This article is relevant to entities following generally accepted accounting principles as issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). In general, this article does not apply to for-profit or non-profit entities. Most governments have put the final polishing touches on their implementation of GASB 87 – Leases. So, it’s…
Do you work with sensitive or confidential information? I am sure you do and as you continue reading, you will learn more about two security models that are worth investigating and implementing in your business environment. This article briefly focusses on Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On while defining two additional…
I have a routine when it comes to backups. I backup my email, devices, and important files and then I backup our company and our client’s data. Yet, the routine rarely changes, other than by size and time. Every time I engage a backup, I watch the clock tick and…
How often do you get annoying messages popping up on your phone saying… “Your iPhone has not been backed up for 32 weeks.” You click OK, ignore it, and move on. Admit it—you saw the message for multiple weeks, yet you ignored it. Unfortunately, you can’t ignore it this time…
Technology moves at break-neck speed. Every time I turn around there is something new for me to learn or do. Couple those changes with nefarious attempts to collect and use my personally identifiable information and I’ve entered the cyberthreat zone. What can you and I do to protect our name…
Have you ever wondered what would happen if criminals could steal all of your organization’s data? What would you do if you came to work and all of your information was encrypted and the only way to access it again would require paying a ransom of thousands of dollars? Unfortunately,…
As malicious attacks continue to grow, it is imperative that nonprofit organizations of all sizes take the necessary steps to bolster their cybersecurity practices. Nonprofit networks host a treasure trove of sensitive and valuable information making them an attractive target for hackers. Limited budgets and small IT staffs make it…
As a former systems administrator of a non-profit business, I have seen first-hand some of the challenges in creating and maintaining networks which provide fast and efficient access to resources to staff members. The increasing IT costs each year, combined with the flat budgets often experienced by non-profits, can…
