NEWS FROM THE EDGE

As we enter 2024, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into small business operations is not just a futuristic concept, but a reality with tangible impacts. Still, it’s not yet HAL from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). AI’s evolving role will significantly enhance efficiency, decision-making, and customer engagement for small businesses. This brief blog highlights five ways in which AI will impact small businesses in the coming year.

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Our screens offer more information to us than ever. Laptops, phones, and e-readers consistently assault us with content, advertisements, and visual noise. In business, staying organized and efficient is not just a necessity; it’s a survival skill. With a multitude of tasks, ideas, and collaborations happening simultaneously, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Enter the unsung hero of the digital age: the note-taking app.

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While the holiday season often brings a surge in sales and customer engagement, it’s also a period when cyber risks increase significantly. Consequently, the volume of attacks can overwhelm even the most robust cybersecurity systems. This brief article explains why the holidays present a unique cybersecurity threat, shares statistics about the breadth of the risks, and identifies several effective ways to keep your business safe this year.

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Cyber threats regularly target small businesses for their lack of sophistication and preparation. While regulations and cyber insurance applications compel businesses to invest in sophisticated protection, decision makers would be wise to start with a focus on effective password management. This brief article describes how passwords remain a network’s most vulnerable entry point, how a password manager meets that challenge, and the best practices for implementing a password manager.

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The term “antivirus” probably represents the first time most non-tech folks became acquainted with the concept of cybersecurity. Thirty years ago, Peter Norton in his black rimmed glasses graced the yellow boxes of Norton Antivirus for home use. Cybersecurity quickly evolves and, like so many applications, antivirus quickly evolves with it. Enter Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV). This article defines NGAV, how it differs from traditional antivirus solutions, and why antivirus remains a pivotal component of your cybersecurity strategy.
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As a “regular” person going to work every day, perhaps even as a business owner, you likely understand that cybersecurity works in layers. However, you may not know how many layers comprise your cybersecurity solution or the specific objective of each layer in place. Any worthy cybersecurity solution includes DNS filtering as a critical layer. This brief article defines DNS, explains how it works, describes the purpose of DNS filtering, and identifies the many threats it prevents.

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