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Identity Theft

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your name, your Social Security number, or some other personal, financial, or medical information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. Online threats like phishing, malware, or hacking can lead to identity theft.

If your personal information is lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised, you can minimize the potential damage from identity theft.

Keep business functioning with remote work options

This article was originally published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on March 17, 2020

As the impact of COVID-19 is felt around the world, local businesses are preparing for the challenge of how to remain functional and effective if their employees can’t come to the workplace.

Cybersecurity Trends in Hawaii

This article was originally published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on February 18, 2020.

The continuous buzz of privacy breaches and data loss in the news is enough to make the hardiest of cybersecurity experts cringe. Everyone who goes online, particularly business owners, should consider how they can best protect themselves. The good news is there are some viable options and resources to help you.

Consider Three C’s – Connectivity, Compute Power and Consumerization


This article was originally published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on January 21, 2020

It’s the start of the year, which is the ideal time to refresh your outlook especially when it comes to technology and how it can continue to improve our lives. What’s your technology vision for 2020? Sunny with passing showers? Or not so clear and partly cloudy?

Tips to protect your online persona

This article was originally published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on December 24, 2019.

Online usage and social media is, in a sense, the modern wild west. It’s important to be thoughtful and conscious of what you’re putting out there to avoid issues now and in the future.

When is the right time to replace your computer?

This article was originally published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on November 26, 2019.

Being a local information technology manager, people often ask me, “When should I replace my computer?” There are many things to consider when deciding whether to replace your computer.

For cybersecurity, prioritize talent over tools if necessary

This article was originally published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on October 29, 2019.

As with everything, it all starts with a plan, a budget and a roadmap. Identify the assets you need to protect and how much you can spend to protect them. Information security is an on-going investment in your business that should be planned and budgeted for annually.

Cybersecurity requires taking proactive steps

This article was originally published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on October 1, 2019

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NSCAM) and its goal is to raise awareness and empower everyone online to be safer, more secure and better able to protect their personal information by taking simple, actionable steps. This year NSCAM emphasizes personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home and in the workplace.

There's a New Generation for Desktop Virtualization

This article was originally published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on September 13, 2019

Today the next generation of DaaS, Workspace as a Service (WaaS), takes the desktop virtualization concept one giant leap forward.

Disaster-Proof Your Business Against Man-Made and Natural Threats

This article was originally published in the Honolulu Star Advertiser on August 6, 2019.

It’s hurricane season in Hawaii and while we tend to think of natural disasters like hurricanes, floods and tsunamis when we think about incidents that could impact our business, the unfortunate reality is in today’s world, it’s more likely to be a man-made threat. On any given day, human error, a prolonged power outage, a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack or a ransomware threat are more likely to negatively impact our business than a natural disaster.