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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three Easy-to-Implement Tips to Be More Productive](https://datalyst.net/blog/three-easy-to-implement-tips-to-be-more-productive) Monday, 02 December 2024 [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) [ ![Three Easy-to-Implement Tips to Be More Productive](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-02-24/b2ap3_large_Productivity_1009003636_400.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/three-easy-to-implement-tips-to-be-more-productive "Three Easy-to-Implement Tips to Be More Productive") Whether it's a personal challenge or a necessity, keeping productivity high is good for an individual’s career growth and overall self-worth. Unfortunately, staying on top of your game can be difficult. We thought we would give you three things to consider that will work to keep your productivity levels high. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/three-easy-to-implement-tips-to-be-more-productive#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/three-easy-to-implement-tips-to-be-more-productive) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Good Vendor Relationships Can Boost Your Business](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/good-vendor-relationships-can-boost-your-business) Saturday, 30 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Good Vendor Relationships Can Boost Your Business](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_Handshake_243311371_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/good-vendor-relationships-can-boost-your-business "Good Vendor Relationships Can Boost Your Business") Your business requires you to make certain compromises. Still, when it comes to building a network of vendors that can help you realize your goals, you have to take some time and carefully select the people you want to have long-lasting relationships with because constantly changing vendors can cause plenty of problems for you. In this month’s newsletter, we discuss how to get the most out of your vendor relationships. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [Vendor](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/good-vendor-relationships-can-boost-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/good-vendor-relationships-can-boost-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Disaster Recovery Is So Important](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-disaster-recovery-is-so-important) Friday, 29 November 2024 [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 Disaster Recovery Is So Important](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-29-24/b2ap3_large_disaster_556348119_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-disaster-recovery-is-so-important "Why Disaster Recovery Is So Important") Have you ever accidentally deleted a file or had your computer crash? It’s a frustrating experience, right? Now, imagine if a major disaster—like a fire or data breach—struck and wiped out all your critical data. That’s where disaster recovery steps in to save the day. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-disaster-recovery-is-so-important#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-disaster-recovery-is-so-important) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Let’s Align Your IT with Your Success](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/let-s-align-your-it-with-your-success) Thursday, 28 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Let’s Align Your IT with Your Success](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_MSP_241810052_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/let-s-align-your-it-with-your-success "Let’s Align Your IT with Your Success") We want to make sure you can get the most out of your relationship with us. In this month’s newsletter, we give you three communication touchpoints so that the work we do for you helps foster more growth and efficiency in the work that you do. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [Vendor](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/let-s-align-your-it-with-your-success#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/let-s-align-your-it-with-your-success) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Just Allow Everyone to Access All of Your Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-just-allow-everyone-to-access-all-of-your-data) Wednesday, 27 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Don’t Just Allow Everyone to Access All of Your Data](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-27-24/b2ap3_large_user-access_1076048991_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-just-allow-everyone-to-access-all-of-your-data "Don’t Just Allow Everyone to Access All of Your Data") Imagine giving every single person you work with a key to your house. Would you do it? Probably not, right? What if someone lost their key or had it stolen? You wouldn’t want to take that risk. So, it stands to reason that if you can’t trust the people you work with every day with a key to your house, you wouldn’t want them to have access to all of your data; or your business’. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-just-allow-everyone-to-access-all-of-your-data#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-just-allow-everyone-to-access-all-of-your-data) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Month: Create Better Passwords](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-create-better-passwords) Tuesday, 26 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Tip of the Month: Create Better Passwords](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_PasswordCreation_660089241_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-create-better-passwords "Tip of the Month: Create Better Passwords") Think about how many online accounts you have. With so many accounts, it’s important to make sure they’re secure. Creating strong passwords is one of the best ways to protect your accounts from hackers. Here’s how you can create passwords that are hard to crack and keep all your online accounts safe. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [User Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-create-better-passwords#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-create-better-passwords) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Five Cybersecurity Red Flags That Are Often Missed](https://datalyst.net/blog/five-cybersecurity-red-flags-that-are-often-missed) Monday, 25 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Five Cybersecurity Red Flags That Are Often Missed](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-25-24/b2ap3_large_redflags_894550465_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/five-cybersecurity-red-flags-that-are-often-missed "Five Cybersecurity Red Flags That Are Often Missed") Every business relies on technology to function. Some wouldn’t be able to deliver any value to their customers without it, while others would be severely hindered if they suffered a data breach. For this reason, cybersecurity has to be a priority. In today’s blog, we will discuss five issues that business owners run into that can muddle their cybersecurity efforts. