Philadelphia Technology Blog

How to Choose Office Wi-Fi

We’ve all experienced “good Wi-Fi” and “bad Wi-Fi.” But what does that even mean? And more importantly—how do you avoid being the business with the bad Wi-Fi? Let’s walk through some of the major elements that make or break your wireless network setup, so you can stay in your staff and guests’ good graces.

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What Is Password Spraying?

Password spraying targets thousands of accounts with a single guess, exploiting weak credentials. It’s a favorite tactic among cybercriminals—find out how to stop them in their tracks.

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Are Your Backups Just a Checkbox or a True Recovery Strategy?

In regulated or high-stakes environments, backups aren’t just about ticking a box on a security checklist. They’re about discipline – understanding your systems, your risk tolerance, your data flow, and how fast you need to recover when something inevitably breaks. Learn the core principles of modern backup strategy – from timing and architecture to testing and security – through the lens of what actually works in the field.

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Compliance Is a Behavior: Why IT Must Show Up Daily for HIPAA, GxP, and NIST

In the world of compliance, it’s tempting to treat regulations like a checklist. HIPAA, GxP, and NIST all outline requirements – access control, encryption, logging, patching, documentation. It’s easy to assume that if you’ve ticked the boxes, you’re compliant.
But the reality is more difficult – and more important. Compliance isn’t a one-time effort or even a quarterly review. It’s a behavior. And for IT, that behavior must be consistent, documented, and proactive – every single day.

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Why Businesses Need YubiKey for Hardware Authentication

A sticky note with passwords shouldn’t be the only thing standing between a thief and your business account. But too often, that’s exactly what happens. This is why passwords alone aren’t enough. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is essential, but not all MFA methods are created equal. The best protection? Hardware authentication with YubiKey.

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The New Outlook: What’s Changing and What to Expect

For decades, one program has remained a workplace staple across industries and offices nationwide: Microsoft Outlook. Now, Outlook is evolving with new features and updates designed to enhance productivity, security, and user experience. Let’s dive into what’s changing with the New Outlook and how it impacts you.

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Encryption: How Businesses Can Protect Their Data

Encryption safeguards information by transforming readable data into a secret code that only the right key can unlock. It’s important for businesses to understand and implement encryption strategies to protect their sensitive information. This guide walks you through various encryption methods and how they work.

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