If there is one thing that is certain in the world of IT security, it’s that you can never take security for granted. Even if you do everything in your power to keep your data secure, you open yourself to risk just by taking advantage of free email services, using social networking sites, or even[…]
With all the threats to security around, it’s easy to panic. But keep in mind that many security compromises happen because people failed to follow basic security precautions. So, we’ve put together this quick tutorial to run you through some security basics. Stay Secure by Following Security Best Practices Maintaining security starts by following some[…]
As technology and business become more integrated, lack of familiarity with basic terms can put one at a disadvantage when making crucial business decisions. Our ongoing Technology Basics blog series is aimed to fill in some of those knowledge gaps, and provide you with a firm foundation as you make technology decisions, starting with three very[…]
Recently, Lenovo has been in the news for a mistake that had the potential to impact our clients. An adware program called Superfish opened up a major security vulnerability in Windows computers. In this post, we will break down exactly what Superfish is, how CPURX responded, and what we can learn about security from the[…]
Every couple of years in the technology industry, a new buzz word comes along. Soon enough, the buzz word gets thrown around and even misused to such an extent that it becomes almost meaningless. In the past, terms like “dotcom”, “interactive”, “smart” (as in smart phone), and “web 2.0” were unavoidable. This time around, it[…]
2014 was a big year for CPURX, and as we wrap up the year, I wanted to highlight a couple of recent news items. Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Creates the Cyber Security Task Force First of all, I am pleased to announce I was chosen to participate in the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Cyber Security[…]
Security Concerns Grow as the Hybrid Cloud Continues to Show Its Value When I look back at the good and bad of 2014, two areas really stand out. First of all, it is clear that maintaining the security of data and devices continues to be a major issue within the technology world. From hacks of[…]
Voice-over-Internet (VoIP) has the potential to both improve on existing phone technology, and greatly reduce phone costs. Yet, many SMB owners are understandably wary of the technology, having heard horror stories from their peers, or having had poor experiences due to bad VOIP implementations. Luckily, with the right knowledge and the correct set of tools,[…]
For Triview’s office manager, keeping up with the office I.T. had become a nightmare. Luckily, CPURX was on hand to clean up the mess and save the day. Symptoms Triview’s office manager was burdened with all things technical, from managing email accounts to contacting technology vendors and trying to troubleshoot computer problems with their help.[…]
After years of dealing with unhelpful I.T. vendors and underperforming solutions, Chicago Builders Association needed a trusted partner. Symptoms When we first met with CBA, they were using 13 different technology vendors. Internet service, phone and fax, backup and recovery, e-mail hosting, cloud server hosting, website hosting, domain registry, Domain Name Service (DNS), cybersecurity, I.T.[…]