10 IT Resolutions for 2020
Our team put their heads together to come up with ten IT resolutions we would make for our clients and their staffs. These are good, common-sense resolutions that anyone with a computer can take to heart.
We wish you all a very happy holiday and a happy technology New Year.
- I resolve to store my files on the server instead of on my workstation or laptop. That way they will get backed up and I can be confident that I can recover my file or files in a disaster situation.
- I resolve to reboot my computer at least once a week, whether it needs it or not.
- I resolve to verbally verify email requests to transfer funds via wire or purchase gift cards. I will be a warrior against spam and spyware
- I resolve to confirm that the email address of the name in the “from” email field matches what I would expect from my coworker. (John Doe does not use someone@hotmail.com to send emails to me)
- I resolve to keep personal, security-risk information, like passwords and bank account numbers, out of my email/text correspondence. I will use the telephone to directly contact and verify that my information is being given to the appropriate, approved individuals.
- I resolve to treat my passwords like my underwear. Change them often, don’t leave them on my desk, and don’t share them with anyone!
- I resolve to not put sensitive company information on social media!
- I resolve to add a passcode to my cell phone.
- I resolved to patch and update my home (personal)computer to protect my corporate computer when I use the VPN or remote into the corporate network.
- I resolve to call Focus Data Solutions if something just looks/acts/seems squirrelly. “My machine never did that before!” could be a sign that something needs to be looked at by your support staff.