Cryptocurrencies a good thing? The universe of technology is an ultra fast evolving world. Between the constant evolution of hardware and the ever changing world of Cyber Security there is always something new to learn and educate yourself on. Another thing that is quickly changing and evolving is currency. Through the evolution of Cyber Crime there has been a cryptocurrencies explosion and it’s not just a bad thing anymore. If you have a decent understanding of how and why it works you could potentially invest and make yourself a nice profit. KRS IT is starting to get more and more inquiries on cryptocurrencies so keep an eye out for some future emails where we will host a webinar and go over some of the basics that you should know. If you have ever had any interest in this form of currency be sure to join us and learn how you can potentially start to earn extra income!! WEBINAR $OON!!!!!
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“I don’t care if it costs me more money I am going to make sure that every single client of ours has the absolute best security and solutions in place. If I am not doing that then I am not doing my job. Plain and simple.”
Don’t Let Your Employees Become Your Biggest Vulnerability A couple years ago, TechRepublic ran a story with the following headline: “Employees Are Almost As Dangerous To Business As Hackers And Cybercriminals.” From the perspective of the business, you might think that’s simply inaccurate. Your company strives to hire the best people it can find – people who are good at their jobs and would never dream of putting their own employer at risk. And yet, many employees do, and it’s almost always unintentional. Your employees aren’t thinking of ways to compromise your network or trying to put malware or ransomware on company computers, but it happens. One Kaspersky study found that 52% of businesses recognize that their employees are “their biggest weakness in IT security.” Where does this weakness come from? It stems from several different things and varies from business to business,
but a big chunk of it comes down to employee behavior. Human Error We all make mistakes. Unfortunately, some mistakes can have serious consequences. Here’s an example: an employee receives an e-mail from their boss. The boss wants the employee to buy several gift cards and then send the gift card codes to them as soon as possible. The message may say, “I trust you with this,” and work to build urgency within the employee. The problem is that it’s fake. A scammer is using an e-mail address similar to what the manager, supervisor or other company leader might use. It’s a phishing scam, and it works. While it doesn’t necessarily compromise your IT security internally, it showcases gaps in employee knowledge. Continued on pg.2
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Another common example, also through e-mail, is for cybercriminals to send files or links that install malware on company computers. The criminals once again disguise the e-mail as a legitimate message from someone within the company, a vendor, a bank or another company the employee may be familiar with. It’s that familiarity that can trip up employees. All criminals have to do is add a sense of urgency, and the employee may click the link without giving more thought. Carelessness This happens when an employee clicks a link without thinking. It could be because the employee doesn’t have training to identify fraudulent e-mails or the company might not have a comprehensive IT security policy in place. Another form of carelessness is unsafe browsing habits. When employees browse the web, whether it’s for research or anything related to their job or for personal use, they should always do so in the safest way possible. Tell
“One Kaspersky study found that 52% of businesses recognize that their employees are ‘their biggest weakness in IT security.’”
employees to avoid navigating to “bad” websites and to not click any link they can’t verify (such as ads). Bad websites are fairly subjective, but one thing any web user should look for is “https” at the beginning of any web address. The “s” tells you the site is secure. If that “s” is not there, the website lacks proper security. If you input sensitive data into that website, such as your name, e-mail address, contact information or financial information, you cannot verify the security of that information and it may end up in the hands of cybercriminals. Another example of carelessness is poor password management. It’s common for people to use simple passwords and to use the same passwords across multiple websites. If your employees are doing this, it can put your business at a huge risk. If hackers get ahold of any of those passwords, who knows what they might be able to access. A strict password policy is a must for every business. Turn Weakness Into Strength The best way to overcome the human weakness in your IT security is education. An IT security policy is a good start, but it must be enforced and understood. Employees need to know what behaviors are unacceptable, but they also need to be aware of the threats that exist. They need resources they can count on as threats arise so they may be dealt with properly. Working with an MSP or IT services firm may be the answer – they can help you lay the foundation to turn this weakness into a strength.
Free KRS IT Cyber Security Audit Will Reveal Where Your Computer Network Is Exposed And How To Protect Your At no cost or obligation, our highly skilled team of IT pros will come to your office and conduct a comprehensive cyber security audit to uncover loopholes in your company’s IT security. After the audit is done, we’ll prepare a customized “Report Of Findings” that will reveal specific vulnerabilities and provide a Prioritized Action Plan for getting these security problems addressed fast. This report and action plan should be a real eye-opener for you, since almost all of the businesses we’ve done this for discover they are completely exposed to various threats in a number of areas. Yes we know you already have IT but if we had a dollar for every time we heard that and then found major issues we could retire today!!
