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The Shocking Facts About The New FTC Safeguards Rule That Affect Nearly EVERY Small Business Operating Today
As former President Ronald Regan once said, the scariest words you’ll ever hear are, “We’re from the government, and we’re here to help.” In this...
Is It Illegal To Track Your Employees’ Activities When They’re Working From Home
Along with the surge of people working from home or in hybrid situations over the last few years, there has also been an increase in employers...
How Two-Factor Authentication Can Protect Companies in DC
You’re driving around DC and realize you need some cash. You pull up to an ATM. Before you can access the money in your bank account, however, you must use a card and enter a personal identification number (PIN). Or you head to an e-commerce site to buy...
Ransomware Attacks in DC Are Imminent
The FBI and Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently announced a public service warning of ransomware attacks looming on the horizon. With attacks on the rise, particularly surrounding holidays and weekends, Smarthost Design...
4 Painless Ways to Integrate Cybersecurity Training in DC
Your employees get a ton of emails each day. They are faced continually with messages from vendors asking them to click on a link to, say, avoid their beloved binge-show channel getting canceled due to nonpayment. They click. They get redirected to a fraudulent...
Dark Web Cybersecurity in Maryland – 4 Ways to Stay Proactive and Secure
At Smarthost Design Technologies, we see all too frequently hardworking businesses just like yours halted in their tracks due to cybersecurity breaches stemming from the dark web. Cybercrimes are surging, as a result of our technological advancements and the digital...
Phishing Prevention in Maryland Is Easier Than You’d Think
Phishing emails can seem innocent at first, primarily because they appear to come from familiar sources, such as Netflix or Amazon. I mean, who doesn’t love their Netflix and Prime? We all recognize the familiar logos of the services we’ve relied on for so...
Prioritize the Growth of Your Business with IT Consulting Services
IT consulting services are, in simplest terms, advisory services that assist businesses in the process of aligning their technology strategy with their business strategy or model. In the process, the consultant or team of consulting professionals helps your...