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [IT Support](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/five-cybersecurity-red-flags-that-are-often-missed#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/five-cybersecurity-red-flags-that-are-often-missed) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [An Up-to-Date Operating System is a Mandatory Piece of Software](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/an-up-to-date-operating-system-is-a-mandatory-piece-of-software) Saturday, 23 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![An Up-to-Date Operating System is a Mandatory Piece of Software](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_OS_527972135_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/an-up-to-date-operating-system-is-a-mandatory-piece-of-software "An Up-to-Date Operating System is a Mandatory Piece of Software") Operating systems are the backbone of any computer or device. Whether it’s your phone, a tablet, or a computer, the operating system controls how the device works, allowing you to run apps, browse the web, and complete tasks. For businesses, having up-to-date operating systems is especially important. Let's look at why this is critical and what can happen if businesses don’t keep up! Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Computer](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/an-up-to-date-operating-system-is-a-mandatory-piece-of-software#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/an-up-to-date-operating-system-is-a-mandatory-piece-of-software) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Trust, Verify: How John Kindervag Shifted Our Approach to Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-trust-verify-how-john-kindervag-shifted-our-approach-to-security) Friday, 22 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Don’t Trust, Verify: How John Kindervag Shifted Our Approach to Security](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-22-24/b2ap3_large_ZeroTrust_1026923417_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-trust-verify-how-john-kindervag-shifted-our-approach-to-security "Don’t Trust, Verify: How John Kindervag Shifted Our Approach to Security") Businesses of every size need to prioritize their security. This fact has not changed and will not change anytime soon. What has changed, however, are the recommended ways to approach this security. Today, we wanted to review the history of today’s predominant cybersecurity advice and explore how the zero-trust security model applies. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Innovation](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-trust-verify-how-john-kindervag-shifted-our-approach-to-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-trust-verify-how-john-kindervag-shifted-our-approach-to-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [5 Critical Warning Signs that You Need a New Newton IT Consultant](https://datalyst.net/blog/5-critical-warning-signs-that-you-need-a-new-newton-it-consultant) Thursday, 21 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![5 Critical Warning Signs that You Need a New Newton IT Consultant](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1429/b2ap3_large_image1.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/5-critical-warning-signs-that-you-need-a-new-newton-it-consultant "image1") Newton, Massachusetts is a very tech-forward city. Businesses don’t just rely on IT to do business, they rely on it to stay competitive. Solid and stable IT can make all the difference when it comes to growing, operating efficiently, and even retaining employees. Not only is it critical to ensure that your IT is properly maintained so that it works effectively, but businesses need to utilize modern technology properly so that they don’t get left behind. Tags: [IT Support](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/5-critical-warning-signs-that-you-need-a-new-newton-it-consultant#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/5-critical-warning-signs-that-you-need-a-new-newton-it-consultant) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Secure Your File-Sharing Practices for Improved Operations](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-file-sharing-practices-for-improved-operations) Wednesday, 20 November 2024 [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 Secure Your File-Sharing Practices for Improved Operations](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-20-24/b2ap3_large_FileSharing_192526443_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-file-sharing-practices-for-improved-operations "How to Secure Your File-Sharing Practices for Improved Operations") Collaboration is as important as ever, if not more so, to businesses of any size… and with so much work today being done digitally, this collaboration needs to be reliable. Add in the fact that so many people work remotely as often as they do, and it should be clear that all businesses need a means of securely collaborating as part of their successful operations. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-file-sharing-practices-for-improved-operations#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-file-sharing-practices-for-improved-operations) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tech Term: Really Simple Syndication (RSS)](https://datalyst.net/blog/tech-term-really-simple-syndication-rss) Monday, 18 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Tech Term: Really Simple Syndication (RSS)](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-18-24/b2ap3_large_RSSFeed_166616073_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tech-term-really-simple-syndication-rss "Tech Term: Really Simple Syndication (RSS)") Some websites have an orange icon with waves coming from a dot in the bottom-left corner. This icon is for an RSS feed. RSS feeds are great for users who want to add the website’s content to an RSS reader—but what does this even mean? Let’s find out. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/miscellaneous) [Tech Term](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tech-term) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tech-term-really-simple-syndication-rss#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tech-term-really-simple-syndication-rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Handy Shortcuts for Quickbooks Convenience](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-handy-shortcuts-for-quickbooks-convenience) Friday, 15 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Handy Shortcuts for Quickbooks Convenience](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-15-24/b2ap3_large_Quickbook_71584055_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-handy-shortcuts-for-quickbooks-convenience "Tip of the Week: Handy Shortcuts for Quickbooks Convenience") Financial management and accounting are two business needs that apply to all organizations of any size or industry. Fortunately, these organizations have access to tools like Intuit QuickBooks to help them fill these needs in a way that is accessible and convenient. Let’s review some shortcuts to help you be more productive in managing your business finances via QuickBooks. Tags: [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-handy-shortcuts-for-quickbooks-convenience#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-handy-shortcuts-for-quickbooks-convenience) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Six Ways to Improve Your Operations](https://datalyst.net/blog/six-ways-to-improve-your-operations) Wednesday, 13 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Six Ways to Improve Your Operations](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-13-24/b2ap3_large_Operations_1058344556_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/six-ways-to-improve-your-operations "Six Ways to Improve Your Operations") Successful businesses need to adjust to changes in the market, what customers want, and new industry trends. This means they have to know their business well and be willing to try new things. Let’s look at six key areas where businesses often make changes to stay successful. