The Important Language of Passwords Up-to-date tips to protect you When I was recently asked by my Cloud account to change the password on my laptop, I started thinking about all the various devices and software applications that require a password. I counted over 40 and feel that I’m at the lower end of the spectrum. Everything from retail sites, games, social media, and email to bank, insurance, work and software accounts. Just about everything online requires a password. So when I found myself needing to update a password again, I got a little annoyed. Didn’t I just do that three months ago? Must it be 8 characters or more? Do I really have to use upper and lower case, numbers AND special characters? The answer is yes. The more complex a password, the much-improved security it provides. This is nothing new. Yet we convince ourselves that “it won’t happen to me” and continue to choose easy-to-remember passwords such as names, birthdates, and other predictable information which are obvious to a hacker. The use…
VyonCloud’s Small Business Virtual Desktop – We help CEO’s stay mobile One of the first things that got my attention, when introduced to cloud computing, was the benefits of a virtual desktop. What a great tool for small businesses wanting save time and money with the flexibility of being mobile. With VyonCloud’s Business Virtual Desktop, employees have secure access to any proposal, project or file from any device at any time. Everything done on the office computer, including Quickbooks Desktop, is now accessible everywhere with an internet connection. But what core benefits does VyonCloud provide that you won’t find anywhere else? Simplicity and control. Our Business Virtual Desktop will look identical to your current one. No need to remember multiple log in steps, waiting for your software program to open or experiencing frustrating service interruptions while you are trying to work. Employees will simply log out for the day and upon migration completion, log back in as if nothing had changed. Except now, they will be working in the cloud. Our Business…
Can Your Small Business Survive a Natural Disaster? Cloud benefits when catastrophes strike Images of natural disasters on the news of flooding, blizzards, hurricanes and earthquakes are alarming, especially to small businesses that may not have a disaster recovery plan in place. The capital to recover would create a significant financial strain on a small business. Weather-proofing the IT side of your business is crucial but does not need to be difficult or expensive. VyonCloud allows businesses to access all of their files and programs from any device with an internet connection. All of your data is stored and protected in a data center versus the onsite servers or individual computers in the office, which could be damaged or unrecoverable in a catastrophe. While the doors to your business may be closed for a period of time, businesses in the Cloud can continue to operate. Obviously, if we are talking about a widespread metropolitan area being affected, there may not be electricity or internet access. However, if you do have employees…
Small Business Reaps Benefits While Feeling Secure in the Cloud Many small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) invest a large amount of their budget into the technology side of their business to stay in control and place their corporate business tactics and proprietary information under lock and key. But is this information truly secure? “Not as much as you might think,” says VyonCloud’s COO, Sandra Juarez. “Many SMBs are starting to realize the security side of their business technology is not as protected as they would like it to be. In-house servers can go down, backup can be mishandled, and despite all efforts to provide a strong, secure environment, the loss of confidential corporate and client information to hackers or fraudulent employees is a realistic risk.” Let’s say you’re a highly regarded attorney, accountant, insurance agent, or health care provider. As a trusted resource for your clients, protecting their information is more than an important business practice, it is an ethical obligation as well as a serious regulatory violation…
