Generative AI tools are now more and more integrated into the applications and services your organization already uses on a daily basis. What guidelines can you follow to make sure you use these generative AI features without compromising business information?
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Free WiFi & charging stations can cost you more than you think
Public Wi-Fi networks are everywhere, offering a convenient lifeline — but it’s worth understanding the potential security risks before you connect.
Re-train your Spidey sense for the age of AI
You’ve trained your Spidey sense before and you can do it again! But it does take practice and positive reinforcement.
Turning chaos into clarity — Noah Landow on the Growth Focus Podcast
Macktez Founder and CEO Noah Landow appeared recently on the Growth Focus Podcast with Gary Lafferty. Their conversation focused on growing a small business on good relationships and referrals, as Macktez has done for (almost) 30 years, specific work that Noah and Macktez have done as technology consultants over that time, and the challenges and lessons learned that frame the context for Noah’s book, “Tame the Tech Beast.”
AI shouldn’t be left unattended
Regardless of how tempting it might be to offload tasks to AI, ongoing human oversight is essential to confirm everything is running as expected.
The danger of insider threats
While some insider threats do originate from malicious or disgruntled employees, the vast majority of insider threats are likely the result of mistakes, inadequate training, or inadequate security practices.
Outlook.com enforces email security protocols
When enforcement of Microsoft’s new policies begins in May, non-compliant messages will be routed to users’ Junk folders, but will eventually be rejected.
Google Drive security best practices
Leveraging Google’s collaborative features without considering security opens your organization to vulnerability by giving access to the wrong people, or to the right people at the wrong time. Annual audits and policy reviews can help keep you safe.