In recent times, we have witnessed a significant banking collapse, including the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank, which has created chaos and confusion in the financial industry. As businesses and individuals attempt to navigate this unprecedented situation, it is essential to remember that scammers often take advantage of such events.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure connection between two or more computers or devices that allows data to be transmitted and received over the internet without being exposed to malicious actors. It is commonly used to protect personal information, such as passwords and financial data, as well as provide access to restricted networks and websites.

We’ve said it several times before. The last line of defense for almost all bad things in IT is a good backup. Does it make sense that your Microsoft 365 data…emails, contacts, calendars, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams…should absolutely be backed up and protected. Is it (I hear you cry)?

Hi there, I’m Sarah Brown. I first joined Simplex back in 2017, and only for a couple of months. If you have access to IT Glue, then you may have seen my work. 😉 I left to pursue a different career path, but life works in mysterious ways, and I ended up back here.

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Right Of Boom security conference down in Dallas. This conference is focused on the defensive operations that managed service providers should be taking in order to respond to the ever evolving threat landscape. I left this conference with a ton of ideas to increase the security posture for our clients, but also to be better prepared in the event of a security incident.

Recently I had the opportunity to attend Zero Trust World in Orlando. This was an excellent security centric conference for Managed Service Providers. The focus of this conference was on defensive security practices, including the concept of Zero Trust. Over the course of two days, we had the opportunity to see some of the offensive tradecraft used by attackers and methods defenders can use to protect their environments.

Exciting news for all the business and technology enthusiasts out there! Biz-Tech Twists, a new podcast, is set to launch on March 1, 2023. This podcast promises to offer a unique perspective on the intersection of business and technology. 

Megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes. We’ve all heard these words, seen them in file sizes on our computers, or storage remaining on our phones when we need to get rid of some of our pictures. But exactly how much is a gigabyte? What does it mean? Let’s get into it.

Traditional on-premises is the server that is in your basement closet. Where you are responsible for everything. So it is like you are making a pizza from scratch at home. You are responsible for everything like the table, soda, electricity, and everything down to the toppings.

What is "simulated phishing?" Well, let’s start by saying that phishing is a way of contacting someone by posing to be someone else, usually in the form of an email, text message or even phone call. But what is "simulated" phishing?

Spoiler alert: Get rid of Flash. Ok, here's the thing. Adobe Flash was an add-on to most web browsers back in the day. It really enabled web sites to do a lot. It especially makes it easier for bad guys to do bad things.

Outsourcing IT services is becoming increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes. It can be a great way to save money, reduce overhead costs, and access specialized expertise. However, there are also potential drawbacks to outsourcing IT services that should be considered before making the decision.

You’ve just discovered there are compromised employee credentials or other sensitive data of your company exposed and available on the Dark Web. The reality is, once exposed on the Dark Web, your information cannot ever be completely removed or hidden.

Keyloggers are programs that capture everything you type. Passwords, credit card numbers, the webpages, answers to security questions – all by logging your keyboard strokes. The program is installed on your computer, usually through some form of spyware, and records what you type. All of this is then sent to the the bad guys use it to in a number of their bad guys ways.

Information technology (IT) services are a critical component of any business, providing the infrastructure and support necessary to keep operations running smoothly. IT services can range from basic network setup and maintenance to more complex solutions such as cloud computing and data analytics. In this blog post, we’ll explore what an example of an IT service is and how it can benefit your business.

We’re going to take a moment to talk about legacy operating systems and compliance frameworks. Before we get into the technical details, let’s define what we mean by a legacy operating system. A legacy operating system is defined as a platform that is no longer used due to the availability of newer or updated versions.

A firewall is a network security system that monitors, and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. Firewalls are typically used to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, protect networks from malicious software, and limit the spread of malicious software.

At the Simplex-IT Quarter 1 meeting, our team completed The PACE Palette, a color-based personality assessment tool used to enhance communication. As a result of this workshop, our team could quickly identify the dominant color of each of our team members and learn the best ways to communicate with others

What is a bot? A bot is short for robot, but that part you probably knew. These days the term “bot” is used most often for cyber security. In cyber security, a bot refers to a computer that’s been compromised to push out spam or DDOS attacks. So how can you protect yourself?

Simplex-IT has had a busy year this year, from Tradeshows to our big office move, to our Annual Party at Quarter Up to our new Content Creation Team to our Awards, here are the Top 10 Moments of 2022.