https://sspmedia.ca/category/tips/Recent content in Tips on SSP MediaHugoen-CAThu, 12 Oct 2023 12:57:17 -0400https://sspmedia.ca/navigating-the-security-minefield-understanding-10-of-the-most-common-and-dangerous-cyber-threats/Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:57:17 -0400https://sspmedia.ca/navigating-the-security-minefield-understanding-10-of-the-most-common-and-dangerous-cyber-threats/<h2 id="10-cyber-threats-that-you-need-to-be-aware-of-and-prepared-for"><strong>10 Cyber Threats That You Need to be Aware of and Prepared For.</strong></h2> <p>In today’s digital age, small businesses and nonprofits are becoming prime targets for cyber threats. With the rise in sophisticated hacking techniques and the increasing importance of data security, now more than ever it is crucial for organizations to understand the risks they face and how this impacts existing operations.</p> <p>In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore ten of the most common cyber threats that small businesses and nonprofits encounter. We’ll also provide you with valuable insights and resources to help you protect your organization from these threats.</p>https://sspmedia.ca/why-you-need-to-get-rid-of-windows-7-now/Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:35:01 -0400https://sspmedia.ca/why-you-need-to-get-rid-of-windows-7-now/<p>Windows 7 is probably Microsoft’s best release ever.  After a few core updates, it was liked by consumers and IT managers alike. It provided stability, performance, a wide range of hardware and software support, and best of all - it just worked.  When Windows 10 was launched, one of its biggest detriments was that it wasn’t Windows 7.  It managed to hang on for awhile, causing both consumers and business to delay upgrade plans for Windows 10.  But, all good things must come to an end.</p>https://sspmedia.ca/the-importance-of-being-able-to-work-from-home/Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:50:51 -0400https://sspmedia.ca/the-importance-of-being-able-to-work-from-home/<p>Until the COVID-19 pandemic hit full-swing, many of us probably never considered working from home. Now, it has become a reality for many, with several small-medium enterprises scrambling to accommodate a wide range of needs and systems. While some businesses simply cannot operate remotely, many can. For those that cannot operate in a completely virtual manner, there might be a few lessons to help you through this crisis.</p> <p>In the short-term, it is reasonable to expect some drops in productivity, delays, and maybe even a bit of confusion from team members who have never worked from home, but don&rsquo;t worry! With a bit of tweaking, your organizational resources can be made to be flexible for both traditional and telecommute scenarios. Here are a few points to consider:</p>