January,2025
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What is Threat Exposure
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Gadget of The Month
better secure your data
Do You Really Need Dark Web
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and get more out of
your existing
Technology!
Seamless Smart Home Experience
How Password Managers Protect
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Monitoring?
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Technology Trivia
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Founder CEO
WHAT IS THREAT EXPOSURE MANAGEMENT (TEM) AND WHY
YOU NEED IT?
Threat Exposure Management
(TEM) is an important
on your network. You can’t protect
What to Look for in a TEM
Getting Started with TEM
what you don’t know about!
Solution
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Check your current security
setup
to understand your existing
vulnerabilities and areas for
improvement.
Find a TEM tool that fits your
needs
, ensuring it aligns with
your security goals and integrates
well with your current systems.
Set up the tool
and start
scanning your environment.
Make a plan to fix the weak
spots you find
, prioritizing the
most critical issues.
cybersecurity tool. It helps
organizations find and fix weak
spots in their digital systems. TEM
outsmarts hackers before they
break into your network.
Vulnerability Scanning
A good TEM tool should:
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Be user-friendly
, ensuring that
all team members, regardless of
their technical expertise, can
easily navigate and utilize the tool.
Provide immediate results
,
enabling quick and effective
decision-making to address
potential threats as soon as they
are detected.
Integrate seamlessly
with your
existing security infrastructure,
enhancing overall protection by
working in harmony with other
security tools and systems.
Generate clear and
This looks for open weak spots in
your system. It’s like checking for
unlocked doors in your house.
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Importance of TEM
Threat Intelligence
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Cyber attacks keep getting worse.
Hackers always find new ways to
break in. TEM helps businesses
spot problems before they become
big issues.
This provides insights into new
hacker techniques, helping you
stay informed about what to watch
out for.
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Keep scanning
and improve
your security continuously,
regularly updating your strategies
and tools to stay ahead of
Remediation Planning
TEM allows you to:
Once you find the vulnerabilities,
you need a plan to fix them. TEM
helps you make good choices on
how to patch these spots.
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Find weak points in your network
Fix issues quickly
Reduce your risk of cyber attacks
emerging threats.
comprehensible reports
,
presenting findings in an easily
digestible format that facilitates
understanding and action by all
stakeholders.
Want to learn more about how
TEM can help your company?
Contact us today for help staying
safe in the digital world.
How TEM Works
Benefits of TEM for Your
Business
TEM uses special software to scan
your entire network. It finds
Better Security
places hackers could attack and
helps you fix these weak spots.
Finding and fixing weak spots
makes your whole system much
safer and more resilient.
Continuous Monitoring
TEM keeps looking all the time.
This way, you can find new
Cost Savings
problems as soon as they appear.
Stopping an attack before it
happens can save you a lot of
money. Dealing with the
TICKTIME CUBE
Risk Assessment
Ticktime Cube is your ultimate
time manager to boost your
efficiency and productivity.
The timer comes with a
aftermaths of cyber attacks often
comes with expensive costs.
TEM finds which weak spots are
the most dangerous. This helps
you fix the most important ones
first.
selection of preset countdown
times, but you can also set a
custom time of 99 minutes and
59 seconds or less or use the
stopwatch feature to count up.
Peace of Mind
The TickTime Cube is a single
task countdown timer with a
built-in Pomodoro mode. Just
flip it and the timer will restart
for you.
With TEM, continuous monitoring
ensures your system is always
under watch. This can help you
worry less about cyber attacks.
Main Parts of a TEM Program
Asset Discovery
It’s a fun way to keep track of
your time.
This finds all devices and software
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January,2025
10 TIPS FOR A SEAMLESS SMART HOME EXPERIENCE
Smart homes make life easier. But
to each other. Common hubs
save energy. You can control it
remotely from anywhere.
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unique passwords.
setting one up can be tricky.
Here’s how to make a smooth
smart home system.
include the Amazon Echo and the
Google Nest.
Keep software updated.
Update your devices with new
software. This keeps them safe
from hackers.
Smart locks
Choose Compatible Devices
These let you lock and unlock
your doors with your phone. You
can also share digital keys with
guests.
What is a Smart Home?
Your devices should work with
your hub. When buying, look for
phrases like “Works with Alexa”
or “Google Home compatible”.
What if I have problems with
my smart home?
A smart home uses technology to
control many parts of life. This
includes turning lights on and off
and unlocking doors. You can
control these devices with your
voice or smartphone. These
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Check your network
: Poor
Wi-Fi causes many issues.
Make sure your network is
strong and stable.
Restart your devices
:
Sometimes, you can fix
problems by simply turning
things off and then on again.
Call for help
: Don’t be afraid
to ask for support when you get
stuck.
How can I get my devices to
work together?
Set Up Your Network
You need a strong Wi-Fi network.
