Keeping your business protected is very important. But you should ask yourself if you have all areas covered. Security cameras and restricted entry areas are vital for protecting the physical location. To protect employees, implement all their necessary rights and privileges, and so on. All this is important, but one thing to prioritize as a…
At Newave Solutions, we recognize doing business in our industry means we need to be prepared for any eventuality that may come our way. Because we’re located in Oklahoma, we prepared for common disasters like tornadoes and heavy winds, and the uncommon disasters, like ice storms. This paid off when, in March of 2020,…
Overnight, companies around the world were forced to drastically change how they operated because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies in a position to work from home made that transition to protect their employees and limit the spread of disease. However, every organization faced challenges no matter how prepared their workforce might have been for remote…
This is the first of a four-part series about the foundations of IT, produced by Newave Solutions. Asset management is a foundational piece of any well-managed IT program for small businesses, and one that isn’t always implemented properly. Most small businesses these days own tangible assets like desktop PCs, laptops, cell phones, and tablets that…
Purchasing a new laptop for use at home can be frustrating and confusing. Most people want the most economical solution to their computing needs, but it is difficult to know what features are important to you. We asked Newave Sales Engineer Jeff Brown for his advice and what he think is important to consider when…
On our Newave Facebook page, we recently shared a video about 5G networks, and the IT staff is buzzing with concerns. Why? Because Newave experts are already aware of the 5G security vulnerabilities in this emerging technology. The current concern with 5G networks is authentication security. A Cornell University analysis abstract states, “we find that some…
Just this month, the FBI warned that there was a 60% increase in 2018 in fake email schemes that aim at stealing money or tax data. Phishing attacks aren’t new, but the realization of the impact to business infrastructure and economy is wide reaching. Integrity in marketing and specifically email communication is at the center…
While cyberattacks remain the no. 1 business risk in North America, only one in four employees are aware of the most common cyber security threats—including phishing attacks, ransomware, and impersonation—according to a Wednesday report from Mimecast. The report surveyed more than 1,000 employees who operate company-issued devices to see how much employees know about cybersecurity…
Are cyberattacks really a problem? Is it just hype? – No, it’s not just hype; and here’s why… Cyberattacks are on an increase this year. According to a report by Positive Technologies, Q2 2018 demonstrates a startling increase by 47% in cyberattacks over Q2 2017. The six most common cyberattack methods criminals used in…
As an adult, it’s a struggle to stay secure online—creating strong passwords, maintaining a basic knowledge of malicious online content, and knowing what to post and what not to post on social media accounts. As a parent, this struggle can become almost impossible. At this point, you’re not only trying to keep yourself secure, but…
