Security

Log4j Vulnerability

By now, you have probably heard about the recent Log4j vulnerability. First, what is Log4j?   Log4j is a framework software developers use to record user activity and the behavior of applications for subsequent review. Distributed free by the nonprofit Apache Software Foundation, Log4j has been downloaded millions of times [...]

12 Days of What to Look For – Day 5, Enable MFA

On Day 5 of our countdown we make this wish to you...Enable MFA! Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is one of the easiest things you can do to protect your online assets.  MFA enhances your organization's security by requiring your users to identify themselves by more than a username and [...]

12 Days of What to Look For – Day 4, Verify Your Source!

As we countdown to Day 4, we continue to enforce...Verify Your Source! Especially when shopping online, it's important to verify the source you are purchasing from.  Any online store that allows you to make a purchase should be secured, meaning you’ll see “https://” at the beginning of its URL [...]

12 Days of What to Look For – Day 3, Watch Your Accounts!

The Third Holiday Tip That BMT Brings to You...Watch Your Accounts! Keep a close eye on your bank and credit card accounts.   You can make this task easier by limiting your holiday shopping to a single credit card and email address. Doing so will also reduce the risk of [...]

12 Days of What to Look For – Day 2, No Autofill

The Second Holiday Tip That BMT Sends to You...No Autofilll! When you save your username and password on a website, your password manager remembers them. From that point forward, it will attempt to automatically fill them into username and password boxes it sees on that website. This makes signing [...]

Top Holiday Scams for 2021 – 12 Days of What to Look For

Tis the season of scamming!  While most of us are enjoying time with friends and family, the bad guys are preying on the increase of online payments and web usage during the holidays.  We decided to take 12 days this holiday season and provide some quick tips and things [...]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Week 4

The final week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month emphasizes that security should be a priority and not an afterthought, and we look at how the actions we take today can affect the future of personal, consumer, and business cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is increasingly integral for securely working, learning, and playing. We'll [...]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Week 3

We continue on with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week (10/18-10/22) we focus on what's new in the world of online security. Please review our videos and free resources to learn the latest in how to protect your online assets. Protect yourself and stay safe! Week 3 Video - [...]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Week 2

We continue on with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week (10/11-10/15) we direct our attention to the growing world of phishing. Please review our video and free resources to learn how to better detect and report phishing attempts. Week 2 Video - Easily Detect and Report Phishing Attempts 90% [...]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Week 1

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Simple, Everyday Things You Can Do To Keep Secure We are kicking off National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week (10/4-10/8) we focus on simple things you can do to improve your security posture. (Password Manager and 2FA). Please review the video and free resources below to [...]

Webinar Event: Office 365 – Top Tools to Power Your Small Business

Join Team BMT next Thursday, June 10 for a great lunch and learn event!  Hosted by the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC), BMT will present on Office 365 – Top Tools to Power Your Small Business.  The webinar event offers a number of valuable tips and tools to [...]

BMT Named to MSP 500 for Security Expertise

Business Machine Technologies (BMT) is excited to announce that CRN, a brand of the Channel Company, has named BMT to its 2021 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Security 100 category.  This annual list identifies top North American solution providers who have innovative approaches to Managed Services [...]

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