Posts by Christopher Jones
The Hidden Risks of AI: What Business Leaders Need to Understand Now
A 2Bware Perspective on Secure, Responsible AI Adoption Artificial Intelligence has moved from buzzword to business backbone almost overnight. Companies are using AI to accelerate decision‑making, automate workflows, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new efficiencies. The promise is enormous — and real. But so are the risks. At 2Bware, we’re seeing a pattern emerge across…
Read MoreHow well do you know Microsoft Office 365?
Wanted to share a great experience I had last month with the folks at Apparo, helping to support Hope Haven, Inc with Microsoft Office 365 collaboration tools. Nonprofit Volunteer Experience with Christopher L. Jones
Read MoreData Backups
Why do we need to backup data? Ransomware, that’s why! But that’s only part of the picture. Reasons to maintain good and reliable data backups Maintaining good data backups is critically important. Your organization’s IT staff are likely already backing up your data. In the old days, we used large magnetic tape magazines to back…
Read MoreTop 5 Password Security Tips
Top 5 Password Security Tips Passwords can be dangerous. It’s a little-known fact that we still need passwords. Beyond the hype of all the latest and greatest technology saying we don’t need passwords anymore; we always seem to find some use case which requires us to generate and use a password for gaining access. A…
Read MoreFinders Keepers? Understanding the Dangers of Removable Media
Removable media can be a significant security threat if not handled carefully. Let’s discuss security risks associated with removable media..
Read MoreRansomware and Cyber-Insurance: Navigating the Digital Threat Landscape
In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to businesses of all sizes. These malicious attacks involve encrypting a victim’s data and demanding a ransom to restore access. The impact can be devastating, leading to operational disruptions, financial losses, and reputational damage. As ransomware continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly turning to…
Read MoreSafeguarding Sensitive Data
Safeguarding Sensitive Data from unauthorized access is crucial for maintaining security. Let’s explore some effective best practices: Train Employees: Educate your team about security best practices. While Hollywood might depict hackers as sunglasses-wearing keyboard warriors, the reality is that most breaches occur due to human error. Regular training helps employees recognize phishing attempts, avoid weak passwords,…
Read MoreQuishing: The Cybersecurity Dangers of the QR Code
Have you heard of the new term, quishing? During the pandemic, we all saw a huge rise in the usage of QR codes. Suddenly, there was a QR code for everything and everywhere along with tags about social distancing. Granted, it made perfect sense and made things possible which otherwise wouldn’t have been due to…
Read MoreCybersecurity in the Workplace: 4 Tips to Keep Your Business Safe and Secure
Keeping information safe and secure is challenging developments for businesses of all sizes over the last few years. Expeditious shifts from in-person to online to hybrid workplaces forced companies to change, or at least reexamine, their cybersecurity practices and protocols, and far too often they weren’t prepared. In fact, according to CyberEdge’s Cyberthreat Defense Report,…
Read MoreAccess Control Systems – Why Your Business Needs One
We all know that Cybercrime is on the rise, but we also know that physical crime against people and property is on the rise as well. Even if your business has never been the victim of a physical break-in, burglary, theft or insider threat, it doesn’t mean that it won’t happen tomorrow. Most businesses can…
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