What is the Cloud?

What is the Cloud?

The word “Cloud” is definitely the buzz word now, but when you ask 10 different people, you will probably get different answers about what it means to each person. Here’s some examples: Software as a Service (SaaS) This is web delivered software accessible from a computer with a web browser. There may still be requirements...

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Duleep Pillai
December 4, 2013
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Office 365 Message Encryption Will Be Available in the First Quarter of 2014

Microsoft has announced the upcoming release of Office 365 Message Encryption, which will be available for purchase during the first quarter of 2014. Office 365 Message Encryption allows users to send encrypted emails to recipients, regardless of the destination (Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) For businesses, the release offers the ability to send sensitive business information...

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Duleep Pillai
November 27, 2013
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Simple Security Tips to Avoid Malicious Attacks

Malicious attacks, such as spyware, ransomware, and viruses, are designed to disrupt or damage a computer system. Often, malware is installed onto your computer through an infected email attachment, infected file on the Internet, or malicious website. Fortunately, malware can be prevented by following these security tips: Avoid Links within Pop-Up Windows Most pop-up windows...

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Duleep Pillai
November 26, 2013
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Minimizing the Damage Incurred by a CryptoLocker Infection

CryptoLocker is the latest and most damaging ransomware, encrypting the user’s files using asymmetric encryption, which involves a public key and a private key. The public key simply encrypts the data, while the private key is required for decryption. The attacker offers the private key to users’ who pay the $300 ransom fee within the...

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Duleep Pillai
November 14, 2013
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iPhone Tech Tip: Password Secrets from iPhone

Did you know you are not limited to just a 4 digit iPhone password? You can add an extra layer of protection to your iPhone with an alphanumeric passcode. If you work in a very public place or travel a lot, you may be keen on extra protection for your privacy. Its’ easy to look...

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Duleep Pillai
November 10, 2013
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