Are You Eligible for Microsoft 365 Government Software?

Did you know that there’s a special version of Microsoft 365 for government agencies and employees? This special edition of Microsoft Office 365 is available to select government agencies and entities that handle data subject to certain government regulations/requirements.

What is Phishing and How Can You Stop It?

In a few recent video blogs, the Protected Trust team has discussed the issue of phishing and how it affects companies of all sizes. In these videos, we showcased a few different examples of email phishing that have succeeded before.

Real-World Examples of Ethical Phishing Emails

In a recent video blog, I sat down with Sean Jacobs to discuss a real-world example of a phishing email that he had turned into a training opportunity. Using that email, he could showcase to clients how easy it is for employees to fall victim to a phishing scam.

Why We Provide Clients with Tailored Solutions

I recently sat down with Bill Sands of the Protected Trust team and talked about what it is that clients need from their computing devices and software. What do they need so that they can achieve an “ideal state” for profitability and productivity? Treating Clients Like Family At the start of the video, Bill talks […]

[Online Course] Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection

As time goes on, the technology we use to accomplish tasks becomes ever more advanced. For example, at the start of the millennium, the FCC defined internet speeds of 200 Kbps as “high-speed.” In 2018, the average internet speed in the USA, according to data cited by the NCTA, was 93.98 Mbps. Just for reference, […]

[Online Course] Does Your Team Need Training in Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft Teams is an incredibly useful collaboration and communication tool for modern businesses. By combining chat features, collaborative document editing for Microsoft Office files, meeting coordination, and built-in team calling features, Microsoft Teams provides a robust collaboration platform for any business—large or small.

Why Are Businesses Switching to Microsoft Teams?

Many of Protected Trust’s clients have made the switch to Microsoft Teams in recent years—sometimes to the surprise of the Protected Trust team! In today’s video, we talk about some of the possible reasons why businesses have made the move to Teams instead of Google or Apple’s online collaboration tools. There are many reasons why […]

How Do Funny Cat GIFs Bolster Business Collaboration?

It’s a crazy thought, but employees sharing something like funny cat GIFs can actually have a positive impact on team collaboration—and thus employee productivity. Now, we know you might be wondering: “Cat GIFs, really? How could those possibly help?” Before you discount the idea out of hand, check out the lively discussion in this video, […]

How do Hackers Get Your Business Information?

Everyone knows what a cyber attack is. After all, we constantly hear about data breaches and cybersecurity threats in the news. But how do hackers actually execute these attacks? In this video and corresponding blog post, Security Architect Sean Jacobs explains just how easy it is for hackers to gain entry into most businesses—plus how […]

9 Red Flags to Avoid Being a Phishing Victim

During a livestream, we aren’t always able to cover everything on our agenda. As was the case in our livestream with NOC Manager Sean Jacobs when he took us through a live phishing attack from both the attacker’s and victim’s perspectives. You can see part of the recorded livestream on the right. Though we were […]