Microsoft 365 Copilot promises to be a productivity game-changer, offering AI-powered assistance within your familiar Microsoft 365 environment. But with any powerful tool, there are potential security risks to consider. At Diligex, we prioritize data security. Let’s take a deep dive into the security risks of enabling copilot and what you need to know before enabling Microsoft 365 Copilot. Understanding … Read More
Zero-Day Vulnerabilities And How To Protect Against Them
There are many types of threats that can impact a computer or other types of infrastructure. For I.T. professionals such as the folks here at Diligex, staying one step ahead of the threats to keep your data safe is a critical part of our jobs. But there is one type of security threat that can strike fear into the hearts … Read More
Solve Your SPAM Problem
As popularly quoted, nothing in this world can be said to be certain except death and taxes. But if you were to survey people today to ask what else should be added to that list, there’s a good chance that email spam would be a worthy contender. It’s almost a certainty that you’ll have at least one piece of spam … Read More
Are Microsoft 365 Azure Security Defaults Sufficient?
With the landscape of technology today, data protection with multiple layers of security is a critical component of any business. One of the most important of those layers is the use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We’ve covered the importance of MFA in the past including its role in securing your remote workforce. But if you are administering a tenant at … Read More
How Much It Costs To Leave Your Computer On
Keeping your computer up to date with the latest security updates is more important now than ever. What is the cost risk of doing so properly? In this post, we’ll dive into the question of how much it costs to leave your computer on. At Diligex, we take the approach that critical security updates need to be applied as soon … Read More
Software Updates – The Why And How
Is keeping your computers software updated important? The short answer is, yes. Updates are important for a variety of reasons and the importance of keeping your computer up to date should not be overlooked. With that said, I bring you and write on Software Updates – The Why And How. Keeping your computer software up to date can: Improve performance … Read More
Remote Workforce Data Security
Whether it’s due to the ever-evolving changes in technology or physical challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s businesses are moving towards a remote workforce. As those businesses continue to adapt to having employees work from home on an occasional or permanent basis, maintaining the security of corporate assets becomes more complex. Thinking through your remote workforce data security posture … Read More
Securing Your Home Network From Malicious Attacks
Today, with all the craziness that is going on in the world, there is an ever increasing need and preference for employees to work from home. Although there are many perks to working from home, there is one overlooked fact most people forget. And that is…Network Security. And with that, we bring you some tips on securing your home network. … Read More
Staying Safe From COVID-19 Themed Phishing Attacks
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed not only our lives but also the landscape of cybersecurity attacks. We are all seeking information about the virus, infection rates, our state and local regulations on re-opening, financial assistance programs, etc. Organized cyber crime groups are exploiting our need for information, fears and anxieties. We are seeing a large increase in COVID-19 themed phishing … Read More
Tips To Secure Your Google Meet
Google Meet is a great conferencing option for G-Suite subscribers and normal G-Mail users alike, to stay in touch with co-workers and loved ones. Meet is well integrated with Gmail and Google Calendar, making it easy to schedule a meeting with any coworker or other participant who has a Google account. In this quick post, we’ll discuss tips to secure … Read More