# Datalyst Blog Datalyst delivers expert managed IT services in Providence, RI. Optimize performance, secure your systems, and grow with us. Contact us today! 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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Team Becoming Desensitized to Your Business’ Cybersecurity Precautions?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-team-becoming-desensitized-to-your-business-cybersecurity-precautions) Monday, 22 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Is Your Team Becoming Desensitized to Your Business’ Cybersecurity Precautions?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-22-23/b2ap3_large_cybersecurity_burnout_599068495_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-team-becoming-desensitized-to-your-business-cybersecurity-precautions "Is Your Team Becoming Desensitized to Your Business’ Cybersecurity Precautions?") Password changes, multi-factor authentication, and countless changes in policy and procedure can make daily workflows more and more complicated. Cybersecurity can truly be a pain—a necessary pain, granted—but a pain nevertheless, and one that can gradually lead to burnout if you aren’t careful. Let’s go over how to mitigate the likelihood of it. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-team-becoming-desensitized-to-your-business-cybersecurity-precautions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-team-becoming-desensitized-to-your-business-cybersecurity-precautions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Your Organization Needs to Know About the FTC Safeguard Rule](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-your-organization-needs-to-know-about-the-ftc-safeguard-rule) Friday, 19 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![What Your Organization Needs to Know About the FTC Safeguard Rule](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-19-23/b2ap3_large_FTC_Safeguard_166392175_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-your-organization-needs-to-know-about-the-ftc-safeguard-rule "What Your Organization Needs to Know About the FTC Safeguard Rule") The Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, has put together a Safeguard Rule to help establish guidelines for how businesses store and interact with customer information. Enacted in 2003, this rule was recently revamped in 2021 to stay relevant with the latest technology used by businesses. Let’s look at some of the policies and procedures that your business needs to know about the FTC Safeguard Rule. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Regulations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/regulations) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-your-organization-needs-to-know-about-the-ftc-safeguard-rule#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-your-organization-needs-to-know-about-the-ftc-safeguard-rule) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Be So Quick to Scan Every QR Code You See](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-be-so-quick-to-scan-every-qr-code-you-see) Wednesday, 17 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Don’t Be So Quick to Scan Every QR Code You See](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-17-23/b2ap3_large_qrcodes_169266026_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-be-so-quick-to-scan-every-qr-code-you-see "Don’t Be So Quick to Scan Every QR Code You See") There is no denying that Quick Response codes—better known as QR codes—are a handy little invention. Just a few years ago, many businesses heavily adopted these contactless communication tools, allowing customers with a smartphone to access menus, documents, and more with ease. Having said that, we unfortunately can’t deny that cybercriminals are taking advantage of how handy QR codes are, too. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-be-so-quick-to-scan-every-qr-code-you-see#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-be-so-quick-to-scan-every-qr-code-you-see) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Choosing the Right Southern New England IT Consultant to Boost Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/choosing-the-right-southern-new-england-it-consultant-to-boost-your-business) Tuesday, 16 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![The southern New England area has been such a great place to live, raise a family, and start or expand a business, and thanks to the proximity to a few great cities like Boston, Providence, Worcester, Springfield, and Hartford, there are plenty of resources and opportunities available. One critical resource that nearly every organization needs is a trusted IT consultant to help leaders make informed decisions on their technology and to ensure that businesses aren’t putting themselves at risk by implementing IT solutions incorrectly. Let’s talk about how business owners can find the right IT consultants throughout southern New England. What Role Does an IT Consultant Play? IT consulting plays a critical role in modern businesses thanks to the increasing importance that IT has for virtually any organization. If your business relies on computers, servers, connecting to the Internet, storing documents and customer information, or even has a need to use security cameras and other digital security solutions, then having an IT consultant on retainer is a pretty good idea. While some businesses might be able to justify hiring an in-house IT manager or a Chief Information Officer (CIO), most small and medium-sized businesses will find their dollar goes further by using outside consultants. The best value comes from using IT consultants that are paired with managed IT service providers. What’s a Managed IT Service Provider? We’ll be brief; a managed IT service provider is typically a business that provides varying degrees of computer support services for other businesses. In our industry, we often call ourselves Managed Services Providers (MSPs), but most of the time we’re referred to as IT companies, IT consulting firms, help desks, or the colloquial “computer company.” There’s a massive variation between one company and another—some charge by the hour, some set up monthly