Mobile devices are generally less secure than laptop and desktop computers. While there are available anti-malware applications for smartphones and tablets, they aren’t as comprehensive as those for laptops and desktops. Additionally, some mobile devices aren’t compatible with certain security applications or measures implemented by businesses.
Are you still hanging on to your old work computers since they “still work fine”? While they help you get the job done, their obsolete firmware poses security risks that can lead to major problems. Keep reading to understand how to mitigate these risks.
Do you know how to leverage your mobile device's biometrics authentication capabilities? In today’s world, more and more cases of cyber-attacks are happening. It is extremely important to have your data and the data of others who you manage protected.
Servers are at the heart of most small- and medium-sized business (SMBs) operations. One of the most often overlooked maintenance variables is temperature management. Understanding the importance of keeping your servers cool will help you implement measures that can prevent, at the very least, poor performance or at worst a full network disaster.
When it comes to cybersecurity, you probably think of protecting computers, apps, or online databases first, and printers last. Did you know that printers can be exploited by hackers and used as a gateway to access your company’s systems? Are your business printers protected against hacks? Here at Beringer Technology Group we often encounter unsecured […]
Securing IoT Devices Through the invention of Internet of Things (IoT) appliances and devices, companies can now realize greater profit and happier customers through automation. However, IoT devices need to be proactively managed due to the data they collect and share.
Protect your phone from juice jacking Smartphones help us complete various work and personal tasks, and, depending on our usage, we may need to recharge them several times a day. But when your charger is unavailable and you need power for your phone, charging at public kiosks can seem like a good substitute.
Recycling Technology Devices
With the fast pace of innovation our society is reaping tremendous benefits of modern technology devices. Today it's not uncommon for the average person to have 3 or 4 electronic devices. But what happens when these devices are no longer useful or the owner simply wants the newest model?
These old end-of-life (EOL) devices are causing a growing E-waste problem.
Microsoft Updates Extended Support for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2
Microsoft is now reminding customers who are still running Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2008 that these products are no longer covered under the monthly standard updates cycle.
While mobile devices cannot equal what desktops and laptops can do, they’re inching pretty close to matching them. That’s why businesses are allowing their employees to use their smartphones and tablets, which help increase productivity and enhance collaboration.