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Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity awareness month continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our nation, ensuring that users have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. Today we are going to talk about what the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is doing to spread awareness, different topics of Cybersecurity that CISA is shedding light on, and how you can benefit from raising cybersecurity awareness.

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Cybersecurity awareness month Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity awareness month continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our nation, ensuring that users have the resources they need to be safer...

Nobody likes passwords. They’re inconvenient, there’s usually a lot of them and in most cases, you have to change them every few months. On top of that, it is now also highly encouraged to setup some form of multi-factor authentication as passwords are prime targets for attacks. Microsoft has introduced passwordless login capabilities which allow you to remove the need for a password from your Microsoft account. Today we are going to discuss how Microsoft was able to do this safely, new ways Microsoft will allow you to validate logins, and how Mnemonix can assist with getting you setup with passwordless logins.

Microsoft Passwordless Login Nobody likes passwords. They’re inconvenient, there’s usually a lot of them and in most cases, you have to change them every few months. On top of that, it is now also highly encouraged to setup...

Shortages are continuing to impact supply chain as the pandemic impacts shipping, demand, supply, and all other levers of the global economy. Some experts suggest that these shortages will last well into 2022, if not longer. Today we will discuss how these shortages may impact you, what items are difficult to get, and why Mnemonix suggests thinking ahead for technology needs, as the wait times are growing by the day.

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Continued Global Shortages Shortages are continuing to impact supply chain as the pandemic impacts shipping, demand, supply, and all other levers of the global economy. Some experts suggest that these shortages will last well...

Ransomware attacks are not only growing in number, but they are also targeting an increasing number of critical companies and operations. The Colonial Pipeline attack was a prime example of how attackers were able to infiltrate a network due to the lack of standard security protocols. The White House issued an executive order on improving the nation’s cybersecurity in May. Today, we are going to look at what this executive order entails, how it could impact you, and how Mnemonix can assist with improving your cybersecurity.

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Executive order on improving cybersecurity ​Ransomware attacks are not only growing in number, but they are also targeting an increasing number of critical companies and operations. The Colonial Pipeline attack was a prime example of how...

In a previous blog we mentioned the only things certain in life are death, taxes, and ransomware. Ransomware attacks are growing exponentially, meaning it is only a matter of time before you and your business could fall victim to these attacks. It is critical to have plans in place in case your business does get ransomware. Today we are going to talk about procedural steps and plans your business needs in case of a ransomware attack, why these plans are essential to have in place, and how Mnemonix can assist with creating these plans and keeping them up to date.

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Ransomware - Is your business prepared? In a previous blog we mentioned the only things certain in life are death, taxes, and ransomware. Ransomware attacks are growing exponentially, meaning it is only a matter of time before you and your...

Did you know that hackers can crack an 8-character password hash in under 8 hours, whereas a 10-character password hash can take over 8 years? Password strength and complexity is extremely important, and if done right, can help prevent attackers from compromising your data. Today we are going to look at just how easy it is for attackers to crack a simple password, how long it takes attackers to crack a complex password, and Mnemonix’s best practice guidelines for creating a strong, unique password.

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Password Security - Importance of password strength ​Did you know that hackers can crack an 8-character password hash in under 8 hours, whereas a 10-character password hash can take over 8 years? Password strength and complexity is extremely...

Millions of desks are sitting empty because of the COVID-19 epidemic, turning remote work into the “new normal”. Remote work is more than likely going to continue into the foreseeable future, which means some companies are becoming uniquely vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Remote work, by nature, widens existing security flaws, creates troubling new ones, and invites attackers to target new victims. Today we will talk about how attackers are able to target those working remote easier, steps that can be taken to avoid cyber-attacks, and how Mnemonix can help ensure your remote environment is not putting you at unnecessary risk.

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Remote Workforce Security | Mnemonix Technology Consulting Millions of desks are sitting empty because of the COVID-19 epidemic, turning remote work into the “new normal”. Remote work is more than likely going to continue into the foreseeable future, which means some companies are becoming uniquely vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Remote work, by nature, wi...

In recent years, the “Cloud” has become a household term that most people use. Whether it be Apple’s iCloud, Microsoft’s cloud storage, or other cloud services, there are important aspects to know about and understand before moving your data to the cloud. Today we are going to look at what the cloud really is, what cloud backups are and how cloud data is actually stored. We will also look at how Mnemonix can assist with your usage or interest in cloud services.

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The Cloud - Backups and Storage | Mnemonix Technology Consulting In recent years, the “Cloud” has become a household term that most people use. Whether it be Apple’s iCloud, Microsoft’s cloud storage, or other cloud services, there are important aspects to know about and understand before moving your data to the cloud. Today we are going to look at what t...

The world is experiencing a Semiconductor shortage due to a combination of problems including a global pandemic, trade war, and natural disasters. Semiconductors are materials which conduct electricity more than an insulator but less than a pure conductor. In broad terms, semiconductors can be classified into a small number of categories including memory chips, microprocessors and integrated computer chips. These components are now in everything from watches, fridges and even multiple within your own car. With the demand growing at an unanticipated rate, manufactures simply can’t produce them fast enough. Today we are going to look at the specific areas being impacted by these component shortages, when we can expect normal fulfillment to return, and how Mnemonix can help take a proactive approach regarding your business technology upgrades, purchases and consulting.

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Global Shortage in Semiconductors | Mnemonix Technology Consulting The world is experiencing a Semiconductor shortage due to a combination of problems including a global pandemic, trade war, and natural disasters. Semiconductors are materials which conduct electricity more than an insulator but less than a pure conductor. In broad terms, semiconductors can be class...

Today we would like to look at a real-world example of why patch management is so important. Patching is not something that can be set up on a reoccurring schedule and never looked at again. Managing patches and implementing well designed patch schedules is just as important, if not more important than the patches themselves. We will also be taking a look at how daylight savings can impact your technology.

Please read our full blog post regarding Microsoft's latest vulnerabilities and how daylight savings can impact you here:

Patch Management - Importance of Keeping Patches up to Date | Mnemonix Technology Consulting In a previous blog, we spoke about the benefits and importance of patch management. To recap, patch management is the process of applying patches of code updates or changing the code of existing programs to fix potential security vulnerabilities or other issues. Applying patches adds a more secure e...

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) blocks 99.9 percent of automated cyberattacks on Microsoft platforms, websites, and other online services. Read more about MFA in our latest blog post here:

Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication | Mnemonix Technology Consulting Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an authentication method that requires the user(s) to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource such as an application, online account, or a VPN. MFA is a core component of a strong Identity and access management policy.

Patch management is critical when trying to keep your organization secure. Find out what patch management is and how it keeps you safe in our latest blog.

Patch Management: Benefits & Importance | Mnemonix Technology Consulting Patch management is the process of applying patches of code updates, changing the code of existing programs to fix potential security vulnerabilities or other issues. There are several different kinds of patches, including hotfixes, security patches, service packs, etc. Patch management may not soun...