agreements, some perform the bare minimum, while others can truly boost an organization’s performance through the use of properly maintained technology. Network Design and Implementation Both new and established businesses can benefit from a properly designed network. Smart network planning will ensure that all staff have a solid, reliable connection to the network, while greatly reducing bottlenecks and potential threats. Wireless networks, especially in a business environment, can be extremely finicky unless properly implemented. Performing a wireless site survey before purchasing and installing Wi-Fi routers and other infrastructure will prevent a business from wasting time and money, and solve a lot of frustrating issues. The same goes for planning, maintaining, and upgrading your server room and other critical infrastructure. IT Security Modern IT Security is now being broken down into two categories; cybersecurity and physical security. Cybersecurity are the practices and efforts put in place to prevent online threats like ransomware, malware, phishing attacks, data breaches, and other types of attacks. Physical security involves security cameras, access control, and protecting your business from physical threats while establishing onsite accountability. Most IT consultants will focus more on cybersecurity, although no aspect of the overall IT industry has been moving faster than cybersecurity has, so any business is advised to vet your IT consultants to ensure they are up to speed with modern cybersecurity trends. Your best bet is to ensure that your IT provider is pushing a very strong agenda concerning cybersecurity. This used to be considered a sort of “luxury addition” to the services offered by IT providers that most businesses would opt out of. Today, cybersecurity plays a critical role in every organization, and failing to take steps to prevent threats will almost certainly result in huge problems down the road. You can learn about Datalyst’s Cybersecurity offering here. We also have some free trials and reports we can run for you to get started. Helpdesk Support While this isn’t really a part of the day-to-day role of an IT consultant, offering ongoing technical support to your staff can bolster performance and efficiency, and also create a much more stable, positive work environment. The IT consultant’s role is to review past and current support requests to find weaknesses in the network, and help your organization make informed decisions on changes based on the issues that occur. Cloud Services Cloud computing has become an essential technology for businesses that want to stay competitive and agile. Businesses can leverage the power of cloud computing to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and improve their overall productivity. An IT consultant would help with the planning and implementation, and even the migration of existing legacy systems into a cloud-based environment, as well as providing long term support for scaling and security. Datalyst is a Southern New England IT Consultant: Providing Expert Technology Solutions to Boost Your Business There are many reasons why businesses choose Datalyst as their technology partner. Here are just a few: Experience: We have been providing top-notch IT solutions to businesses in southern New England since 2010, and we have a proven track record of success. Customer service: We believe in providing our clients with the highest level of customer service and support, and we are always available to answer their questions and address their concerns. Expertise: Our team of IT consultants is highly skilled and experienced, and we stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices to ensure that our clients receive the best possible solutions. Customization: We take a personalized approach to each project, tailoring our solutions to the specific needs of each client. We Save You Money and Headaches: IT isn’t just about spending money—it’s about making your business more efficient and effective. We work with organizations of all types and sizes to help them establish a plan that fits within their IT budget and can grow as they need it to. Want to talk to an IT consultant and plan the future of your business? Give us a call at (774) 213-9701 today!](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1078/b2ap3_large_443627899_IT_Provider_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/choosing-the-right-southern-new-england-it-consultant-to-boost-your-business "The southern New England area has been such a great place to live, raise a family, and start or expand a business, and thanks to the proximity to a few great cities like Boston, Providence, Worcester, Springfield, and Hartford, there are plenty of resources and opportunities available. One critical resource that nearly every organization needs is a trusted IT consultant to help leaders make informed decisions on their technology and to ensure that businesses aren’t putting themselves at risk by ") The southern New England area has been such a great place to live, raise a family, and start or expand a business, and thanks to the proximity to a few great cities like Boston, Providence, Worcester, Springfield, and Hartford, there are plenty of resources and opportunities available. One critical resource that nearly every organization needs is a trusted IT consultant to help leaders make informed decisions on their technology and to ensure that businesses aren’t putting themselves at risk by implementing IT solutions incorrectly. Let’s talk about how business owners can find the right IT consultants throughout southern New England. Tags: [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/choosing-the-right-southern-new-england-it-consultant-to-boost-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/choosing-the-right-southern-new-england-it-consultant-to-boost-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Remote Work Really That Much Greener, In the Long Run?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-remote-work-really-that-much-greener-in-the-long-run) Monday, 15 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Is Remote Work Really That Much Greener, In the Long Run?