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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Miss World Backup Day (But Don’t Wait For It, Either)](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-miss-world-backup-day-but-don-t-wait-for-it-either) Monday, 21 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Alerts](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/alerts) [ ![Don’t Miss World Backup Day (But Don’t Wait For It, Either)](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/Alert%20Blog/b2ap3_large_World-Backup-Day_400_142439620.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-miss-world-backup-day-but-don-t-wait-for-it-either "Don’t Miss World Backup Day (But Don’t Wait For It, Either)") World Backup Day is March 31st, each and every year. However, while there is value to having a dedicated holiday to raise awareness of the need for backup, it should not be the only time it is considered. Let’s go over the importance of proper backup practices, just in time for the holiday, so that you can establish the backup that your business needs if it's not already in place. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Workplace Strategies](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategies) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-miss-world-backup-day-but-don-t-wait-for-it-either#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-miss-world-backup-day-but-don-t-wait-for-it-either) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Should You Bother with Data Backup?](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-should-you-bother-with-data-backup) Monday, 21 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Why Should You Bother with Data Backup?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022/3-21-22/b2ap3_large_backup_AdobeStock_59104956_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-should-you-bother-with-data-backup "Why Should You Bother with Data Backup?") A good business owner envisions the future and what it could bring about. You may have already devoted a considerable amount of time to the good things that could happen, but how often do you picture the bad? If you don’t imagine the worst-case scenario, you could be putting your business’ life on the line. Are you prepared to deal with a data loss incident? Tags: [Business Continuity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Data Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-should-you-bother-with-data-backup#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-should-you-bother-with-data-backup) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The As-a-Service Government is Improving Public Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-as-a-service-government-is-improving-public-services) Friday, 18 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![The As-a-Service Government is Improving Public Services](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022/3-18-22/b2ap3_large_ITcloudSec_98580161_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-as-a-service-government-is-improving-public-services "The As-a-Service Government is Improving Public Services") When you think of the government, you don’t immediately think of an organization that is at the forefront of innovation. Sure, they have all that money at their disposal, but most of it goes here and there to try to help the people of a constituency; and, frankly it isn’t terribly efficient. What may surprise you is that governments are embracing cloud services and it tends to benefit everyone. Let’s see how governments are taking advantage of cloud computing. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Government](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/government) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-as-a-service-government-is-improving-public-services#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-as-a-service-government-is-improving-public-services) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Remote Work Is More Normal Now that It Has Ever Been](https://datalyst.net/blog/remote-work-is-more-normal-now-that-it-has-ever-been) Wednesday, 16 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Remote Work Is More Normal Now that It Has Ever Been](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022/3-16-22/b2ap3_large_remoteWork_282091893_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/remote-work-is-more-normal-now-that-it-has-ever-been "Remote Work Is More Normal Now that It Has Ever Been") Remote work is more common than ever before, but it wasn’t always this way. It’s still a relatively new method of operations, and while there are quite a few benefits for both employees and employers, there are other impacts related to remote work that can have far-reaching consequences. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [Remote Work](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote-work) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/remote-work-is-more-normal-now-that-it-has-ever-been#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/remote-work-is-more-normal-now-that-it-has-ever-been) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tighten Up Your Network Security with Superior Access Control](https://datalyst.net/blog/tighten-up-your-network-security-with-superior-access-control) Monday, 14 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Tighten Up Your Network Security with Superior Access Control](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022/3-14-22/b2ap3_large_accessCtrl_68994023_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tighten-up-your-network-security-with-superior-access-control "Tighten Up Your Network Security with Superior Access Control") How often do you find yourself stressing out about who has access to which data or internal resources on your company network? What about who has access to open the front door of your office or who has access to important physical resources within your building? Ensuring the security of your business’ assets is critical, and access control tools can help your company ensure that only authorized individuals have access to specific parts of your organization’s infrastructure, be it physical or digital. