Posts by D2 Solutions
What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?
At D2 Solutions, we realize that there are few things invoke instant panic like a missing smartphone or laptop. Our lives revolve around these devices. Files, personal finances, apps, passwords, pictures, videos, and so much more are included here. There is more personal information in them than in your wallet. You have a lot of…
Read MoreMicrosoft Productivity Score Overview
At D2 Solutions, we understand that productivity can be challenging to track, no matter whether employees are working in the office, hybrid, or remotely. What is the best way to ensure they are using their tools effectively? What can you do to help them adopt best practices? Managers often ask themselves these questions. Their focus…
Read MoreHelpful Tips for Keeping Your Shared Cloud Storage Organized
D2 Solutions understands that cloud file storage revolutionized the way we handle documents. No more having to email files back and forth. No more wondering which person in the office has the most recent copy of a document. Just make sure to keep your shared cloud storage systems organized. Between 2015 and 2022, the percentage…
Read More6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement
At D2 Solutions, we know that many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. Companies feel that things don’t need to be so formal. They’ll just tell staff what’s expected when it comes up and think that’s good enough. This way of thinking, however, can cause problems for small and mid-sized businesses. Employees cannot…
Read More6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should Not Be Using Any Longer
At D2 Solutions, we want you to to know that one constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, get old and are retired. New tools replace those that are obsolete. Discontinued technology can leave computers and networks vulnerable to attacks. You shouldn’t use…
Read MoreHow Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection
Security awareness training tends to focus on phishing for a reason. For the past decade or two, all types of attacks have been delivered through this method. Phishing emails are used to launch ransomware, credential theft, database breaches, and more. At D2 Solutions we are here to help your company improve your Phishing Detection methods…
Read MoreDid You Just Receive a Text from Yourself? Learn What Smishing Scams to Expect
When compared to two years ago, how many text messages do you receive from companies today? Like many people, you probably have quite a few more. At D2 Solutions, we’ve seen the trend, and realizes what risks are coming from the other side of that SMS. This is because retailers have begun bypassing bloated email…
Read MoreHow Often Do You Need to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?
A phishing training session has been completed. Employees are also taught how to spot phishing emails. I’m glad it’s going well for you. That is until about 5-6 months later. Your company suffers a costly ransomware infection due to a click on a phishing link. Cybersecurity awareness training is important. The same information is being…
Read MoreHome Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network
There has been an increase in the number of internet-connected devices in homes. During the past decade, it has grown exponentially. A typical home now has 10.37 devices connected to the internet. PCs and mobile devices make up a little over half of those and the rest are IoT devices. IoT stands for Internet of…
Read MoreGet More Unplugged Laptop Time with These Battery-Saving Hacks
At D2 Solutions, we know that one of the big draws of a laptop computer is that you can use it anywhere. You don’t need to have it plugged in all the time because it has an internal battery. Your laptop may start out with several hours of battery life when you first buy it.…
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