What is Biometrics? How is it used in security?
If you want to keep your data secure, you’ll need more than just a password to log in. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication system that validates a user’s identity using two or more distinct procedures rather than just a username and password combination. Many personal and commercial security solutions are incorporating biometrics as an […]
Move to a Zero Trust Security Model
By Milad Aslaner and Jeremy Goldstein It’s time to make the move to follow the principle of “never trust, always verify.” Zero Trust security is a journey every modern business needs to take. Recent cyberattacks like those on Colonial Pipeline and Kaseya, along with trends like the shift towards remote work have made many organizations realize the need to modernize […]
How Your Business Can Recover Quickly from Any Disaster
You’ve seen disasters in the news that could be fatal to your business. They range from unforeseen natural disasters — like severe weather, flooding, wildfires, or an earthquake — to man-made disasters like ransomware and simple human error. You hope it doesn’t happen to you, but hope is not enough. In the event of a […]
The ‘most serious’ security breach ever. Here’s what you need to know about the recent log4j vulnerability.
On Dec. 9, 2021, word of a new computer bug in a very popular piece of computer code started spreading around the cybersecurity community. By the next day, practically every major software business was in crisis mode, attempting to determine how its products had been impacted and how to patch the hole. “The log4j vulnerability […]
Stay Safe From Cybercrime During Tax Time
Tax season is upon us, and with love in the air for Valentine’s Day, cybercriminals are salivating at the prospect of stealing your identity. Tax season can be a stressful time for many and one small mistake can leave you vulnerable to scammers. It’s extremely important to stay alert and prepare your devices during this […]
What is the True Cost of Non-Compliance for Your Business?
You may think the cost of compliance is an unnecessary additional business expense, but the cost of non-compliance goes way beyond just fines. When a company fails to meet compliance standards and regulations, they may pay even more with business disruptions, productivity loss, revenue loss, penalties and fines, and reputation damage. According to a recent […]
Protecting Your Small Business: Ransomware
Protecting your data truly matters to us at LTS. As we celebrate Data Privacy Week, we want to help make sure you manage and safeguard your data privacy against malicious attacks such as ransomware attacks. Have you educated your employees about ransomware? Do you know what ransomware is? According to our partners at SentinelOne, ransomware […]
Why Is Your Microsoft Price Increasing?
This year, Microsoft is increasing prices 15% for most Microsoft 365 products. LTS will be increasing prices to reflect these changes over the next few months. Here are more details about how this price increase may effect our clients: Microsoft Online Annual Services Commitment Under Microsoft’s new Cloud Agreement, customers must commit, in advance, to purchase […]
What Is Vishing and a Vishing Attack?
You may have heard the warnings about phishing attacks, but have you heard of a vishing attack? Vishing is short for “voice phishing,”and is performed over the phone using a voice call. It is another form of a social engineering attack where the criminal uses the emotions of the target to convince them into doing […]
LTS Celebrates 2021 Milestones & Exciting News for 2022!
2021 was a huge year for Lane Technology Solutions– not only for our team, but for the many growing businesses who trust us to provide them with stress free IT solutions. It’s all possible because of our incredible community of clients, our superb team of IT experts, and our exceptional program partnerships. Here are a […]