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[ Categories ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Types of Insider Threats to Watch For](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-types-of-insider-threats-to-watch-for) Wednesday, 08 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![4 Types of Insider Threats to Watch For](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-8-21/b2ap3_large_180858377_insider_threat_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-types-of-insider-threats-to-watch-for "4 Types of Insider Threats to Watch For") It’s easy to focus on threats that are external to your business, like viruses and malware that are just waiting to infiltrate your network, but what about threats that exist from within? While insider threats are not particularly common in the dramatic, over-the-top way that they are made out to be in movies and media, they are still a very real issue that should be addressed by your organization’s network security protocols. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Network Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Sabotage](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/sabotage) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-types-of-insider-threats-to-watch-for#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-types-of-insider-threats-to-watch-for) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Properly Managed IT Can be a Game Changer for Massachusetts Businesses](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/properly-managed-it-can-be-a-game-changer-for-massachusetts-businesses) Tuesday, 07 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Properly Managed IT Can be a Game Changer for Massachusetts Businesses](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/689/b2ap3_large_306195861_managed_IT_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/properly-managed-it-can-be-a-game-changer-for-massachusetts-businesses "Properly Managed IT Can be a Game Changer for Massachusetts Businesses") The last year and a half has ushered in many valuable lessons, and for many smaller businesses, the takeaway was the importance of good people and reliable technology when it comes to making major shifts to how a business operates. From the technology side, many businesses struggled to obtain normality in a world that suddenly shifted to remote. If you managed to do it on your own, we applaud you. We saw the struggle and were able to assist with our clients through technologies we had been using for years, and for the most part, it paid off. Tags: [Managed Service](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/properly-managed-it-can-be-a-game-changer-for-massachusetts-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/properly-managed-it-can-be-a-game-changer-for-massachusetts-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Easy Actions Every Employee Can Do to Keep Their Computer Clean](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-easy-actions-every-employee-can-do-to-keep-their-computer-clean) Monday, 06 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![3 Easy Actions Every Employee Can Do to Keep Their Computer Clean](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-6-21/b2ap3_large_195291162_computer_clean_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-easy-actions-every-employee-can-do-to-keep-their-computer-clean "3 Easy Actions Every Employee Can Do to Keep Their Computer Clean") Regular computer maintenance is part of maintaining healthy IT infrastructure, but one aspect that can often go by the wayside is keeping your computer physically clean. By this, we mean keeping it dust-free, clean and tidy. We’ve put together a shortlist of everyday actions that employees of any caliber can use to keep their workstations clean. This will help your organization take preventative measures over time and (hopefully) prolong the lifespan of your business’ technology. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Computer](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-easy-actions-every-employee-can-do-to-keep-their-computer-clean#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-easy-actions-every-employee-can-do-to-keep-their-computer-clean) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Everything You Need to Know About Windows 8.1 End of Life](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-8-1-end-of-life) Friday, 03 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Everything You Need to Know About Windows 8.1 End of Life](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-3-21/b2ap3_large_48282053_windows_8_eol_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-8-1-end-of-life "Everything You Need to Know About Windows 8.1 End of Life") With Microsoft announcing that the Windows 11 release is right around the corner, most users will be looking to upgrade to hardware that supports it. This is a topic for another day. As we approach the Windows 11 launch, Microsoft is gearing up to retire one of its most controversial (and ultimately innovative) operating systems to date, Windows 8.1. Today, we thought we’d talk a little bit about the mixed bag Windows 8.1 is and how it will be important to move off of the software by January 2023. Tags: [Microsoft](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [Upgrade](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Windows](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-8-1-end-of-life#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-8-1-end-of-life) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What You Need to Know About the Internet of Things](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-internet-of-things) Wednesday, 01 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![What You Need to Know About the Internet of Things](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-1-21/b2ap3_large_331638904_IoT_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-internet-of-things "What You Need to Know About the Internet of Things") In today’s ever-connected world, many devices are capable of utilizing an Internet connection to share and access information, including some rather unorthodox ones. All of these devices contribute to the greater collective which is referred to as the Internet of Things. While this type of unprecedented connectivity can be a great boon for businesses, it also represents great risks for business owners who do not take it seriously. 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