Office collaboration tools for your RIA
Office 365 is so chock-full of apps, it’s sometimes difficult to keep track of them all. Sure, you have the most popular tools like Word and Skype for Business, but there are three other tools in the lineup that can help with collaboration at your RIA: Outlook Groups, Yammer, and Microsoft Teams. Read on to […]
A closer look at fileless malware
To avoid detection by antimalware programs, cybercriminals are increasingly abusing legitimate software tools and legitimate programs to steal data or ruin its integrity. They use fileless malware to infiltrate trusted applications and issue executables that blend in with normal network traffic or IT/system administration tasks while leaving fewer footprints. Ultimately, your RIA could be at […]
Why should your RIA use private browsing
You may think that you’re not online enough to risk your safety, or that you never visit unsafe sites. However, the world wide web is a vast network where the exchange of information is often difficult to track. Here are some good reasons to “go incognito”. With the headlines about data breaches and cyberattacks greeting […]
What is single sign on and who is it for
An average enterprise uses over a thousand cloud services. Even if your RIA is only using a few dozen apps, securely managing account logins is still a huge problem for both users and administrators. Single Sign-On (SSO) is an excellent solution, so let’s dive into how it works. What is SSO? Single Sign-On solutions allow […]
The dangers of autocomplete passwords
Hackers have found a new way to track you online. Aside from using advertisements and suggestions, they can now use autocomplete passwords to track you down. Feeling unsecure? Here are some ways to keep you out of harm’s way. Why auto-fill passwords are so dangerous As of December 2018, there are 4.1 billion internet users […]
Office 365 updates to make your life easier
In the software industry, continuous improvement is the name of the customer retention game. Microsoft consistently churns out Office 365 updates, many of which are powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Here are some of the new and upcoming ones most likely to be useful in your business. Office Write and draw with digital ink Typing […]
Work smarter with Microsoft’s Workplace Analytics
Did you know that Microsoft Workplace Analytics allows managers to assess the productivity of their staff using data gathered from email, documents, calendar, and other Office 365 applications? It’s an improvement over MyAnalytics, which only allowed employees to view their own data. Now managers can also access their employees’ data for evaluation. How it works […]
How securing your browser helps protect your business data
Securing your internet browser can help protect you and the data at your RIA from some of the dangers on the internet – including malware, scams, and hackers. Data protection is a priority at your RIA, and because employees are always online, it’s important that they go online using all the tools they can to […]
Office 365 can help stop phishing emails at your RIA
Phishing emails remain the most common way hackers distribute malware and steal data. In fact, there are billions of phishing emails sent every year, and millions of people continue to fall victim. However, if you’re RIA is subscribed to Office 365 there’s a good chance that you won’t see harmful messages in your inbox, and […]