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Access Control](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/access-control) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tighten-up-your-network-security-with-superior-access-control#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tighten-up-your-network-security-with-superior-access-control) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What are My Options for Connecting a Second Monitor?](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-are-my-options-for-connecting-a-second-monitor) Friday, 11 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![What are My Options for Connecting a Second Monitor?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022/3-11-22/b2ap3_large_dualMonitors_10012896_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-are-my-options-for-connecting-a-second-monitor "What are My Options for Connecting a Second Monitor?") Laptops are pretty great, I think we can all agree, simply due to their portability. Having said that, the one-screen situation that laptops bring with them can certainly get in the way of productivity—particularly for those who are used to using more than one. Let’s discuss why an additional display is so helpful, and what your options may be for hooking one up to your laptop. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-are-my-options-for-connecting-a-second-monitor#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-are-my-options-for-connecting-a-second-monitor) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Broken Computer? Do These Things Before Taking It to the Shop](https://datalyst.net/blog/broken-computer-do-these-things-before-taking-it-to-the-shop) Wednesday, 09 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![Broken Computer? Do These Things Before Taking It to the Shop](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022/3-09-22/b2ap3_large_PCRepair_301210405_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/broken-computer-do-these-things-before-taking-it-to-the-shop "Broken Computer? Do These Things Before Taking It to the Shop") Try as we might, we can’t prevent all computer issues from occurring—for instance, there’s not much that we can do if a stick of RAM dies, at least, not remotely. However, if you’re stuck with a broken computer and need to bring it in for repair work, there are a few things we recommend you do. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Computer](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/broken-computer-do-these-things-before-taking-it-to-the-shop#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/broken-computer-do-these-things-before-taking-it-to-the-shop) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Get Cybersecurity Through to Your Staff](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-get-cybersecurity-through-to-your-staff) Monday, 07 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How to Get Cybersecurity Through to Your Staff](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022/3-07-22/b2ap3_large_cyberTrain_178115351_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-get-cybersecurity-through-to-your-staff "How to Get Cybersecurity Through to Your Staff") Getting your staff to care about your organizational network and data security may be more difficult than you might think, but it’s not a lost cause. Today, keeping your business’ organizational security strong relies heavily on your staff’s willingness to follow the right practices, so today we thought we’d give you seven tips to get your people to care about security Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Employee/Employer Relationship](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/employee-employer-relationship) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-get-cybersecurity-through-to-your-staff#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-get-cybersecurity-through-to-your-staff) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Businesses Should Opt for Zero-Trust Policies when it Comes to IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/businesses-should-opt-for-zero-trust-policies-when-it-comes-to-it) Friday, 04 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Businesses Should Opt for Zero-Trust Policies when it Comes to IT](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022/3-04-22/b2ap3_large_zeroTrust_486797951_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/businesses-should-opt-for-zero-trust-policies-when-it-comes-to-it "Businesses Should Opt for Zero-Trust Policies when it Comes to IT") In the business world, it can be difficult to know who to trust in regard to cybersecurity. In many cases, businesses are simply opting to not trust any device, friend or foe, when it comes to their data security. This type of zero-trust model is slowly becoming the norm, and it’s one that your organization might consider moving forward. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Zero Trust](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/zero-trust) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/businesses-should-opt-for-zero-trust-policies-when-it-comes-to-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/businesses-should-opt-for-zero-trust-policies-when-it-comes-to-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cybercriminals are Specifically Targeting CPA Firms](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybercriminals-are-specifically-targeting-cpa-firms) Thursday, 03 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Cybercriminals are Specifically Targeting CPA Firms](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/801/b2ap3_large_306647077_cpa_accounting_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybercriminals-are-specifically-targeting-cpa-firms "306647077_cpa_accounting_400") When you really think about it, CPA firms are really the ideal target for the financially-motivated cybercriminal. This means that these firms should be particularly on their guard against online threats. This requires an awareness of how these threats are shaped. Let’s take a few moments to consider how today’s most prevalent threats would target an accounting firm and what can be done to help stop them. