions and ensure the upgrade aligns with your company’s long-term goals. What is

Top VoIP Tips to Enhance Clients’ On-Hold Experience

One of the most overlooked aspects of customer experience is the on-hold experience. When clients are put on hold during a call, businesses often miss the opportunity to engage and impress them. Fortunately, by making the most of the following Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) features, you can turn those moments of waiting

Maximizing Efficiency with Cloud ERP: How Your Business Can Benefit

As cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) continue to mature, they are becoming increasingly better at handling the most complex applications. Among these applications is enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, which can now be delivered through the cloud, offering many benefits and opportunities to businesses of all sizes. So, what exactly is cloud-based ERP, and why

TECHLINQ is Proud to be an Officially Designated Toys for Tots Dropoff Location

Donate at TECHLINQ! October 15 – December 13, 2024 – 9 am to 4 pm M-F 3 South Corporate Drive Riverdale, New Jersey, 07457 Help us bring joy to children this holiday season by donating to Toys for Tots! Donation boxes will be available in our office from October 15 – December 13.

Essential Tips for Making an Effective Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)

As a business owner, you know that data security is paramount. Therefore, it’s essential to ensure you have taken all necessary steps to protect yourself against potential data loss events, such as data breaches and natural disasters. In this essential guide, we will outline the key steps you should take in creating a

Uncovering The Risks of Password Autofill

Convenience reigns supreme in the digital age, and password autofill is a major part of that. But what many people don’t realize is that using this feature can actually put their personal data at risk. By understanding why password autofill is so dangerous, you can take steps to safeguard your sensitive information from

Making Smarter Strategic Decisions with Power BI

Making the right business strategies relies heavily on data analysis and timely insights. With Microsoft Power BI, businesses can access vast amounts of relevant data quickly and easily, turning it into actionable information to support their decision-making processes. In this article, we’ll explore how Power BI can help businesses make data-driven decisions. Data

5 Seemingly Innocent Download Habits Your Employees Must Stop Now to Avoid a Ransomware Attack

Once upon a time, you could install antivirus software and go about your merry way online and in your email, opening, clicking and downloading files without much concern. Today, antivirus alone cannot and will not protect you, especially if you INVITE the hack by downloading a file that is infected with a piece

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