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The Human Element of Cyber Security 

January 17, 2024

A crucial aspect of cyber security that is often overlooked is the human element. An alarming percentage of data breach incidents are believed to be caused by employees either inadvertently or purposely clicking on something malicious, or not following best practices when it comes to cyber security.  A recent study that probed the causes of…

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Multi-factor Authentication: Why Your Organization Should Adopt This Strategy 

December 18, 2023

The mantra of “more is better” is often a flawed mentality in life. In the world of cyber security, however, more layers of protection for data and access is definitely better. Multi-factor authentication is one such layering of security that can enhance your business’ technology security.  What Is Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)?  Sometimes referred to as…

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10 Things You Should Never Do With Your Devices 

July 5, 2023

I think we can all agree that computers and technology make our lives easier, more efficient, and can problem-solve like nobody’s business. They can also be sources of frustration, safety concerns, and utter chaos if things fail or the computer is lost, stolen, or otherwise breaks.  Given that computers, including desktops, tablets, laptops, and smartphones…

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How Often & When Should I Change Passwords? 

February 15, 2023

Passwords are something we regularly discuss here at Spectra Networks. We advise our clients to use strong passwords and password managers to help create secure passwords and store them for use later.  One question we’re often asked after advising about the best practices of password management is how often and when a password should be…

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