Posts by SynchroNet Team
What You Should Know About Firewall Security in 2022
If you grew up around the time when the internet was coming of age thanks to the advent of graphical web browsers, you probably know that going online is an activity that should only be done with an updated antivirus software and an active firewall. For a long time, the firewall/antivirus combination was pretty much…
Read MoreWhy Critical Security Patches Are More Critical Than Ever
According to an April 2022 report published by information security firm Mandiant, we are living in a time when hackers are busier than ever coding zero-day threats. The number of zero-day attacks identified by Mandiant rose from 38 in 2019 to 80 by the end of 2021. To understand why this report should be of…
Read MoreHow Do I Use 2FA?
In the past, two-factor authentication (2FA) used to be a kind of tech that would only come from spy movies like Mission Impossible. But this is not the case anymore. Most of us are already using 2FA in one way or another. It can either be in the form of 2FA or the more common…
Read MoreImplementing Multi-Factor Authentication
Security breaches are getting too frequent these days. Your regular username and password are no longer enough against the sophistication of cyber attacks. Shifting to (MFA) provides specialized layers that create barriers to cyber criminals. As criminals become more technically sophisticated, layering access to accounts creates more barriers for them to overcome. Think of it…
Read MoreWhat Is Multi-Factor Authentication & How Does It Work?
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method of authentication for which you have to provide two or more verification factors to access your digital account and resources. It is a core component of any strong identity & access management policy. It not only asks for a username and password, but also requires verification factors. So, it…
Read MoreWhat Is Two-Factor Authentication?
You might have noticed that in recent times different websites and services have introduced 2-factor authentication (2FA) in addition to login passwords. But before we talk about 2FA, you need to understand why we need such impressive online account security. There is so much happening on our phones and laptops these days that our…
Read MoreIn What Ways Can SynchroNet Protect Me From Cyber Attacks?
You might understand the risks associated with these cyber-attacks. But being a small business owner, you might be thinking that it will cost you a lot to hire a professional or a team to manage this matter. Well, hold on because SynchroNet has a solution for you. SynchroNet offers ManageMyNet, and it’s a service with…
Read MoreWhy Are Small Businesses More Vulnerable to Data Breaches and Loss?
With frequent and continuous changes to technology, new threats arise. Therefore, highly trained technicians must maintain a simple network of three to five people to keep threats at bay. But hiring such a technician can be costly and may not be feasible for small businesses. As a result, the network becomes ill-maintained and unstable. This…
Read MoreWhat is the Cost of Data Loss?
More than half of businesses will experience a major technology or network disaster that will cost them thousands of dollars in restoration and repair costs. And this number still doesn’t include any lost sales, productivity, or even client goodwill that can tarnish the company’s reputation due to the company being unable to fulfill its promises.…
Read MoreYour Online Reputation: Taking Control
Online reputation can directly influence the overall growth of your business. You can manage it effectively and reach new heights if you understand how and where the internet starts contributing to the public perception of your company. There are three different areas where the internet starts directly influencing an image of a company. Search engines,…
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