The Silent War on Cash

December 7, 2016

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Twice a week I go to a little hidden gem leaving work called Nutrition Depot where I get a delicious healthy smoothie. With tax the cost is $5.67 which I perpetually pay with cash. Every once in a while the owner, Tim, likes to comment that I am one of the few people that don’t pay with […]

HTTPS and SSL is a Two Edged Sword

December 2, 2016

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We all know that HTTPS and SSL stand for security and encryption.  When we connect to our bank or favorite ne retailer we know we can upload our credit card information or account number with confidence, knowing that our data is being shielded from prying eyes.  But that shield cuts both ways as cyber criminals […]

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Using Local Security Policy and Group Policy to Fight Ransomware

December 1, 2016

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In an article in Forbes Magazine dated July 15, 2016, a new crypto application called Stampado is being sold on the dark web for $39, targeting buyers who want to make ransom money without having to write any code.  With revenues of over $18 million dollars in 2015, ransomware continues to be the fastest growing […]

5 Security Measures to Protect Client Devices that are Worth the Trouble

November 29, 2016

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If you’re like most IT professionals today, you have a million things to do and a short window of time to get them done, so in order to alleviate our endless load, we sometimes implement out of convenience rather than according to good policy.  Unfortunately, the measures we takeout of convenience today can end up […]

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6 Ways Reduce the Risk of Open Public WiFi

November 17, 2016

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As a network admin, there’s several dialogs we find ourselves repeating over and over again when it comes to advising our users such as “don’t click a link in an email unless you are absolutely positive what it is.”  (And even then you should click with complete apprehension).  Another is cautioning users to utilize public […]

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Are You a Multi-jobber?

October 13, 2016

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Are you 1 of the 7.9 million multi-jobbers in America today.  Buried in last Friday’s jobs report last Friday was that 301K more Americans now hold that title, the 5th highest spike in a decade.  For some it is a circumstance foisted upon them by the inability to meet their financial obligations with one job.  […]

6 Ways Reduce the Risk of Open Public WiFi

October 13, 2016

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As a network admin, there’s several dialogs we find ourselves repeating over and over again when it comes to advising our users such as “don’t click a link in an email unless you are absolutely positive what it is.”  (And even then you should click with complete apprehension).  Another is cautioning users to utilize public […]

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How Much Money did You Trade Your Dreams For?

October 11, 2016

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In the movie, Up in the Air, Ryan Bingham, played by George Clooney, is informing a long time employee, Bob, that he is being let go of his position due to a large company downsizing.  Ryan is an outside consultant hired by the company because he specializes in the art of laying people off.   Bob […]

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How VRBO and AirBnB Changed my Life, and Can Change Yours

September 6, 2016

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How VRBO and Airbnb Changed my Life, and Can Change Yours A short while back I inherited a lake house as a result of a divorce.  Ironically, the house was a contributing factor to the demise of our marriage.  The house had sucked the life out of me for years, foisting into juggling multiple jobs […]

A Long Heritage of Optimism

September 1, 2016

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“The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is experimental, an inventor and a builder who builds best when called upon to build greatly.”  –        John F. Kennedy  While blind optimism doesn’t necessarily do us any good, a healthy dose of optimism is essential to keep us marching towards our Someday.  In fact, America is one […]

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