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Social engineering is when hackers try to trick you into revealing private information that will allow them to hack your accounts. One popular way has been those little “here’s my favorite..." fill-in-the-blank games on Facebook, but that’s not the only one. Sometimes hackers will create fake accounts, try to become friends, and manipulate you into revealing data. They have all types of creative scams. Tip: Never give away anything that they could use to guess your password (like pet names, favorite colors, etc.), money, or access to any of your accounts. #cybersecurity #hackers #databreach #BCI

Hackers are looking for new ways to gain access to company networks, and the most common trick they use today isn’t a trick at all. A growing number of so-called hackers aren’t trying to break in but are waltzing through the front door using identity-oriented tactics. In response, a zero-trust cybersecurity approach is critical to keeping data safe. This architecture requires all users to verify their identities to gain access to the network, regardless of where they are coming from. Read on! - https://smpl.is/9t3if #BCI

We celebrated 31 years of BCI with cake, ice cream, and sharing what we love about our company! Here's to the incredible team, valued customers, and amazing journey that brought us here. Cheers to many more years of making IT happen!! ????

Founded in 1993 by Tony Bailey, BCI began as a structured cabling company and has since grown into a leading Value-Added Reseller and Managed IT Service Provider. Tony's vision laid a strong foundation for our success. Today, as we celebrate our 31st anniversary, we’re grateful for each employee, customer, and partner who has been part of this journey. Over the years, we’ve earned accolades like CRN’s Elite 150 MSP and Top Security 100 in the U.S., recognition as the #1 IT company in Mississippi, and the “Top in Tech” award multiple times. We’ve also been honored as the Best Place to Work and Regional Partner of the Year for Fortinet and APC. Key milestones include moving to our headquarters in 1998, a major expansion in 2000, building a multi-million-dollar data center in 2011, and a new era of leadership under owner Jonathan Hollingshead in 2018. Jonathan’s commitment to our values and vision has propelled BCI forward, supported by a team of engineers who are among the best in the country. Our success is due to the incredible people who make up BCI. Our leadership has fostered a culture of integrity, passion, and collaboration, shaping a team we’re truly proud of. We’re excited for the next chapter! Share your favorite memories of BCI in the comments below, and thank you for being part of our journey over the past 31 years!

Do you have old, unused accounts online? It’s time to delete them! Leaving old accounts open exposes you to extra cybersecurity risks. What old accounts might you have forgotten to delete? Myspace? Reddit? Share ideas below, as it might help others remember an account they forgot too! #techtip #workculture #cybersecurity #BCI

You can only be as good as the effort you put in! #motivation #growthmindset #entrepreneur #BCI

Is your private data being bought, sold, or traded by hackers on the dark web? Are you going to wait until you’re in the middle of a data breach to find out? (Pro Tip: We wouldn’t recommend it!) Get your FREE Cybersecurity Assessment and find out if your information is on the dark web so you can take action before you have a bigger problem - https://smpl.is/9t3ia #cybersecurity #hackers #databreach #BCI

Did you know that 37% of malicious email attachment types are .doc and .dot? If you get an attachment from an unknown source, DON’T open it! ?? Forward it to your IT team for investigation. #cybersecurity #hackers #databreach #BCI

Working remotely is about to change for anyone who uses Microsoft Remote Desktop to access the Windows platform. The software giant announced the introduction of a Windows App as a Remote Desktop replacement. App users can now access the Windows platform and its programs as if they are using a cloud PC, regardless of what kind of device they’re on. Read more - https://smpl.is/9t3i7 #BCI

With today’s technology, you can view your entire bank account and all of your transactions with a single click! But, even though it’s that easy, most people still don’t check their accounts regularly. It’s important to keep a close eye on your credit and financial statements to look for anything that seems unusual. That way, if you do find something suspicious, you can act quickly. Time matters! Want more tech tips? Follow us. We post new tips to help you leverage technology while staying secure each week. #techtip #informationtechnology #itforbusiness #BCI