As 93% of all investigated data breaches can be traced back to a specific employee, we at Pendello Solutions know that end-user education is your best defense.This month Pendello is bringing you some guidelines to look for when dealing with your day to day communications.

Compromised Email Attacks are on the rise and everyone is at risk of being a victim. These attacks and the attackers come in all shapes and sizes. To better protect yourself against these types of attacks it is vital to educate yourself on the different methods these attackers are using to strike.

The global risk of compromised emails is on the rise and should be a concern of every business organization. Some industries are targeted more often, but if your business uses email, you need to be aware of the risk and what the threat entails.

Many think that the only way to maneuver through Microsoft Outlook is either with a touchscreen or with a mouse but, it's not! This month, Pendello Solutions will be highlighting the not very well known keyboard shortcuts to Microsoft Outlook. This week’s focus is on Basic Outlook Navigation.

Many think that the only way to maneuver through Microsoft Outlook is either with a touchscreen or with a mouse and because of this, we may be missing out on a step towards efficiency. This week, Pendello will be highlighting the keyboard shortcuts to your Microsoft Outlook Calendar.

Pendello is pumped about Ford’s announcement at CES 2019 that by 2022 they will be equipping all cars with C-V2 5G technology. This new and exciting technology will allow for car-to-car communications and will hopefully save lives, money and the hassle that is associated with accidents.

The increasing risk of data breaches continues to be the trend, and multifactor authentication is no longer the exception, it is the expectation. Multifactor authentication has proven to be the soundest way to ensure the security of data; unfortunately, this process is known to be a hassle. Yubikey is changing this perception.

The new Dell 2-in-1 Laptop, announced at CES 2019, is a true multitasker. Not only is it the smallest commercial 14-in. 2-in-1 laptop (offering great portability) but it also packs some serious security punch. This laptop has hit the mark taking a bit of the bother out of security by including Intel’s Proximity Sensor Technology.

The CES global stage has been the meeting place for all things new and innovative for over 50 years. Themes this year are Smart Homes, 5G, AI and massive TVs and monitors. As of today, the following are Pendello’s top three spotlights on new technology that we are excited about.

The Kisi smart lock was designed for businesses unlike many other smart locks which were designed for residential. This lock allows you to decide how your employees access the office.

Gabi Voice by Xerox is capable of taking commands from users to copy, fax, print, scan and even place a service call. This IBM Watson powered voice command technology allows its users to complete otherwise daunting tasks without having to spend valuable time going through a menu tree.

Logistics, every business uses it, and every business relies on it to be successful. So, what if you could have faster, safer and more secure deliveries and pickups? With the collaboration between IoT, DHL, and Cisco, this is what has been created.

ProGlove is a unique company who has developed the first smart gloves for manufacturing workers. These ergonomic gloves allow industrial workers to work more safely and efficiently.

What exactly is the Internet of Things (IoT)? In the simplest of terms, it is the interconnection of devices which allows them to communicate and collect data fully. When we think of connecting devices, we typically think of our smartphones, computers, and TVs but the IoT goes way beyond this.

Pendello Solution’s Minimum Password Standards:

-12 characters

-Utilize a phrase

-Ensure your Email password is different than all other accounts

-Make sure your password is not a common password (e.g., Password1, P@$$word!

Last week, Apple held its hardware event where they announced their Mac and iPad news. As always, Apple’s releases are exciting, and a few heavily requested updates were met! The announcement included a New and Improved Mac Book Air, the return of the Mac Mini and an iPad Pro.

Ransomware is a form of malicious software (also known as malware) that once established on your computer, threatens you harm by taking over your data. Once in charge, the data on your computer is typically encrypted and cannot be reversed.

Ports are roadway systems for our data and connect one device/server to another, if not properly secured, they can be an open door to enter your network.

Hackers are targeting Smart Homes because they are easy targets! Through a study, researchers found how simple and vulnerable some of these smart devices were and were able to compromise many within 30 minutes and some even with a simple google search! How do you keep your home safe?

Microsoft Ignite, the infamous Microsoft Conference which gathers over 30,000 attendees and announces incredible news was held once again in Orlando, Florida. There was so much news that all press received a 27-page booklet detailing all announcements.