Author: Pepper

Ways to Implement Contactless Payment Methods

We cannot deny that there have been some significant changes in the world of business over the past 12 months. However, rather than sparking fresh changes to the way that we do business, we can say that the pandemic has simply accelerated trends that were already looking likely. Remote work is a prime example, and ….  Read More

Drone Inspections and What You Need to Know

Drone inspections are being done in a variety of industries that require inspections with visual data. For instance, maintenance inspections of infrastructure like bridges no longer have to be climbed to be inspected. The drone collects the visual data while the team is on the ground. Falls from heights are the number one cause of ….  Read More

How is Regulatory Compliance Related to Remote Work?

Even before COVID-19, remote work was a trend gaining more traction. With the rise of the pandemic, more companies were forced to begin working remotely if possible, and very quickly businesses became aware of the need for proper network and device security.  Security hasn’t been the only issue, remote work aside, so let’s take a ….  Read More

4 Main Types of Phishing Scams

Generally speaking, a phishing scam is a type of cyberattack that cybercriminals use to get users to perform some type of action. Phishing attacks continue to play a role in the digital space and remain a threat to all. Not only are they present but they’re growing and more prevalent than ever before. It doesn’t ….  Read More

Whether VMs or Containers are Better

Cloud technology is a must-have for most businesses now, providing a secure and efficient way to store documents and files so they aren’t lost, should the computer they are saved on break or malfunction. The two main elements involved with cloud technology are virtual machines (VMs) and containers.  It is critical to know the difference ….  Read More

What to Expect from Managed Backups

In a world where most businesses are online, it has never been more important to have your data backed up regularly. On a day-to-day basis, some businesses are bringing in huge amounts of data that if lost could have a huge effect on the future of their business. Unfortunately, things do happen, data does get ….  Read More

2021’s Newest Developments in CMMC

Security is something that all businesses need to be concerned about today. There are many different regulations and guidelines that are in place to help businesses to operate in a safe and secure manner. The CMMC is one of these.  Otherwise known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, the CMMC was created by the US ….  Read More

How to Protect your Business from Cybercrime

In our current day and age, cybersecurity is a significant threat to businesses. Although it doesn’t target merchandise or damage property, cybercrime is more severe because it can wipe out business accounts, destroy company data, and steal customer details.  Although some small business owners don’t think they can be a target of cybercrime, they can ….  Read More

How To Revamp Your IT Budget in the New Year

Every year is different and it is essential to reevaluate both your business plans and your budget to adjust for the differences of the year.  Some ways you can reevaluate your IT budget in the New Year include: ●   Review past budget successes and failures ●   Keep an estimated budget; don’t budget down ….  Read More

Are Passwords Phasing Out?

A password is the standard procedure if you want to have convenient security online. No wonder it’s quickly become the most popular way of accessing websites and data. In reality passwords are a basic security measure, but not very effective. They open doors to hackers and scammers and provide a false sense of security. As ….  Read More