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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [When the Smart Office Creates Stupid Security Problems](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-the-smart-office-creates-stupid-security-problems) Monday, 17 November 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![When the Smart Office Creates Stupid Security Problems](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-17-24/b2ap3_large_OfficeDangers_1728106816_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-the-smart-office-creates-stupid-security-problems "When the Smart Office Creates Stupid Security Problems") Have you ever considered investing in smart technology for your office? We’re talking, of course, about the smart appliances, lights, thermostats, and so on, all of which make your office feel like you stepped into a sci-fi movie. As IT experts, it would be wrong for us to let you implement all these shiny new solutions without considering the security implications. Our question to you is this: are you willing to leave glaring security weaknesses in your infrastructure for the sake of being considered “high-tech?” We hope the answer is an emphatic “no.” Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-the-smart-office-creates-stupid-security-problems#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-the-smart-office-creates-stupid-security-problems) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are Your Ex-Employees Still in Your System?](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-your-ex-employees-still-in-your-system) Friday, 14 November 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Are Your Ex-Employees Still in Your System?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-14-24/b2ap3_large_Offboarding_1765747027_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-your-ex-employees-still-in-your-system "Are Your Ex-Employees Still in Your System?") When an employee leaves your business, they go through (or they should, at least) a comprehensive offboarding process where you collect their keys, laptops, and other assets you gave them to do their jobs. You may have collected these physical keys, but certainly not their digital keys. You might still see them pop up in the instant messaging app, or you might find recent activity from their account in your shared drive, all of which is problematic. If you’re not careful, ex-employees might still be using company resources for their own personal use, and this can create a serious security risk for your business—not to mention the legal ramifications should anything bad happen. Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [Onboarding](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/onboarding) [Employee](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/employee) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-your-ex-employees-still-in-your-system#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-your-ex-employees-still-in-your-system) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Cyberattackers and Other Grifters are Obsessed With Cryptocurrency](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-cyberattackers-and-other-grifters-are-obsessed-with-cryptocurrency) Wednesday, 12 November 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Why Cyberattackers and Other Grifters are Obsessed With Cryptocurrency](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-12-24/b2ap3_large_CyberattackCrypto_228139976_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-cyberattackers-and-other-grifters-are-obsessed-with-cryptocurrency "Why Cyberattackers and Other Grifters are Obsessed With Cryptocurrency") Cryptocurrency has brought about innovative new technology for use in the business world, but it’s also created more headaches, primarily due to ransomware. With ransomware, a malicious entity can lock down your computer files and demand a cryptocurrency ransom in exchange for your data’s safe return. So, why is cryptocurrency the chosen currency for these kinds of transactions? Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-cyberattackers-and-other-grifters-are-obsessed-with-cryptocurrency#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-cyberattackers-and-other-grifters-are-obsessed-with-cryptocurrency) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [You Get What You Pay For with Cheap Antivirus](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-get-what-you-pay-for-with-cheap-antivirus) Monday, 10 November 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![You Get What You Pay For with Cheap Antivirus](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-10-24/b2ap3_large_CheapAntivirus_947986581_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-get-what-you-pay-for-with-cheap-antivirus "You Get What You Pay For with Cheap Antivirus") So, you’ve added an antivirus to your business’ cybersecurity protections. That’s great—it’s an essential element of the comprehensive defenses that a modern business needs. However, it is important that the antivirus you’re relying on is, in fact, reliable. Let’s go over how not all antivirus tools are the same, and what makes it so important to implement one that meets your business’ needs and protects against the threats you would otherwise have to deal with. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-get-what-you-pay-for-with-cheap-antivirus#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-get-what-you-pay-for-with-cheap-antivirus) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [If Your Current IT Support is “Fine,” You Need Something Better](https://datalyst.net/blog/if-your-current-it-support-is-fine-you-need-something-better) Friday, 07 November 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![If Your Current IT Support is “Fine,” You Need Something Better](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-07-24/b2ap3_large_data-center_1523599237_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/if-your-current-it-support-is-fine-you-need-something-better "If Your Current IT Support is “Fine,” You Need Something Better") Let me ask you something: how well does your current IT support function? If your first instinct is to say something vaguely positive, like “good” or “fine,” you’re probably missing out on significant benefits that could come from a more immersive and fleshed-out service delivery, rather than a stopgap meant to preserve the status quo. If your provider has never asked you about the future and your goals for it, it may be time to seek what else is out there. 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