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#1: Have your users complete a Security Check-up The Security Check-up needs to be done by each user. Moreover, it is recommended to do this every few months to ensure there are no issues. For this, instruct your users to go to //myaccount.google.com/security-checkup This will show the apps that have access to your data at […]

Hangouts Meet is a video meeting solution designed for businesses that want to enhance communication and create the best video meetings experience (for both partners and employees). The solution comprises of specialised hardware that goes in small to large meeting rooms and is readily available for meetings any time of the day or night. To […]

If you feel like half your day is wasted digging through files, looking for resources, or failing to find files that are relevant to your needs, Google Drive has your back! To make sure you and your employees don’t lose focus, Google has recently launched the Priority Page for Drive users. Here, you’ll find the […]

When it comes to accessing Google Drive data on your computers, you have a few options. Google Backup & Sync Google Drive File Stream Access via Web Browser  Google originally had an app called Google Drive Sync however this was discontinued on the 12th of May 2018. In its place are two newer models called […]

Are you planning on moving your business to Google Workspace? Or you already are on Google Workspace and you are looking for better usage? In both situations it is recommended that you do your research and find the right partner that suits your business needs. You don’t really have to go with a Google partner. […]

#4: More Flexibility The use of cloud-based solutions gave birth to a new concept called shadow IT. This signifies that employees and people associated with your organization can use hardware, software, web services, and cloud applications without the express consent of the IT department. As a result, people have more flexibility when it comes to […]

  Moreover, long-term collaboration with the right partner will lead to lower costs when you’ll need to scale the business IT structure and less exposure to current cyber threats (due to proper maintenance and upgrades). Is It Worth It? If you’re still wondering if you should give up your current on-site data server system, we’re […]

  Google commissioned a Total Economic Impact (TEI) survey with Forrester Consulting to better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with investing in Chrome devices and software. The survey was done on 236 organizations and Forrester Consulting interviewed seven customers with years of experience using Chrome devices. Here are some of their key findings: […]

  Depending on your Internet provider, the bill you get for bandwidth usage at the end of the month can be quite a burden on your budget. Now, you may think the current subscription is enough for your current needs. After all, how much bandwidth do you need to do a bit of research online […]

Google’s Sandbox Security Feature – What It Is & Why Businesses Need It With the recent Google Workspace migration from G Suite, customers everywhere also

  Windows 10 is a great OS (as evidenced by its popularity among individual and business users), but it still needs refining in some areas. Security, for instance, is an aspect that must be carefully considered, as ill-intentioned actors continue to find and exploit new vulnerabilities. This can lead to phishing and ransomware attacks, confidential […]

  While the name makes us think of dark alleys in dangerous neighborhoods, the Dark Web is quite simply an anonymous communications platform on the Internet. And, according to the Dark Web specialists from Secmon1, it was invented by the US military as a security exercise. This is a perfect example of how technology that […]

  While most countries look for safe ways to re-open their economy, we’re just starting to understand just how far down the rabbit hole we actually are. For instance, according to infosecurity-magazine.com in an effort to cope with the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 41% of global businesses have cut cybersecurity budgets. This […]

  The current social scenario forced many organisations to regroup around working remotely. However, if this is a new practice for your company, it may create some risky gaps in knowledge, especially when it comes to work-from-home policies for employees. As such, we’ll go through some of the most important policies that companies and organisations […]

  The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a warning regarding an alarming increase of COVID-19 themed malicious cyber activity. As if the world wasn’t going through enough already! Sadly, this was to be expected, and both businesses and individuals must keep a vigilant eye on their data (now more than ever). Malicious cyber actors […]

  The COVID-19 pandemic is a hellfire test for healthcare systems and civil rights everywhere, but it also changes the workplace paradigm. As such, while some organisations already adopted or were in the course of adopting the remote work paradigm, now many are forced to do so. Some may see this as a good thing […]

  Keep an Eye on Your Data The world goes through difficult times at the moment, and it seems it will take a while until things are going to settle down. The infamous COVID-19 pandemic is quickly moving from one country to another changing the world we live in and forcing people to adapt at […]

  Hi Adrian from Onsite Helper here, I just wanted to share with you a checklist of items you may want to consider should you decide or be forced to close the doors to your office and have your staff work remotely due to COVID-19. In fact, in the last week we have already had […]

  The world is facing a global crisis with the spread of the novel coronavirus (aka COVID-19). In an attempt to contain it and limit its action, authorities in the most affected areas ask people to stay at home and avoid travelling for as much as possible. Luckily, we have the technology to support these […]

  The last few years brought new development and growth in the cybersecurity industry, which has reduced the wide-net approach implemented by ill-intentioned organizations and individuals. Due to the latest security technologies, both businesses and individuals can now use better defenses like the 2-factor authentication method, data encryption, or a layered approach that works at […]