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COVID-19 Update (June 11, 2020)

We will never forget the start of 2020 but the future looks brighter. We helped hundreds of customers and thousands of users work remotely and securely, and as we all begin to understand what our "new normal" is, I want you to know we’re here for you, just as we’ve always been.

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Did you pick up a new Smart TV on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Boxing Day? Whether you bought one for your boardroom or your home, there are some security concerns you need to know about.

A Smart TV is any television that can connect to the Internet, allowing the user to stream media services, browse the Internet, shop online, access on-demand video services, and run apps.

The holidays are drawing nearer, which means more and more people will be going on holidays and working remotely. While working from anywhere has its advantages, it doesn’t come risk-free either. When connecting to public Wi-Fi at a coffee shop, in the airport, or at your hotel, you need to be mindful of these common hazards of public Wi-Fi usage.

The countdown to the end of support for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and SQL Server 2008 R2 is on. Microsoft has confirmed that they will stop supporting these products as of January 14, 2020. While it can seem overwhelming to migrate to – and get familiar with – new systems and software, the transition can be smooth when you prepare correctly.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This month acts as a great reminder to do a temperature check on your personal and business’ cyber security. Each October focuses on a different challenge for cybersecurity, as well as identifies opportunities for behaviour change. This year, the theme set by the National Cybersecurity Alliance is Own IT, Secure IT, and Protect IT. So what does that mean?