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.”
Tech Notes
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.
iOS 18 introduces significant BYOD security enhancements
iOS 18 now allows partial device management on employees personal devices, to secure corporate data while leaving personal data untouched and private.
Preparing to shop for or renew cybersecurity insurance policies
A Cybersecurity Assessment is like a health check for your systems, offering critical insight into areas of strength as well as highlighting items that may need to be improved.
Implementing BIMI email security for your organization
BIMI is an email protocol that provides visual verification that your organization’s email is legitimate and safe by displaying your company’s logo and mark of certification alongside your email in supported email clients.