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Do you know the difference between a good password and a bad one? How long would it take a hacker to crack your password? We’ve got the answers to these questions and tips on how to increase your network security!
THE AGE-OLD BATTLE: CONVENIENCE VS. SECURITY
We all recognize the allure of easy-to-remember passwords; the ones that effortlessly roll off our fingertips every time we hop onto our home Wi-Fi, indulge in online shopping sprees, or pay monthly bills on the internet.

Human Error: The Achilles Heel of Network Security
In today's digital world, keeping up with network security changes is a challenge. Even with all the latest tech designed to protect us, one thing still trips us up: human error. We're all human, after all.

Your kids are heading back to school as fall approaches. Is it time for you and your team to continue your studies as well? The best time to learn about cybersecurity was 5 years ago, the next best time is now. In fact, education in this subject should never stop.

Picture this: We began collaboration with a client who shared with us an array of technical challenges plaguing their office. Surprisingly, data backups weren't on the list of issues they wanted help with. The client had recently invested a significant $20,000 in a new server that was specifically intended to host their data backups.

The remote workforce era has transformed work culture and increased reliance on digital tools and cloud-based solutions for collaboration, communication, and data storage. As businesses generate and store vast amounts of data in the cloud, it has never been more critical to ensure business continuity and protect against data loss and downtime.

In today's fast-paced world, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. They store our personal conversations, crucial financial information, and treasured memories in the form of photos, audio recordings, and videos. However, this dependency on smartphones makes them an attractive target for cybercriminals, and their tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Sunscreen and summertime go hand in hand. Sunscreen is of particular importance to those living on the Gulf Coast, where summer temperatures average 89°F to 92°F. Without the added layer of protection that sunscreen provides, the threat of sun damage from UV rays is a significant reality and one that can potentially lead to skin cancer.

As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate. You need to keep up with changing regulations, focus on growth, and maintain quality control. At the same time, you also need to manage your company's evolving technological needs, including IT solutions and cybersecurity.

With everything that 2022 threw at us, those working in the IT consulting world have been kept on their toes.

As we look ahead into 2023, we sat down with someone who has been kept on his toes this past year, AGJ Systems & Networks President, Brian Alford.

File Sharing: Collaborate Productively and Safely

File sharing is an integral component of modern business operations, with a staggering 39% of data uploaded to the cloud funneled into various file sharing applications. This extensive use translates into the average organization sharing documents with more than 800 external domains.