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-15-23/b2ap3_large_Reduce_Carbon_Footprint_502084906_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-remote-work-really-that-much-greener-in-the-long-run "Is Remote Work Really That Much Greener, In the Long Run?") One of the biggest arguments for remote work is that it poses environmental benefits, but how much truth is there to this statement? Today, we want to dive into the details and see if there is actually a solid benefit to working remotely—for the environment, at least. The answer might surprise you. Tags: [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-remote-work-really-that-much-greener-in-the-long-run#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-remote-work-really-that-much-greener-in-the-long-run) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are You Being Phished? 4 Things to Look Out For](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-being-phished-4-things-to-look-out-for) Friday, 12 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Are You Being Phished? 4 Things to Look Out For](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-12-23/b2ap3_large_scamTargets_482591901_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-being-phished-4-things-to-look-out-for "Are You Being Phished? 4 Things to Look Out For") Your business’ computing infrastructure is a pretty resilient system. It has all types of tools added on to keep malicious code, bad actors, and even sabotage from ruining the good thing you have. This reliability has led to hackers changing the way that they go about their business. Nowadays, most of the attacks that affect businesses are phishing attacks. In today’s blog we will go through the elements of a phishing attack and how you can protect your business from them. Tags: [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-being-phished-4-things-to-look-out-for#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-being-phished-4-things-to-look-out-for) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Choosing the Right IT Provider in Boston](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/choosing-the-right-it-provider-in-boston) Thursday, 11 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![Choosing the Right IT Provider in Boston](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1073/b2ap3_large_493462234_IT_Provider_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/choosing-the-right-it-provider-in-boston "Choosing the Right IT Provider in Boston") When it comes to IT services, the businesses of Boston have a lot of options to choose from—and that’s even after you eliminate the break/fix providers and focus specifically on managed service providers. So, how can you be confident that you’ve made the right choice? While we’re admittedly biased, we wanted to share what you should look for (and ask) of any potential IT provider you’re considering for your business. Tags: [Managed IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/choosing-the-right-it-provider-in-boston#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/choosing-the-right-it-provider-in-boston) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What You Need to Do After a Breach, According to the Data Breach Notification Law](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-do-after-a-breach-according-to-the-data-breach-notification-law) Thursday, 11 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![What You Need to Do After a Breach, According to the Data Breach Notification Law](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1077/b2ap3_large_196017519_data_breach_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-do-after-a-breach-according-to-the-data-breach-notification-law "What You Need to Do After a Breach, According to the Data Breach Notification Law") Data breaches are serious threats, particularly for businesses here in Massachusetts, where we have things like the Data Breach Notification Law to contend with. In the interest of keeping your business on the right side of the law, let’s review what this law requires of you. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-do-after-a-breach-according-to-the-data-breach-notification-law#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-do-after-a-breach-according-to-the-data-breach-notification-law) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Schofield’s Laws of Computing Can Benefit Your Business’ Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-schofield-s-laws-of-computing-can-benefit-your-business-security) Wednesday, 10 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![How Schofield’s Laws of Computing Can Benefit Your Business’ Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-10-23/b2ap3_large_security_582022698_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-schofield-s-laws-of-computing-can-benefit-your-business-security "How Schofield’s Laws of Computing Can Benefit Your Business’ Security") There are quite a few platitudes that we support, in terms of business IT. Some that we haven’t really touched on, however, are Schofield's Laws of Computing. Let’s fix that today by reviewing where they came from, and what these laws entail. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-schofield-s-laws-of-computing-can-benefit-your-business-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-schofield-s-laws-of-computing-can-benefit-your-business-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Stay Ahead of Cyberthreats: Compliance Requirements for Massachusetts Business Insurance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/stay-ahead-of-cyberthreats-compliance-requirements-for-massachusetts-business-insurance) Tuesday, 09 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Stay Ahead of Cyberthreats: Compliance Requirements for Massachusetts Business Insurance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1072/b2ap3_large_576133511_cybersecurity_insurance_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/stay-ahead-of-cyberthreats-compliance-requirements-for-massachusetts-business-insurance "Stay Ahead of Cyberthreats: Compliance Requirements for Massachusetts Business Insurance") ## Massachusetts Businesses are Required to Meet Certain Cybersecurity Compliances for Business Insurance As technology advances, the potential for cyberattacks and data breaches has increased, putting sensitive information and the reputation of a company at risk. Massachusetts has recognized the importance of protecting businesses from cyberthreats and has implemented certain cybersecurity compliances for business insurance. In this article, we will discuss what these compliances entail, why they are necessary, and how businesses can meet them. Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/stay-ahead-of-cyberthreats-compliance-requirements-for-massachusetts-business-insurance#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/stay-ahead-of-cyberthreats-compliance-requirements-for-massachusetts-business-insurance) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Supply Chain Management and the Growing Need for Logistics](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/supply-chain-management-and-the-growing-need-for-logistics) Monday, 08 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Supply Chain Management and the Growing Need for Logistics](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-08-23/b2ap3_large_Logistics_314995570_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/supply-chain-management-and-the-growing-need-for-logistics "Supply Chain Management and the Growing Need for Logistics") Small manufacturers and distributors operate under a whole separate set of conditions than their larger competitors. This is because they don’t have the available capital to have any noticeable inefficiencies, and if they do have some, they are going to definitely affect their ability to compete. One solution that these organizations can lean on is a logistics platform. Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/supply-chain-management-and-the-growing-need-for-logistics#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/supply-chain-management-and-the-growing-need-for-logistics) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: How to Create an Email Group in Gmail](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-create-an-email-group-in-gmail) Friday, 05 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Create an Email Group in Gmail](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-05-23/b2ap3_large_groupEmail_369660335_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-create-an-email-group-in-gmail "Tip of the Week: How to Create an Email Group in Gmail") Email groups are remarkably useful. Instead of sending a copy of an email to each individual recipient, you can effectively create a simple forum post that everyone can participate in—a feature that certainly helps when collaboration is a priority. Let’s go over how you can quickly and easily create a group in Gmail. Tags: [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Email](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-create-an-email-group-in-gmail#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-create-an-email-group-in-gmail) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tomorrow is World Password Day (But Passwords Are Just Half the Battle)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tomorrow-is-world-password-day-but-passwords-are-just-half-the-battle) Wednesday, 03 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Tomorrow is World Password Day (But Passwords Are Just Half the Battle)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-03-23/b2ap3_large_passwordDay_591942944_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tomorrow-is-world-password-day-but-passwords-are-just-half-the-battle "Tomorrow is World Password Day (But Passwords Are Just Half the Battle)") Did you know that tomorrow is World Password Day, 2023? As the result of a campaign to spread awareness of the importance of sufficiently secure passwords, it has become an annual reminder of how critical sufficient passwords are to proper cybersecurity…despite passwords not being sufficient protection on their own. In light of tomorrow’s observance, let’s take some time to review why passwords are important to get right, and what else you need to have in place. Tags: [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Holiday](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/holiday) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tomorrow-is-world-password-day-but-passwords-are-just-half-the-battle#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tomorrow-is-world-password-day-but-passwords-are-just-half-the-battle) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Secure Your IoT Devices at Home](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home) Monday, 01 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![How to Secure Your IoT Devices at Home](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-01-23/b2ap3_large_smartHomeIoT_553986718_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home "How to Secure Your IoT Devices at Home") The Internet of Things is everywhere and that means that it’s important to understand how much of a potential security risk these devices can be. From smart speakers to smartphones, it's important that you understand how these devices can create problematic situations. In this week’s blog we will discuss how you can protect yourself against IoT vulnerabilities at home. