THE KEY TO A SAFE AND EFFICIENT SMARTPHONE

Megan Poljacik • June 28, 2024

The National Security Agency recently recommended that iPhone and Android users restart their phones once a week to help guard against potential cyber threats. Our phones have become essential for communication, entertainment, and productivity in all aspects of life. The home and office are becoming more intertwined with this ever increasing reliance on smartphones to manage our lives. In today's digital landscape where cyber threats loom, phone security is not just a best practice but a necessity. This is especially true for corporations looking to protect sensitive data and maintain operational integrity.

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Home and business users alike can benefit from regular phone maintenance. One of the primary reasons to regularly update and reboot your phone is to install security patches that fix vulnerabilities in the operating system. These patches help protect your phone from potential cyber threats and unauthorized access to your data. Additionally, updates often include performance improvements that can enhance the speed and efficiency of your phone, reducing the likelihood of glitches or crashes. By staying up to date, you also ensure that your phone remains compatible with the latest apps and software updates, preventing any compatibility issues that may arise. Bug fixes included in updates address reported issues, boosting the performance and stability of the device. Updates also frequently introduce new features and functionalities that can enhance your user experience and provide you with additional capabilities (like fun new emojis!).


Many people use their personal phones to store a variety of sensitive corporate information, including confidential emails, client details, and important documents. It is crucial to implement strong phone security measures to protect this data, ensuring that unauthorized individuals cannot access it and that critical business information remains secure from potential breaches. Businesses can do this in the form of Mobile Application Management or MAM. MAM allows for centralized control of user devices without being intrusive. Through MAM, the IT Department can set security policies on mobile applications to help prevent unauthorized access to confidential information. For instance, a company may use MAM to restrict the sharing of proprietary data through certain apps such as Outlook and Teams or to implement encryption protocols for secure data transmission. Additionally, MAM helps prevent data loss by allowing remote management of physical access, so businesses can wipe data from lost or stolen phones to stop unauthorized access.


MAM also enhances productivity by streamlining app distribution, updates, and configurations. For instance, a business can use MAM to update Microsoft Mobile apps automatically so employees always have the newest features and security. Plus, it saves money by managing app licenses, tracking app use, and stopping unauthorized app installs. Mobile Application Management is a must-have for businesses wanting to protect data, stay compliant, boost productivity, and save money when it comes to corporate mobile devices.


So, while it is a good idea to keep your phone up to date by rebooting often and installing updates, having additional security measures in place is essential. In today's world of constant cyber threats and digital weaknesses, it's important to take steps to reduce risks and deepen defenses against security issues. By using solid phone security measures, businesses can minimize the effects of cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security problems on their daily operations.


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IMPACTFUL VIRUSES IN HISTORY: STUXNET

By Megan Poljacik • July 31, 2025
In the early 2000s, tensions in the middle east were on the rise. Iran’s government had begun expanding its uranium enrichment capabilities, insisting it was for nuclear energy purposes. However many countries around the globe feared it was a coverup for a nuclear weapons program. Despite pressure from United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran continued to enrich uranium. Frustrations reached a fever pitch and it appeared a conflict was imminent, until a mysterious solution came from a completely unexpected source: the Stuxnet Computer Worm.

DARK WEB MONITORING: ESSENTIAL SAFEGUARD OR WASTED SPEND?

By Megan Poljacik • June 26, 2025
With growing concerns about data breaches and stolen credentials, many businesses feel pressured to invest in services that claim to scan the dark web for leaked information. But before committing resources, it's worth asking whether these tools actually provide meaningful information or if they are an unproductive expenditure. The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that you can’t reach with standard browsers or search engines. It operates using a system called Tor, which stands for The Onion Router. Tor keeps users anonymous by sending their internet traffic through several different servers around the world, encrypting the data each time. This makes it extremely difficult to trace who someone is or where they’re connecting from. Unlike regular websites that end in .com or .org, dark web sites usually end in .onion and require the Tor browser to access them. While some people use the dark web for legitimate reasons like protecting their privacy or avoiding censorship, it’s mostly associated with hosting illegal activities like online black markets, where stolen corporate data is sold.

PENETRATION TESTING VS VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT

By Megan Poljacik • May 29, 2025
When it comes to protecting your company’s infrastructure, two commonly used terms often cause confusion: vulnerability management and penetration testing. While they both serve the same purpose of keeping your data secure, they work very differently. Think of your company’s IT infrastructure like a museum that stores priceless artifacts. To keep it secure, you wouldn’t just install locks and hope for the best. You’d want to routinely check those locks, ensure windows are closed properly, and perhaps even hire someone to test how easy it is to break in. This is basically the difference between vulnerability management and penetration testing.