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KRS IT FINALLY HAS A BOOK!!!! Let me share one thing I have learned with you regarding Cyber Security. It is FOREVER changing and evolving. It is and forever WILL be all about proper education. The only way we can arm ourselves with beneficial knowledge is constant and consistent education. I have taken in on as a personal challenge to ensure I am not only an expert in this area but also and even more importantly an educator. What better way to put this knowledge I have gained over the years of training and seminars than to put it in an easy and fun to read book!! Please join me as I take you down the crazy path full of twists and turns and hand you the tools and education that can protect you from some of the most business damaging Cyber threats in existence. This will be available on amazon with Kindle or you can order your own copy and start protecting your business today!!! https://www.amazon.com/dp/ B0956NQSQ2
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From Start-Ups To Best Places To Work: How Culture Changes Everything There are two parts to culture: people and systems. On the people side, consider the “Empathy Accountability Continuum.” Empathy is at one end of the spectrum and accountability at the other. Then, based on who you are dealing with and the context of the conversation, figure out where you need to be on that continuum. The more you get to know someone, the easier it becomes to choose the right moment in time to lean toward either empathy or accountability. How do you know where to land on the scale? Be curious about the people on your team as well as people in the world around you. Ask what they are doing and how they are doing it. A big part of maintaining curiosity and understanding also comes from being calm and connected. You can’t have a connection with your people unless you are calm. It’s part of being a leader within your organization. To that effect, you need to be able to lead yourself and know where you are on the Empathy Accountability Continuum. We can’t lead others unless we can lead ourselves. So, we have to understand our own fears and concerns. Then it becomes easier to make those connections.
What is your BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal)? What is your 10-year obsession? Once you plan and put your future into writing, you have to execute relentlessly. This is how you make sure you get there. Live your system – use daily rituals like huddles and make sure they are useful. You should be constantly talking about your core values and goals. Of course, as part of building a strong culture, you need a robust recruiting process. Find the right people and keep them engaged. Have a multistep and multiperson process when hiring and use a scorecard (a very detailed job description) when recruiting.
On the systems side of things, you have to “discover the core”: your core purpose and core values, which tell you what is important to you and your business.
When you bring it all together – people and systems – be sure to show more love. Make sure there is peer recognition and recognition from leadership on a regular basis. Send them cards on their anniversary or birthday. Even have a budget for when bad stuff happens in people’s lives.
As part of that, you also need to document the future. Plan, strategize and put it into writing. Where are you going? What is your vision?
But don’t rush your culture. Take it one piece at a time – do something every day to work at it and build something great.
Tristan White is the founder and CEO of The Physio Co, a unique health care company based in Australia. While he’s led The Physio Co, the company has been ranked one of Australia’s 50 Best Places To Work for 11 consecutive years. In building this fast-growing company, White authored the book Culture Is Everything and started a podcast, Think Big Act Small. Learn more at TristanWhite.com and see his Petra Coach webinar at PetraCoach.com/from-start-up-to-best-places-to-work-howculture-changes-everything-with-tristan-white
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reclaim your time and energy. Inc., Feb. 18, 2021
Many people go the selfemployment route in order to have more control over their days, in search of a better work/life balance. But reality soon becomes very different: long hours while you pour everything into the business. This leads to burnout. What actions can you take to avoid or escape this trap?
Make The Most Of Your Remote Workforce More people are working at home. With a spread-out workforce, businesses face new challenges that they didn’t face with the traditional in-office model. Now, as businesses adapt, they are looking for waysto get more out of their remote workforce.
June 2021 communication and collaboration tools. They’re relying heavily on the cloud and VPNs. They’re also buying devices like laptops and PCs for their remote workforce to ensure everyone is using the same, approved technology – which makes support and security more efficient. Inc., Feb. 27, 2021 Use Technology To Make Your Business Stand Out
Today’s workforce is more techsavvy than ever before. This 1. They’re Reorganizing. means your business should be as Businesses are taking a hard look at well. You want to attract good their internal structure, along with talent, and leveraging your own systems and processes. They’re tech prowess can be a way to do shifting the way they hire by just that. raising their expectations. Along with that, they’re redoing the way Think about how you engage with they onboard and train. They’re social media. Is it something that’s relearning to do everything just there or is it something you’re remotely, and tools like Slack and using to actively reach out and Zoom are taking center stage. connect with customers, potential Inspect Your Systems And customers and your community? 2. They’re Investing In Processes. Across the board, you TikTok, for example, relies on a Technology. Businesses are need systems and processes in powerful algorithm to reach place. When you have a framework bringing new tools and tech into specific audiences. Businesses can to follow, it makes it much easier to the mix. They’re investing in take advantage of that to get content, including ads, to relevant eyes. According to Hootsuite, TikTok pushes for five million daily impressions for certain ads.
Delegate More Tasks. This is hard to do, especially when you want things to go just right. Turn your attention to hiring one or more employees who are up to the challenge and can meet your needs. It might take a while to find the ideal match, but it’s worth it to find someone who can take on crucial tasks and help you achieve your goals.
Taking it a step further, you can mix AI with human communication. Chatbots are more advanced than ever and can seriously impact lead generation. Chatbots also direct users to real people to continue the conversation on specific terms. Basically, there are more ways to customize how you communicate, and it’s worth investing in. Forbes, March 12, 2021
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