The buzz surrounding Microsoft’s Windows 10 shouldn’t be anything new to those considering the newest upgrade. You’ve either been pressured by the little box on the bottom right of your screen to make the switch, or you can’t escape the office debates, but no matter how you look at it, upgrading to Windows 10 is a big deal.
Of course you could say the same about any major software or Operating System (OS) upgrade. But when it comes to your OS, you absolutely have to weigh the pros and cons before making the decision to stay or upgrade.
Upgrading too soon can cause frustration and downtime. Neither of which will make the lives of your coworkers or customers any easier. Computers are an integral part of your business, understanding the risks inherent in any OS upgrade is critical in mitigating problems associated with the installation.
We recommend waiting at least six months between the dates the software is released and installing it. Because that six months is almost up (January 29th being the six-month mark of its release) for Windows 10, we came up with a list of the four main talking points—and their pros and cons—to help you avoid the pain of a botched upgrade to Windows 10.
Month: January 2016
Missing These Opens Up Your Computer to Cyber-Attacks
Cyber-attacks have been a plague throughout the world this past year, whose victims include government agencies, businesses, international banks, and citizens. No one seems safe from data breaches, and because so many of these cyber terrorists evade capture, the problem seems unending. Anonymous hackers breach servers to dump terabytes of sensitive information, and their victims—often collateral damage—have their social security numbers, emails, names, and more displayed, sold, or exposed for the world to see.
In the business world, a breach in your computer security can lead to lost revenue, costly downtime, or even a loss of customers when sensitive company and client information is stolen. Typical dangers range from simple data theft and damaging malware attacks to cyber mischief meant to wreak havoc on your servers, weeks or even months after the initial breach. The most startling aspect of these dangers is how easily they infiltrate computers and servers, sometimes lingering in the background as they mine for data and record user information—all without your knowledge.
Hiring professional security is common practice for companies looking to protect warehouses full of goods, so why shouldn’t businesses extend the same protection to their valuable data? Securing your networks against cyber threats isn’t just about safeguarding information—it’s about assuring others that your company won’t experience sudden downtime or a halt in productivity due to a breach.
Below are four must-have factors if you want to dodge the next cyber-attack.