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Internet of Things](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet-of-things) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Spring Cleaning Your Business’ Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/spring-cleaning-your-business-technology) Saturday, 29 April 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Spring Cleaning Your Business’ Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_businessTechnologyOptimization_584394617_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/spring-cleaning-your-business-technology "Spring Cleaning Your Business’ Technology") Technology is a big part of doing business for a lot of organizations. One issue that comes into play is that managing that technology can get a little much for a small organization or one that doesn’t actively have some type of plan of how to organize their IT in a way that can keep that technology from being a risk or a problem. This month, we’ll take a look at a couple things that can be done to clean up your IT and make it be more of a benefit to your organization. Tags: [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/spring-cleaning-your-business-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/spring-cleaning-your-business-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [You Aren’t Wrong When You Say IT is Complicated](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated) Friday, 28 April 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![You Aren’t Wrong When You Say IT is Complicated](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2023/04-28-23/b2ap3_large_furstration_582966491_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated "You Aren’t Wrong When You Say IT is Complicated") I was meeting with an old colleague the other day. We met over Microsoft Teams to just check in and see how they were doing—no real itinerary, just to check in with a familiar face that I haven’t personally talked to in a few years. They had a little trouble getting into Microsoft Teams, since they were used to Zoom. I patiently smiled and helped them through it, and told them “No worries, it’s always the little differences that complicate things!” At the time, I said this just to be empathetic. At first, the nerdy computer-geek part of my brain told me that the process to get into a Zoom meeting vs a Teams meeting, from their perspective, is exactly the same. But after the call, I really thought about this small interaction, and you know what? Things **have** gotten complicated. Tags: [Managed IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cybersecurity is a Constantly Evolving Industry](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cybersecurity-is-a-constantly-evolving-industry) Thursday, 27 April 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Cybersecurity is a Constantly Evolving Industry](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_securityInnovation_488222178_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cybersecurity-is-a-constantly-evolving-industry "Cybersecurity is a Constantly Evolving Industry") Security is extremely important for every single organization that uses IT. Like any other part of a business where practices and demands change frequently, there is bound to be significant innovation involved with the strategies built to protect users and the business as a whole. Let’s look at why it is important to continuously innovate your organization’s cybersecurity policies and procedures. Tags: [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cybersecurity-is-a-constantly-evolving-industry#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cybersecurity-is-a-constantly-evolving-industry) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Look at Ransomware and What to Do About It](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-look-at-ransomware-and-what-to-do-about-it) Wednesday, 26 April 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![A Look at Ransomware and What to Do About It](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2023/04-26-23/b2ap3_large_ransomeware_167540935_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-look-at-ransomware-and-what-to-do-about-it "A Look at Ransomware and What to Do About It") There is a lot made about ransomware, for good reason. It is quite simply one of the nastiest cyberattacks out there and it demands your attention. A lot of people understand what exactly ransomware sets out to do, but they don’t understand how it got that far and how to address the situation if they have the misfortune of being put in that position. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-look-at-ransomware-and-what-to-do-about-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-look-at-ransomware-and-what-to-do-about-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Opening a New Location? Let’s Establish the Right IT Plan](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/opening-a-new-location-let-s-establish-the-right-it-plan) Tuesday, 25 April 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Opening a New Location? Let’s Establish the Right IT Plan](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_growingBusinessTechnology_585281378_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/opening-a-new-location-let-s-establish-the-right-it-plan "Opening a New Location? Let’s Establish the Right IT Plan") If your business is fortunate enough to make it through the first stage and is looking to open a brand new facility or add onto its current setup, you will need to figure out how you are going to use your technology. This can be a challenge. Tags: [Managed IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Information Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information-technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/opening-a-new-location-let-s-establish-the-right-it-plan#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/opening-a-new-location-let-s-establish-the-right-it-plan) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Real Benefits of Good Business IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-real-benefits-of-good-business-it) Tuesday, 25 April 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![The Real Benefits of Good Business IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1065/b2ap3_large_573962179_IT_Confidence_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-real-benefits-of-good-business-it "The Real Benefits of Good Business IT") A large number of business owners and professionals can probably relate to this. Have you ever had a computer issue or some other technical problem that hurt your confidence? I’m not saying that an error message turns you into a shy little duckling or anything, I’m talking about letting technical limitations, or even gaps in your IT knowledge, affect the decisions you make within your organization. It’s an easy pit to fall into, and you definitely aren’t alone. It also shouldn’t be the status quo. 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