When Melanie Levi (pictured) joined the staff of Tripp County, South Dakota three years ago, she brought a strong IT and security background from her previous job at a larger organization in Sioux Falls. This helped prepare her for supporting the netwo…
On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation, better known by its acronym GDPR, came into force. For two years before that – the European Parliament approved GDPR in 2016 – businesses around the world hustled to comply. Fines coul…
You run a business, so the term “next-gen” may not be one you’re familiar with. But as cyberattacks become more sophisticated and more businesses fall victim to cybercriminals, it is important to know. Large companies have IT departments to deploy next…
It’s easy to see the value in preparing for emergencies, yet when it comes to cybersecurity, this is still a top challenge for many small and medium businesses (SMBs). Small businesses often lack the time, budget, and resources for a proactive defense,…
Businesses are embracing technology and relying more heavily on the web for communications — attracting cybercriminals with new attack methods. Phishing is a tactic defined by the U.S. government as an online scam that targets users by sending em…
The education sector is significantly lagging behind when it comes to cybersecurity. Cybercriminals know that schools have limited resources, but mounds of financial and personal data that are easily accessible. According to ED Guards’ Education Indust…
The Company
Edison Power Constructors works in some of the most challenging conditions to build, repair, or restore power to electric transmission and distribution infrastructure throughout the U.S. The company, a subsidiary of PLH Group and based in …
The way we do business has completely changed over the last several years. Paper trails have been replaced with digital footprints and tech-savvy solutions are flooding the market. This move to digitization can be wonderful for modern businesses. It in…
Cybercrime risk calculator: cost of antivirus vs cost of attack
How much money could your business stand to lose?
Most small business owners know that cyberattacks are a risk, but many underestimate the financial impact that a…
The Company
With offices in Greenville and New Bern, N.C., Computer Geeks has been delivering customized IT and security services for small and medium businesses (SMB) since 1995. Through its new Geeks Help Desk service, the company has moved from a r…