Phishing in 2024: What the Lures Look Like and How Not to Get Caught

By |2024-04-03T09:21:45-04:00February 14th, 2024|AI, article, blog, Email security|

In the old days (that is, a couple of years ago), grammar mistakes and clumsy attempts to personalize signaled a possible phishing attack. Unwary users still got caught, but common sense and email filters provided pretty good protection. Phishing in 2024 has evolved to a more dangerous level, and both users and organizations need to strengthen their defenses. Recent studies show an alarming increase in phishing attacks. A study by Acronis, for instance, reports an increase of over 200% in email attacks just in the last six months. Despite being one of the oldest attack vectors, email remains one of

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Why Companies Hate Data Compliance and How to Ease the Pain

By |2024-04-03T09:24:44-04:00February 7th, 2024|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management|

No one wakes up in the morning thinking, “Wow, I just love regulatory compliance.” Multiple governments and industries each impose separate, complex, and sometimes conflicting regulations. And these data compliance regulations continue to evolve. Consequently, keeping track of the changing landscape can feel like playing a high-stakes game of Whac-a-Mole. Not playing the compliance game opens businesses up to a host of costly penalties, however, from fines to lawsuits and reputational damage. Consequently, businesses continue to invest in staff and equipment and pour time and resources into documentation, testing, and reporting. Meanwhile, data silos hinder efforts, and outdated technology struggles

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Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Delivers Powerful, Integrated Email Security

By |2024-04-03T10:48:19-04:00January 31st, 2024|Cyber-Security, Email Management Tips, Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration|

The modern workplace continues to depend on email for essential business communication. However, this versatile tool also exposes organizations to dangerous cyber threats. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 includes the tools necessary to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks on email and collaboration tools. Utilizing AI and machine learning, Defender for Office 365 analyzes billions of signals and detects even highly sophisticated cyber threats. It also integrates with other Microsoft security solutions, including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel. This unified security operations platform provides protection across the organization’s digital landscape. Prevent and Detect Attacks More than 90 percent of

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Email Organization Tips Help Busy Professionals Reclaim Vital Work Hours

By |2024-04-03T10:50:15-04:00January 24th, 2024|Email Management Tips, Email Policy, Microsoft 365|

Most workdays start with a morning cup of coffee and precious time lost while sifting through the dreaded inbox. More messages arrive throughout the day, continually interrupting the workflow. Busy professionals lose 10 to 15 hours every week to email, but these email organization tips will help reduce stress, enhance productivity, and improve communication. Create and Follow a Clear Inbox Policy Without a clear plan for how to approach email, many users find themselves checking email constantly and responding to unimportant messages. Worse, important information gets lost in a cluttered inbox. Establishing and maintaining a definitive policy for addressing email

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4 Common Email Migration Mistakes…and How to Avoid Them

By |2024-04-03T09:32:28-04:00January 17th, 2024|Email Migration|

A botched email migration means Monday morning chaos. Users log in, only to realize half their emails have disappeared, they cannot locate important information, or they struggle to complete ordinary tasks. Worse, they find the system inaccessible. Common email migration mistakes mean downtime, data loss, and frustrated users. With careful planning, however, this scene never needs to play out. When organizations ask the right questions, choose their tools and process wisely, and communicate effectively, migrations run smoothly. Consider the following common mistakes many organizations make when migrating to a new email system, along with tips on how to avoid making

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Bogged Down with Email? These Popular Microsoft Outlook Features Will Help

By |2024-04-03T10:51:08-04:00January 10th, 2024|Email Management Tips, Email Policy|

Email powers communication and provides an effective way for businesses to connect with customers and stakeholders. It serves as an important record of conversations and transactions. But it also eats up valuable time. According to a study by McKinsey, office workers spend 28% of their workweek on email. Consider these Microsoft Outlook features that automate routine email tasks and help busy professionals reclaim their hours. Compose Now, Send Later Email timing makes a difference. For instance, send an email to a coworker at the beginning of their weeklong vacation, and it will get buried in hundreds of emails. Likewise, sending

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4 Powerful Ways to Turbocharge Collaboration in Microsoft 365

By |2024-04-03T09:29:16-04:00January 3rd, 2024|Microsoft 365, Technology|

Michael Jordan once said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” That theory rings just as true in the workplace as on the basketball court, and Microsoft makes it easy to build productive teams. Explore four apps and features designed to help teams take collaboration in Microsoft 365 to new heights. Co-Author with Ease Sending files or emails back and forth invites frustration and error. Microsoft 365, on the other hand, makes co-authoring simple. It eliminates version control issues and ensures that everyone sees everyone else’s edits in real time. Microsoft 365 delivers all the advantages of working

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Information Governance Tips for eDiscovery Streamline the Process

By |2024-04-03T09:27:35-04:00December 28th, 2023|eDiscovery, Information Governance and Management|

One of the most time-consuming and labor-intensive stages of litigation, eDiscovery can cost millions of dollars and eat up valuable time. Massive amounts of data in widely varying formats make the process overwhelming. But these information governance tips for eDiscovery ease the process significantly. Complicated Data Landscape Digital evidence plays a pivotal role in litigation, and data requests can involve millions of documents. Relevant information lives in documents and emails, instant messages, voice mails, recorded meetings, customer input on websites, and more. Further, gathering this information requires accessing numerous data environments. For example, the organization may store data in multiple

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Considering SharePoint Premium? Business Benefits Offer Impressive ROI

By |2024-04-02T11:26:28-04:00December 20th, 2023|Information Governance and Management, Technology|

For businesses drowning in data, SharePoint Premium offers a lifeline. For instance, envision managing thousands of client contracts, each with many orders and invoices, varying expiration dates and needs. Premium makes the chaos manageable by delivering timely alerts, extracting actionable insights, and automating follow up. Uniting the AI-driven capabilities of Microsoft Syntex with the unparalleled document management features in SharePoint, Premium helps businesses unlock data value. With SharePoint original, users create compelling content and collaborate easily across the Microsoft 365 environment. Premium takes that several steps further. SharePoint Premium adds advanced AI capabilities to govern and secure critical data assets

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In-house eDiscovery Saves Time and Money, Delivers Increased Visibility

By |2024-04-02T11:24:56-04:00December 13th, 2023|eDiscovery, Information Governance and Management, Technology|

Traditionally, organizations have used outside vendors to handle their eDiscovery needs. Now, however, eDiscovery solutions have evolved to the point where even small to midsize organizations can bring eDiscovery in house. In-house eDiscovery brings significant benefits, but it requires the right tools and a strategic approach. Organizations considering in-house eDiscovery should think about the types of data they need to collect. For instance, many eDiscovery solutions can handle emails and documents. But more complex data types such as instant messages or social media will require more sophisticated solutions. Additional considerations include the amount of litigation the organization typically manages and

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