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4️⃣ Reasons Your Team Needs Up-To-Date Cybersecurity Knowledge

Instead of being a source of high risk, a well-informed and prepared team can significantly mitigate cybersecurity risks. Here are a few compelling reasons why investing in employee training is the ultimate defense for securing your data.

1. Enhanced Awareness
Our world-class training sessions educate employees to recognize warning signs. They will learn to recognize suspicious emails and unusual website behavior and what proactive actions to take.

2. Risk Mitigation
Teach your employees the consequences associated with risky online behavior. The more they understand, the more they’ll want to follow best practices and become active participants in avoiding breaches.

3. Response Readiness
Training not only helps in prevention, but also prepares employees to respond quickly and effectively when a cybersecurity problem happens. They'll know the necessary steps to report incidents promptly and take immediate actions to contain potential damage.

4. Cultivating a Security Culture
Training helps create a culture of cybersecurity awareness within your organization. Following best practices becomes part of your day-to-day activities and processes. You’ll see increased responsibility across all departments.

Our sessions cover a spectrum of topics, from identifying phishing attempts to practicing safe browsing habits and handling sensitive data securely.

When it comes to your technology and cybersecurity, there are no questions too big or too small. Contact Centriworks today for a consultation (it’s complimentary). Reach us online or email us at [email protected] to get started.

🔐 Another day, another data breach…

These incidents are more and more common, so don’t put off building your defenses!

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Dollar Tree Impacted by ZeroedIn Data Breach Affecting 2 Million Individuals ZeroedIn says personal information of 2 million individuals was compromised in an August 2023 data breach that impacts customers such as Dollar Tree.

🎨 Artsclamation! is an annual fine art sale featuring 35+ local and regional artists offering a variety of original works. All proceeds benefit the patients and families receiving behavioral health services at Covenant Health of East Tennessee Peninsula Hospital and outpatient clinics. Centriworks is proud to support Artsclamation! again this year. The Preview Party is Friday Dec. 1st & the public sale is Saturday Dec. 2 — details on the website:

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Attackers use emails, text messages, and even phone calls to deceive your employees into divulging sensitive information like passwords, financial details, or personal data.

Here are five essential steps to fortify your defenses:

☑️ 1. Education.
Educate yourself and your team about the latest forms of phishing to better understand the red flags in suspicious emails or messages. The cybercriminals are constantly upping their game, so you should, too.

☑️ 2. Verify.
Always verify the authenticity of the sender before clicking on links or attachments. Pay close attention to email addresses, grammar, and the legitimacy of the request. With the utilization of AI, it’s getting more difficult to spot imposters.

☑️ 3. Security Tools.
Utilizing the right security tools is important to implementing a robust cybersecurity solution. Tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and email filters all add layers of protection against phishing attempts. We can help you determine the right combination of tools to protect your system and data.

☑️ 4. Software Updates.
It’s critical to regularly update business applications, including your Microsoft suite and operating systems. Updates and patching help prevent exploitation by cyberattackers who are constantly finding new ways to breach existing applications and systems. We can help you manage automatic or scheduled updates.

☑️ 5. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA & 2FA):
Enable MFA/2FA wherever possible. This adds an extra layer of security if your password gets compromised. Yes, it’s another inconvenience, but it’s a highly-effective defense against a breach.

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❤️ It’s Giving Tuesday! ❤️ Today’s the day many non-profit organizations are looking for the extra boost your donation can provide. At Centriworks, we are proud to support many wonderful organizations throughout East Tennessee that benefit the people (and wildlife) of our community!

Centriworks is proud to directly donate a percentage of our total profits to our local community, but our commitment goes beyond just funds. We encourage and enable our employees to volunteer their extra time and talents to charities and other organizations that need help, further enriching and benefiting those in need. We believe in the impact of charity, and how it can affect future generations for the better.

You can check out some of our Community Spotlight videos here:

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🎉 Happy Systems Engineers Day!

Systems Engineers help bring our technology to life. Today is our chance to celebrate the experts who design and implement the tech systems that keep businesses running. 🙌

🛍️ Shopping small & local is fun! Small businesses are an important part of our local economy and the fabric of our community. Below are just a few resources listing local businesses that would be great places to go for your holiday shopping — but don’t just this weekend, keep it going all year ‘round! Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Small Business Saturday!

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💻 Are you struggling with finding the right technology partner to keep your company productive, compliant, and cybersecure? Get the cybersecurity strategies and tools you need to remain safe and sound. It’s critical to always be one step ahead of threat actors.

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Did you know Ben Shelton, the 2023 US Open semifinalist, was last year’s Knoxville Challenger champion? We’re looking forward to some great tennis action this week at the 2023 Knoxville Challenger, where Centriworks is proud to be a Net Sponsor! This USTA Pro Circuit Event takes place at UTK's Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Center through Sunday, Nov. 12th and benefits our friends at McNabb Center… for tickets visit: https://hubs.li/Q027SN3x0 🎾 Bonus: Kids 12 & under are free!