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [CPA](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cpa) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybercriminals-are-specifically-targeting-cpa-firms#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybercriminals-are-specifically-targeting-cpa-firms) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Do Hardware Shortages Affect Business Decisions](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-do-hardware-shortages-affect-business-decisions) Wednesday, 02 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![How Do Hardware Shortages Affect Business Decisions](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022/3-02-22/b2ap3_large_hardShortage_486897299_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-do-hardware-shortages-affect-business-decisions "How Do Hardware Shortages Affect Business Decisions") How often over the past year or two have you gone to replace a device on your infrastructure, only to find that the price has increased or the device simply isn’t available? This is an issue with the current hardware shortage, particularly for business electronics. Since businesses depend on technology, it becomes critical that you understand how this shortage impacts your day-to-day operations. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Budget](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/budget) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-do-hardware-shortages-affect-business-decisions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-do-hardware-shortages-affect-business-decisions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What the Massachusetts Data Privacy Laws Might Look Like in 2022 and Beyond](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-massachusetts-data-privacy-laws-might-look-like-in-2022-and-beyond) Tuesday, 01 March 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![What the Massachusetts Data Privacy Laws Might Look Like in 2022 and Beyond](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/800/b2ap3_large_222467787_data_privacy_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-massachusetts-data-privacy-laws-might-look-like-in-2022-and-beyond "What the Massachusetts Data Privacy Laws Might Look Like in 2022 and Beyond") The Bay State has some of the most comprehensive data privacy laws in place, with additional legislation being debated at the time of this writing. Considering the projections concerning how cybercrime is expected to grow, it only makes sense to pay attention to how these laws take shape and could impact your business. Tags: [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-massachusetts-data-privacy-laws-might-look-like-in-2022-and-beyond#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-the-massachusetts-data-privacy-laws-might-look-like-in-2022-and-beyond) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Automation Any Business Can Fit In Their Business Plan](https://datalyst.net/blog/automation-any-business-can-fit-in-their-business-plan) Monday, 28 February 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Automation Any Business Can Fit In Their Business Plan](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2022/2-28-22/b2ap3_large_Automation_213370480_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/automation-any-business-can-fit-in-their-business-plan "Automation Any Business Can Fit In Their Business Plan") In modern businesses, automation can be implemented in a lot of ways, but for small businesses, it may be more difficult to find ways to incorporate time-saving automation. In this week’s blog we’ve decided to point out a few ways even the smallest business can use automation to their advantage and give their employees the freedom to focus on revenue creating processes. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Automation](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/automation) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/automation-any-business-can-fit-in-their-business-plan#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/automation-any-business-can-fit-in-their-business-plan) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Calculate and Control Your Carbon Footprint](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/calculate-and-control-your-carbon-footprint) Saturday, 26 February 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Calculate and Control Your Carbon Footprint](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_carbon_footprint_383010894_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/calculate-and-control-your-carbon-footprint "Calculate and Control Your Carbon Footprint") You’ve probably heard people talk about a business’ carbon footprint. You even might think you have a good idea of what your business’ footprint is. With global climate change evident by the rising temperature of the planet, having an idea of what effect your business’ environmental impact has is not only good for the planet, it can help avoid risk or even save you money. There are a lot of factors that go into determining your carbon footprint and many of them you may not consider. Today, we will go through how to calculate your business’ carbon footprint and what you can do to reduce it. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/calculate-and-control-your-carbon-footprint#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/calculate-and-control-your-carbon-footprint) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Behind Employee Cybersecurity Efforts or Lack Thereof](https://datalyst.net/blog/behind-employee-cybersecurity-efforts-or-lack-thereof) Friday, 25 February 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Behind Employee Cybersecurity Efforts or Lack Thereof](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2022/2-25-22/b2ap3_large_EmpDataBreach_321175083_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/behind-employee-cybersecurity-efforts-or-lack-thereof "Behind Employee Cybersecurity Efforts or Lack Thereof") Cyberattacks can cost businesses a lot of money. They’re also more prevalent today than ever before. It seems you can’t go a couple of news cycles without hearing about some organization that has been hacked or scammed and it’s resulted in the sensitive data the organization holds being sold online, vast operational downtime, or worse. For this reason, many organizations have deliberately built up their cybersecurity infrastructure, enhanced their policies, and invested in training to ensure that they aren’t the next victim. Unfortunately, this attention doesn’t always work. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/training) [Employee/Employer Relationship](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/employee-employer-relationship) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/behind-employee-cybersecurity-efforts-or-lack-thereof#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/behind-employee-cybersecurity-efforts-or-lack-thereof) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tips to Help You Identify a Phishing Message](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/tips-to-help-you-identify-a-phishing-message) Thursday, 24 February 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Tips to Help You Identify a Phishing Message](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_phishing_message_320620133_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/tips-to-help-you-identify-a-phishing-message "Tips to Help You Identify a Phishing Message") We’ve all heard the horror stories of phishing messages—those messages where someone is trying to steal information from you, be it sensitive information or financial credentials. There are various telltale signs of phishing attacks that can be identified, if you know where to look. Let’s take a look at what the FTC claims are the best ways to identify a phishing message. Tags: [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/tips-to-help-you-identify-a-phishing-message#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/tips-to-help-you-identify-a-phishing-message) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Get More Efficient with Technology and Shifts in Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/get-more-efficient-with-technology-and-shifts-in-strategy) Wednesday, 23 February 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Get More Efficient with Technology and Shifts in Strategy](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2022/2-23-22/b2ap3_large_collaboration_225729876_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/get-more-efficient-with-technology-and-shifts-in-strategy "Get More Efficient with Technology and Shifts in Strategy") Collaboration is important for many businesses and it is something that takes some time to master. In fact, a lot of businesses that do pretty well struggle when it comes to getting their project teams and operational staff to work together. Today, we thought we would take a look at technologies and strategies that will not only help collaboration, but can promise rises in productivity as well. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/get-more-efficient-with-technology-and-shifts-in-strategy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/get-more-efficient-with-technology-and-shifts-in-strategy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Using IoT to Take Control of Your Supply Chain Issues](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/using-iot-to-take-control-of-your-supply-chain-issues) Tuesday, 22 February 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Using IoT to Take Control of Your Supply Chain Issues](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2022_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_IoT_308214116_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/using-iot-to-take-control-of-your-supply-chain-issues "Using IoT to Take Control of Your Supply Chain Issues") The Internet of Things is a collective body of connected devices that perform various functions, most of which are devices that traditionally did not utilize Internet connectivity in the past, like thermostats or appliances. However, the Internet of Things can be used for so much more than controlling the heat in the office while you are away; it can be used to automate and manage a supply chain, too. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Mobile Devices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-devices) [Internet of Things](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet-of-things) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/using-iot-to-take-control-of-your-supply-chain-issues#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/using-iot-to-take-control-of-your-supply-chain-issues) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Reminder: It’s Always a Good Time To Test Your Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/reminder-it-s-always-a-good-time-to-test-your-backup) Tuesday, 22 February 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [ ![Reminder: It’s Always a Good Time To Test Your Backup](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/796/b2ap3_large_342848667_backup_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/reminder-it-s-always-a-good-time-to-test-your-backup "Reminder: It’s Always a Good Time To Test Your Backup") While you hope to never have to use it, your business’ data backup is absolutely necessary to both have and maintain. Part of this is ensuring that your backup is reliable enough and can be trusted. Let’s go over how to evaluate your backups, and what else needs to be done to confirm that they’ll be there should you ever need them. Tags: [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/reminder-it-s-always-a-good-time-to-test-your-backup#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/reminder-it-s-always-a-good-time-to-test-your-backup) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [When It Comes to Internet Security Awareness, It’s Best to Start Early](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-internet-security-awareness-it-s-best-to-start-early) Monday, 21 February 2022 [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 It Comes to Internet Security Awareness, It’s Best to Start Early](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2022/2-21-22/b2ap3_large_Internet_Awareness_360130846_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-internet-security-awareness-it-s-best-to-start-early "When It Comes to Internet Security Awareness, It’s Best to Start Early") Hopefully, you’re aware of how important cybersecurity is today—if not, make sure you come back to our blog often for more information on that. The Internet, for all its benefits, can easily be the source of serious threats. With today’s youth growing more connected, these threats can easily target them… making it all the more important to start teaching cybersecurity awareness and best practices early. 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