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/six-ways-to-improve-your-operations#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/six-ways-to-improve-your-operations) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Business Email Compromise Puts Your Business at Risk](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-business-email-compromise-puts-your-business-at-risk) Monday, 11 November 2024 [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 Business Email Compromise Puts Your Business at Risk](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-11-24/b2ap3_large_BadBEC_821196891_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-business-email-compromise-puts-your-business-at-risk "How Business Email Compromise Puts Your Business at Risk") Can you tell the difference between your colleagues and a scammer with access to their email account? This is essentially what a business email compromise attack involves—a scammer initiates a phishing scheme using an internal mode of communication. These scams are also observed in schools, making them dangerous in the education sector. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Email](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [Current Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-business-email-compromise-puts-your-business-at-risk#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-business-email-compromise-puts-your-business-at-risk) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Downtime-Causing Issues You’ll Want to Nip in the Bud](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-downtime-causing-issues-you-ll-want-to-nip-in-the-bud) Friday, 08 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![3 Downtime-Causing Issues You’ll Want to Nip in the Bud](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-08-24/b2ap3_large_DowntimeStuff_686101203_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-downtime-causing-issues-you-ll-want-to-nip-in-the-bud "3 Downtime-Causing Issues You’ll Want to Nip in the Bud") Downtime can be lethal to businesses, not only because too much can lead to failure, but it can easily waste a lot of your team’s time as everyone shifts gears to find a solution. This is why is it best to avoid it as often as possible. That’s why we’re discussing three of the most prevalent causes of downtime, and what you can do to prevent them. Tags: [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-downtime-causing-issues-you-ll-want-to-nip-in-the-bud#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-downtime-causing-issues-you-ll-want-to-nip-in-the-bud) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Zero-Trust Needs to Be the Goal for Every Business’ Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-needs-to-be-the-goal-for-every-business-security) Wednesday, 06 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Zero-Trust Needs to Be the Goal for Every Business’ Security](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-06-24/b2ap3_large_ZeroTrust_834008098_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-needs-to-be-the-goal-for-every-business-security "Zero-Trust Needs to Be the Goal for Every Business’ Security") Would you feel safe staying at a hotel that, instead of unique locks, each door used the same key as all of the others? Probably not—because if someone got in, they could take whatever they wanted. That’s similar to how old-school cybersecurity worked. Once someone got into a company’s network, they could access almost everything, making it easy for hackers to steal information. But today, many businesses use a better security framework called zero-trust security. In today’s blog, we discuss what zero-trust security is and why it’s safer. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-needs-to-be-the-goal-for-every-business-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-needs-to-be-the-goal-for-every-business-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Smartphone Smart Enough?](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-smartphone-smart-enough) Monday, 04 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Is Your Smartphone Smart Enough?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-04-24/b2ap3_large_Smartphones_949938018_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-smartphone-smart-enough "Is Your Smartphone Smart Enough?") For the longest time, smartphone manufacturers looked to develop devices that came with unique features in all different manners of form factors. Nowadays, however, there are very few phone manufacturers and those that are left have pretty much decided, for now, what the smartphone would look like. Even the ones that fold in half look and function pretty much the same. In this week’s blog, we will take a look at the declining innovation in the smartphone market and why it may not be a bad thing. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Smartphone](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphone) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-smartphone-smart-enough#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-smartphone-smart-enough) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Staying Productive is Crucial for Everyone](https://datalyst.net/blog/staying-productive-is-crucial-for-everyone) Friday, 01 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Staying Productive is Crucial for Everyone](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-01-24/b2ap3_large_Productivity_94205321_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/staying-productive-is-crucial-for-everyone "Staying Productive is Crucial for Everyone") It can be difficult staying productive with all the things that happen day-in and day-out around your business. When your team is productive, it helps you stay focused and organized, and it can make a big difference in how successful you are. This week we break down just how keeping productivity levels high can make or break a business. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/staying-productive-is-crucial-for-everyone#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/staying-productive-is-crucial-for-everyone) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Two-Factor Authentication is a Must Have](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/two-factor-authentication-is-a-must-have) Thursday, 31 October 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Two-Factor Authentication is a Must Have](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_2FA_478480307_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/two-factor-authentication-is-a-must-have "Two-Factor Authentication is a Must Have") Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become a critical security measure in the digital age, providing an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, relying solely on passwords is no longer enough. 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