🌟 We had a great time last night at the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce Choice Awards Gala!

Phishing attacks are already devastatingly successful. What happens when artificial intelligence makes them even harder to spot?

🚨 With generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, hackers can easily produce messages in perfect English, devoid of the basic mistakes that Americans are increasingly trained to spot.

🚨 AI can also analyze people’s online messages and learn how to impersonate them in phishing messages sent to their friends, family or professional contacts.

🚨 Beyond crafting messages and analyzing data, AI can rapidly generate the digital trappings of a convincing ruse, like websites, social media accounts and even synthetic imagery like profile photos.

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Hackers Are Weaponizing AI To Improve Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are already devastatingly successful, and artificial intelligence is making them even harder to spot.

🎯 Get to the heart of your technology’s strengths and weaknesses.

Get a Centriworks network, cybersecurity, or copier/printer image output assessment.

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Did you know Centriworks is one of East Tennessee’s TOP WORKPLACES?

Centriworks isn't just a … it's your platform to excel. 🚀 Shape your journey while collaborating with experts in the field. We're thrilled to present a range of opportunities including System Administrators, Engineers, Help Desk Champions, and more. Join a thriving tech hub and be part of something big.

🌟 Let's innovate together! Start here:

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It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month… do you know where you stand with your overall cybersecurity exposure level? 🎃 Take our free quiz to get a more clear picture of the current risks you’re facing: https://hubs.li/Q025SrCZ0

⚠️ A recent survey identified as the biggest challenge smaller organizations face today (59%), with 49% more concerned than they were six months ago.

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Cybersecurity the Biggest Challenge for Smaller Organizations A survey identified cybersecurity as the biggest challenge small organizations face today, with 49% more concerned than they were six months ago.

Did you know? 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Mammograms alone find 85-90% of breast cancers. This technology saves lives every day! Centriworks is proud to support Paint the Mountains Pink — a special initiative by The Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation and LeConte Medical Center (Covenant Health of East Tennessee) that helps educate our community and provides free mammograms to women in Sevier County who cannot afford them. Visit https://hubs.li/Q0251h3_0 to learn more about the importance of and regular screenings! 💗🎗️♀️

🐷🐷🐷 Remember the three little pigs? You’re sitting in the straw house right now, but you need the brick house to withstand the big bad wolf’s huff and puff. 🐺

If you’re running the business, who’s supposed to be maintaining the tech and protecting your business data? It’s probably been designated as a shared duty between you and your staff, but tech requires a lot more attention and care than that.

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How technology roadblocks can hurt your business | Centriworks How technology roadblocks can hurt your small-to-medium-sized business9 Oct 2023Remember the three little pigs? You’re sitting in the straw house right now, but you need the brick house to withstand the big bad wolf’s huff and puff. If you’re running the business, who’s supposed to be maint...

🎾 We're excited to be one the sponsors of this fun event again this year!

Congratulations Blount Memorial Foundation on a great fundraising event! 🙌

The Classic Golf Tournament - Blount Memorial Foundation Registration for the 34th Annual The Classic is now open! Join us Monday, September 25, 2023 Thank you for participating in our 33rd Annual The Classic- we netted over $62,000 through this event! Our 2021 The Classic took place on Monday, September 27, 2021. We are excited to announce we raised a ne...

It’s a beautiful morning at Egwani Farms Golf Course in Rockford for the ORNL Federal Credit Union charity golf tournament! Centriworks Ambassador & Long Drive Professional Brady Torbitt is at our Centriworks sponsored hole helping to raise funds for Iva’s Place, a local nonprofit that provides support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. 🏌️‍♂️

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✔️ Cybersecurity Awareness TECH TIP:

You run a huge risk by using weak, easy-to-remember passwords. You use them because they’re convenient, short, and they expedite how long it takes for you to log into your accounts. But what if we told you that longer, more complex didn’t have to be hard to remember?

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Password Management for Businesses | IT Support | Centriworks Before considering “password123” as a password, try our tips on creating and remembering complex passwords.

Get to the heart of your technology’s strengths and weaknesses to make the right technology and security decisions for your company:
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We had a great time at the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce Summer Picnic last week. Centriworks is a proud member of the Sevierville Chamber and we can’t wait for the next picnic! Congratulations to our prize giveaway winners: Barb Boncyk of First Presbyterian Church of Sevierville, Diane Far of Exit Realty of the Smokies, and Pam Buchanan of The Crossing Church!

Why is ‘Juice Jacking’ suddenly back in the news?

What can you do to avoid juice jacking? Bring your own gear. A general rule of thumb in security is that if an adversary has physical access to your device, you can no longer trust the security or integrity of that device. This also goes for things that plug into your devices.

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Why is ‘Juice Jacking’ Suddenly Back in the News? – Krebs on Security April 14, 2023 38 Comments KrebsOnSecurity received a nice bump in traffic this week thanks to tweets from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about “juice jacking,” a term first coined here in 2011 to describe a potential threat of data thef...