Cybersecurity & IT Insights
CEOs Should Insist That Technology Make Their Business Better at Accomplishing Its Core Mission
Recently, consulting firm McKinsey wrote about what questions a company board should ask about their company’s technology and IT capabilities. Beyond the obvious question about the impact of technology on the company, the first question was “What value is the business...
BYOD – The Pros and Cons of Bring Your Own Device
At the farthest ends of the spectrum, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) can be described as one of the most employee-friendly policies you can have or one of the biggest security risks you can take. For most small and medium-sized businesses a BYOD policy will fall closer...
CEO Fraud Email Scam Has Claimed Over $2 Billion
Email is one of the most important means of communication at work. You receive and open several email messages every day. But how often do you check to see if the email message is actually from your co-worker? What if I told you the next email your CEO sends you could...
Are Your Files Being Held For Ransom?
In cybersecurity, people are considered the weakest link. If your employees use the internet, you face the threat of your network being infected by ransomware. Ransomware is malware that can infect your personal files and folders through your email. It encrypts files...
Are you prepared for a natural disaster? Hurricane season begins!
With the recent events in the Midwest, business owners are reminded to reevaluate the security and risk in its current I.T. network. With hurricane season approaching in the South, WingSwept would like to remind businesses different solutions available to maximize...
More reasons to establish vCIO services in your business: ‘Eye-opening’ audit could be just the beginning for N.C.’s IT office
North Carolina auditor Beth Wood’s findings that state government IT projects end up costing twice the original estimates and aren't coming in on time may be the first hard look at a procurement system now costing taxpayers $1.4 billion a year. But in reaching those...
Microsoft’s 11 tips for Social Networking Safety
In today's interconnected world, social networking has become an integral part of our lives, allowing us to connect with friends, share our experiences, and stay updated on current events. However, as we navigate the digital landscape, it's crucial to exercise caution...
Dropbox v. Enterprise-level BDR Solutions
A Summary of Recent ChannelPro Article "The Coming Convergence of File Sync and BDR." Dropbox is a very popular program and in some ways, it does the same job as some backup systems out there. But, do industry experts think file syncing programs are viable backup and...
Can I actually do work on an iPad?
The iPad…that magical device that can turn the drudgery of PC use into a gentle touch and smooth animation opening a life-changing app that instantly makes your life easier. Why would anyone want to haul around a clunky laptop that takes minutes to boot when you can...