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CRU Solutions’ cybersecurity blog features information about small business IT for decision-makers and end-users. Check back often for new information or subscribe to receive regular updates!

multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Why You Should Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the best ways to help keep your online accounts secure.  While MFA can be defeated (since no tool is 100% perfect), the extra step creates a roadblock that may make a cybercriminal more likely to move on to the next target.
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Identify and Prioritize Technology Gaps

How to Identify and Prioritize Technology Gaps

As systems age and technology advances, weaknesses and gaps become more apparent.  Your IT provider can help you identify and prioritize the technology gaps in your business to fit your needs and budget.
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Password Be Hacked

How Quickly Can Your Password Be Hacked?

How quickly can your password be hacked? It depends. Hackers use sophisticated knowledge and tools to try and crack passwords. You can make it harder for them by using multi-factor authentication, complex passphrases, or passwords created at random by a password manager.
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Cyber Insurance for Your Small Business

What to Know About Cyber Insurance for Your Small Business

A few years ago, most small business owners considered cyber insurance optional.  Today, cybercrime is so far-reaching that no organization is too small for cyber insurance.  Here’s what to know about cyber insurance for your small business.
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CRU Solutions Celebrates 40 Years

CRU Solutions Celebrates 40 Years

Act with integrity and do the right thing. Be helpful and truthful. - Jim Kerr These words motivate every team member at CRU Solutions. They guide how we interact with each other and with our clients. Jim Kerr has cultivated this approach since he began the business 40 years ago.
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