What is social engineering? (And four defense measures.)

August 10, 2020 No Comments

What is social engineering? (And four defense measures.) In the context of IT security, social engineering is the manipulation of an employee to get them

What is a Human Firewall and How Can You Strengthen It?

August 2, 2020 No Comments

You know those team building exercises and motivational posters that make you aware that the company can’t function without YOU! Building a human firewall, can

Four Kinds of Phishing Attacks (and what to do about it)

July 22, 2020 No Comments

Four Kinds of Phishing Attacks (and what to do about it) A phishing attack is one of the most common types of cyber security threats.

Three Core Elements of Your Cyber Security Awareness Program

July 9, 2020 No Comments

Three Core Elements of Your Cyber Security Awareness Program Security awareness training is essential for organizations of all sizes. Human error remains the root cause

FBI Cyber Crime Briefing: Five Big Risks for Business Leaders

July 7, 2020 No Comments

FBI Cyber Crime Briefing: Five Big Risks for Business Leaders Protek recently sponsored a special briefing from cyber security experts at the FBI. The event,

Four Practical Steps to Get Employees All-In With Microsoft Teams

June 22, 2020 No Comments

Four Practical Steps to Get Employees All-In With Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams is now the gold standard for business collaboration. While there are some popular

What is the NIST Cyber Security Framework? (And why it matters)

June 12, 2020 No Comments

What is the NIST Cyber Security Framework? (And why it matters) Business leaders and managers should pay close attention to technical standards in various

Six Practical Benefits of Using Microsoft Teams Company-Wide

June 1, 2020 No Comments

Microsoft Teams is now the gold standard for business collaboration. While there are some popular alternatives for certain collaboration functions, like Zoom or Slack, only

Five Most Common Security Recommendations from Microsoft Secure Score

May 21, 2020 No Comments

Five Most Common Security Recommendations from Microsoft Secure Score Microsoft Secure Score is a feature in Microsoft 365, which provides an overall measurement of an

5 Key Advantages of World-class Endpoint Management Software

May 21, 2020 No Comments

5 Key Advantages of World-class Endpoint Management Software Technology is the life blood of modern business. Firms of all sizes should think strategically about information

Five Reasons You Need Next-Gen Anti-Virus

May 11, 2020 No Comments

Five Reasons You Need Next-Gen Anti-Virus Attackers are constantly evolving and upgrading their programs and tools. Similar to how software programs are always updating, attackers

Mobile Device Management: What is it and Why You Need it?

April 23, 2020 No Comments

Mobile Device Management: What is it and Why You Need it? Now more than ever, organizations must implement cyber security and corporate data protection for

Blog