You might need to change your
router. Some smart devices work
best on their own network.
Use routines
devices often connect over the
internet and talk to each other.
Routines let you control many
devices with one command. Say,
“Good morning,” and you can
turn on the lights and start your
coffee maker.
Why Should I Make My
Home Smart?
What are some must-have
smart devices?
Smart homes save you time and
energy. They can also make your
home safer. Lastly, they are fun to
use. Just say it and watch it
happen!
Smart lights
Group your devices
Smart homes are great, but they
take some work to set up. Follow
these tips to make the process
smooth.
These let you control your lights
with your voice or phone. You can
change colors and set schedules
too.
Put devices in the same room into
groups. This lets you control all of
them at once.
How do I build my smart
home?
How Do I Keep My Smart
Home Safe?
Need help making your home
smarter? Contact us to make your
home work just how you want it
to.
Smart thermostat
Choose Your Hub
This device learns your schedule
and adjusts the temperature to
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Use strong passwords.
Give
all your devices strong,
The hub acts as the brain of your
smart home. It helps devices talk
HOW PASSWORD MANAGERS
PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNTS
INNOVATIVE
SOLUTIONS TO
IOT DEVICE
HOW IS YOUR
CYBER HYGIENE?
ESSENTIAL TIPS
FOR 2025
A password manager keeps all your
passwords in one place. Think of it as
a digital safe for your login
information.
Features of Password Managers
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Password Generation
: Good
password managers can create
tough, unique passwords for you.
Auto-Fill
: Many password
SECURITY
The Internet of Things is growing day
by day. More devices are connecting
to the internet. And with that growth
comes new security risks.
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Improve your passwords
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Passwords are like keys to your
online home.
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You only need to remember one
password, the master password. This
master password lets you access all
your other passwords.
managers can fill in your login
information on websites. This
saves time and avoids typos.
Secure Notes
: Some password
managers let you store credit card
numbers or important documents.
Password Sharing
: Some tools
let you share passwords safely with
family or coworkers.
Update your software
.
Updating your software is like
getting a flu shot.
Implement two factor
authentication
. It’s like
putting two locks on your door.
Be careful on public Wi-Fi
.
It’s like yelling in a crowded
place.
Identify phishing scams
. It’s
like a fake fisherman trying to
catch you.
Back up your data
. It’s like
making copies of your
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Here are some new ways to keep your
IoT devices safe.
Types of Password Managers
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Apps you download on your phone
or computer
Tools that work in your web
browser
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Use strong passwords. Always
change the default password.
Always update software. This closes
the security gaps in the software.
Encrypt your data. This scrambles
data so others cannot read it.
Develop an IoT security policy.
Establish regulations relating to the
use and security of IoT devices.
Implement network segmentation.
Isolate the IoT devices from other
networks.
Do research before buying. Choose
devices from companies that take
security seriously.
Secure your home network. Enable
network encryption.
How to Choose a Password
Manager
Some offer both options
Why Use a Password Manager?
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Find one with strong encryption
and two-factor authentication.
The manager should be easy for
you to understand and use.
Make sure it works on all your
devices.
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It Helps You Create Strong
Passwords
. Password managers
generate long, random passwords
that are hard to crack.
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important papers.
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It Remembers Your
Passwords
. With a password
manager, you don’t need to
memorize many passwords. The
tool does this for you.
It Keeps Your Passwords Safe.
Password managers use high-level
security to protect your data. Even
if someone hacks the password
manager company, they can’t read
your information.
Review privacy settings
.
Your privacy settings are like
curtains on your windows.
Teach your family about
cybersecurity
. This is for
everyone in your family. It’s like
teaching kids to look both ways.
Research the features you want
and the price you can afford.
Consider using a password manager
today to improve your online security.
If you need help choosing or setting
up a password manager, contact us
today.
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Think twice about what you
connect. Only connect devices you
need.
DO YOU REALLY NEED DARK WEB MONITORING?
TECHNOLOGY TRIVIA
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AI monitoring to spot patterns
that people might miss
. AI helps
them search faster and better.
Real-time alerts when your
information is stolen
. The tools
send an alert right away when they
find your information.
Dark web monitoring looks for
your information on the dark web.
It can find stolen passwords or
credit card numbers. This helps
you know if someone stole your
data.
The Question This Month is:
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What year was the QR code
invented?
But is dark web monitoring really
necessary? Here are the most
important benefits to consider:
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Protection for passwords, credit
card numbers, social security
numbers, and more
. This enables
you take quick, specific actions.
Last month’s answer was
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Identity and business
protection
. It helps you know if
someone stole your personal or
business data. You can then
change passwords and protect
yourself.
Dark web monitoring is an easy way
to protect your information. It
watches when you can’t. If you want
to stay safe online, it’s a good tool to
have.
Archie.
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