There’s a lot that’s changed in the realm of Microsoft’s backup capabilities, and now is a great time to explore it. Azure Backup is a simple, straightforward product that backs up your data to the cloud. Our team explains why Azure Backup is something all businesses should have and the backup
Addressing Cloud Security
A question we regularly receive is, “Is Microsoft Azure secure?” Our Cloud expert, Ryan Starkweather, answers this question and offers his top three tips for security in the cloud. Learn how to avoid compromising your accounts and take advantage of Azure’s built-in security center. Interested in
Pushing back against unauthorized users
It used to be the easiest thing in the world to keep unauthorized users out of your business. You locked the front door, programmed the alarm, and went home to sleep. Someone tried to sneak inside to crack your safe or steal your designs and the next thing they knew, a police dog was turning their
Encrypted Exchange Online
When you’re doing business, not every email is meant for ever pair of eyes. When your CEO sends out directives for the new quarter to all of department heads concerning plans for the next quarter, the company’s 4th of July picnic, and the fact that on August 1 we’re laying off 25% of the staff, he’s
Is it Safe to Store Data in the Cloud?
Concerns about data storage obviously go hand in hand with security concerns when it comes to data in the Cloud. Many people are nervous about where and how their data is stored. I chatted again with Mike Prachar and he shared his thoughts on data storage with Office 365. Mike believes that
Office 365 Migration Security – What You Need to Know Before You Migrate
Is security your number one concern when considering a move to the Cloud with Office 365? Most Big Green IT clients know it is a vital aspect of migration that needs to be checked off the list. Mike Prachar from Big Green IT shared with me in a new audio cast how Microsoft has gone to great lengths
Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant? Cloud Storage Security
Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant? And Other Cloud Storage Security Questions Every CTO or CIO working in or around healthcare has been asked this question at least once: “Is Dropbox HIPAA compliant? What about Google Drive?” The short answer is yes, Dropbox, as of late 2015, complies
Ransomware is Not a New Fashion Statement – Vigilance is Key
Are you absolutely certain that you have done everything necessary to protect your company’s confidential data from security threats? Certainly in the IT world we are more aware of the inherent dangers of surfing the web, downloading files or inadvertently putting information at risk through an
Revealing the Cloud
Nobody ever tells you to ‘get your head in the cloud’ – in fact the reverse is generally true! Knowledge of cloud computing varies greatly, so for the benefit of those who are still roaming in the cumulonimbus of cloud awareness, join me as I turn the key to reveal the intricacies of the