Multifactor Authentication (MFA), also known as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Two-Step Verification (2SV), is a security mechanism used to enhance the protection of digital accounts, systems, and data by requiring users to provide multiple forms of authentication...
You’ve probably heard of ransomware by now. It’s software designed to block access to a computer system until money, a ransom, is paid. In today’s heavily digitized world for business, the rise of ransomware attacks is a big concern for small and large businesses...
Social media has become an integral part of business and consumer life. For businesses, social media has opened new avenues for marketing, awareness, education, and relationship-building with customers. Let’s talk about a few pros and cons of using social media for...
May 4th is World Password Day. Everyday we are required to remember, enter, reset and reinforce passwords to access tools and information we need. From unlocking your phone to checking your email, you enter mulitple passwords each day. While it can be difficult to...
Did you know that April 5th is National Flash Drive Day? It commemorates the day in 2000 when the US issued the patent for the USB drive. Flash drives were a game changer in the tech industry, and are still useful to this day, even with newer cloud-based options on...
JFG is Eastern North Carolina’s local expert for Security Awareness Training for small businesses. Security Awareness Training teaches employees about cyber security and phishing and how to keep their data safe. It also promotes best practices and good habits. This...
