Internal auditing to help identify potential cyber threats.
“You’re giving me the ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ routine? I invented ‘it’s not you, it’s me.’ Nobody tells me it’s them not me; if it’s anybody, it’s me.”
Internal auditing to help identify potential cyber threats.
“You’re giving me the ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ routine? I invented ‘it’s not you, it’s me.’ Nobody tells me it’s them not me; if it’s anybody, it’s me.”
When it comes to communicating with your team, it can be tempting to stick with what’s familiar. Apps like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger are quick and easy to use. And everyone already has them on their phones, right?
But while these tools are great for sharing vacation photos or planning a get-together, they’re not the best choice for work-related conversations. In fact, they could cause serious problems for your business.
You and your team often share information that’s sensitive – customer details, employee records, or even financial data. Sharing this kind of information over apps that aren’t designed for business use can be risky. Many of these apps don’t have the advanced security measures needed to protect your business from threats like malware (malicious software designed to steal or damage your data).
If this happens on a personal app which doesn’t have the right security in place, your business could end up facing erious consequences. Losing access to important accounts or having private data leaked, for example.
Using business-specific communication tools, like Microsoft Teams, isn’t just about security, it’s also about keeping things organized. It lets you set up separate channels for different projects, share files securely, and even integrates with other apps you might be using. That means your team spends less time scrolling through endless chat threads and more time getting things done.
Personal apps can quickly get messy. Important messages get buried under GIFs and memes, and it becomes all too easy to accidentally share the wrong file - or worse, send something confidential to someone outside the company.
Switching to a proper business communication tool isn’t difficult, and it’s one of the best ways to protect your company’s information while keeping your team running smoothly.
Need help getting started with the right tools for your business? Get in touch.
What's happening at RCT this month?
Love is in the air at Rivercity Technology Services! 💕 This February, we’re thrilled to be taking on exciting new projects for our amazing clients—helping their businesses thrive is what we do best. On top of that, we’ve been busy making up fun treat bags to give out during the onboarding process for our newest clients. It’s our way of spreading a little love and showing appreciation as they join the RCT family. Here’s to a month full of growth, collaboration, and maybe a little extra chocolate
Business gadget of the month
Logitech Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard
If you use more than one device each day (and I think most of us do), switching from one to the other can become a pain.
But this Logitech Multi-Device wireless keyboard can connect to up to three devices – like your PC, a tablet, and even your phone – and lets you switch between each one seamlessly. It even has a stand to place your phone or tablet on for easier viewing. As a bonus, it makes your typing quiet too, so you don’t disturb those around you when you get into the zone.
LinkedIn has retired its audio-only events, so you can no longer host live audio broadcasts. You may have used this feature for things like hosting informal Q&A sessions or industry discussions.
Now, LinkedIn is focusing on its combined video and audio Live Events tool, making it easier to connect with your audience in one place. It’s all about streamlining how you share ideas and engage.
Tech facts
ChatGPT is bigger than ever, with 300 million weekly users and more than 1 billion messages sent every day. It was created by OpenAI. And 1.3 million developers are now building on its tech. Just remember, never use personal info in your messages – it’s better to be safe than sorry.
One-third of business emails last year were spam – that’s more than 20 billion. Of these, 427 million were malicious, with phishing leading the charge. Businesses now face an average of 36 phishing attempts daily, making strong cyber security more critical than ever.
Over 70% of top websites share your personal data with third parties, even if you say no. A recent report revealed there’s widespread non-compliance with privacy laws, reminding us that protecting our data requires extra tools.
Inspirational quote of the month
“If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old”
— Peter Drucker, Austrian American management consultant.
A New Month, A New Tech Quiz
1) What does DNS stand for?
2) Which programming language is primarily used for developing iOS applications?
3) What coding issue was expected to create havoc in computer networks around the world in 2000?
4) What feature is often used to identify if a website visitor is human?
5) What device, released in 1993, made the term “personal digital assistant” popular?
The answers are below.
Domain Name System
Swift
Y2K, or the “Millennium Bug”. This was a programming issue where many computer systems represented years with only two digits, potentially causing errors when the year rolled over from 1999 to 2000
Captcha
Apple’s Newton Message pad
New to Microsoft 365
File Explorer will remember your open tabs
There are some great updates coming to File Explorer in Windows 11. The coolest new feature is that File Explorer can now restore all your open tabs after a restart, just like a web browser does.
It’s currently being tested with Windows Insiders, but we’d love to see a rollout soon.
For any help or advice,get in touch. It’s what we do.
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