Author Archives: B-Comp Services

Did you know that if half of your organization’s devices run outdated software then the chance of you suffering a data breach increases three-fold? Cybercriminals are constantly looking for potential entry points into organizations, and outdated software is one of their favorite routes to exploitation.  What Is Outdated Software?  Outdated software is software that is […]

It’s October; the start of fall, Halloween and the run up to Thanksgiving and the festive season. This month is also cybersecurity awareness month, an international initiative that aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity risks and promote best practice for proper defense.  If you haven’t yet celebrated this event in your company, now’s the time […]

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it gives businesses an opportunity to share new ideas about the importance of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is not only the job of one person or the IT team; it is everyone’s. If there’s one common thing, it is the fact that anyone can be a victim of a cyber-attack,such as […]

Nothing is worse than setting up a BYOD program that fails. Don’t allow that to happen to you! Take your time to do things well. Establishing a successful BYOD program requires certain tips which you should consider. If you are unfamiliar with the term “Bring Your Own Device” (or BYOD), it is a developing trend […]

If you are in the market for a new PC, you should consider what you will use the device for and the type of software to be used before making your choice. Buyer’s remorse is that sinking feeling in your mind as you drive away from the store. It’s that tiny, unyielding voice that tells you, […]

Context-based authentication builds flexibility to MFA (multi-factor authentication), it forms risk assessment proficiencies into access results by evaluating users’ context and behavior, such as what type of network or device they’re signing in from. Additionally, if implemented appropriately, it better improves the employee’s login process and secures your company’s resources and accounts, which helps small […]

It’s been an exciting turnout of events. Password use is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Typical examples are some phones, desktops, and laptops that no longer require password use for users to access. Passwords have had their ups and downs over the years. They were a great way to keep accounts secure in […]

Total IT management is not only about monitoring the activities of cybercriminals, viruses, and malware and how they affect the growth of your organization. It is an all-encompassing concept. Have you ever considered internal threats in an organization more severe than external ones? It is easier to manage external threats because the actors operate from […]

Vulnerabilities in software and operating systems allow hackers to exploit your business laptop or desktop and cause damage. For example, Colonial Pipeline won’t forget May 2021 in a hurry. That’s when the company’s system was shut down as a product of a ransomware attack. The group that carried out the attack threatened to expose the […]

Total IT management is an integral part of cybersecurity measures. Cybercriminals can exploit any operating system or software that is unsupported. When computers are left with older and unsupported operating systems or applications, they are vulnerable to various malware and data breaches.  Sadly, many business leaders still find it challenging to replace unsupported tools on […]