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We are IT Horizons - an IT company that strives to provide the ultimate solution for all your technology needs. We are blogging to help educate businesses in our community and keep them informed of current trends and opportunities.

Entrepreneur and Indigenous Leader working on impactful projects in Information Technology, Communications, Websites, Marketing, Graphics, and Information Design. Métis Artist and MBA Candidate.

Angie Saltman

7 Simple Steps for Better Cybersecurity

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and at IT Horizons, we’re here to help you and your team navigate the digital world safely. While cyber threats continue to evolve, there are things you can do to secure your personal and professional information. Here are seven simple steps:   1. Use Strong Passwords Don’t use the same password for all your logins. Create complex passwords using letters, numbers, and symbols. Managing multiple passwords? Try using a password manager for increased security and convenience. We’ve found that BitWarden is a good, user-friendly option for managing passwords within an organization. You can customize it to provide just enough access for those who need it, and nothing more. Going passwordless is becoming a strong up and coming authentication method. It requires enrolling a PIN and matching your biometric (fingerprint) with your Windows devices using Windows Hello for Business. For all other devices you would use...
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10 Reasons Why Incorporating Data Privacy is A Savvy Business Move

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Data privacy might sound like a dry topic, but actually, it's incredibly cool – and crucial – for Canadian businesses and organizations. Here’s why:

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An Introduction to IT

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You’ve probably heard of ‘IT’ a lot and might use the term yourself. But what does IT really mean? Let’s break it down.

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The IT Things We Do

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Here are some things our team does for our IT Managed Services clients in an average week!

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Ultimate Guide to IT Project Management

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Some teams sit around the break room talking about that one big project that might happen, or vacation plans… but if you want to see our team get super animated about a topic, it probably involves IT Project Management.

Because there’s nothing more exciting than starting a huge IT project that’ll require everyone’s favourite skills, right? Wrong? OK, well, let’s chat about what we love about IT project management and all the things you won’t have to worry about because we’ve got it covered.

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