Cybersecurity & IT Insights
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...
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...
WingSwept Offers Expert Advice on LinkedIn Scare
Recently, there has been significant media coverage of LinkedIn passwords being compromised. The message below was taken directly from LinkedIn. It points out how you will know if you are one of the members with a compromised password and how to rectify. "We can...
Cloud Computing for Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Email Security
Cloud computing is all the rage in today’s technologically driven world; unfortunately most people are still unsure what the “cloud” really is. Typically the “cloud” is used to reference the Internet and when someone is providing cloud based services they are...
Hard Drives – What’s the Difference?
Solid state drives (SDD) have become more and more prevalent in the computer world recently and have been receiving very positive reviews. But, what exactly is better about an SSD drive over my hard drive (HDD) and why is it more expensive for less space? The most...