We’re excited for playoff hockey and eager to spice up the rivalry! To support those in need and entice our clients to take on the hockey legends at SIRKit, we are hosting our First Annual Charity NHL Playoff Pool that features a $500 CAD donation from SIRKit to the winner’s charity of choice. Whether you’re …
We’re extremely excited to announce that SIRKit has been awarded Best Managed IT Services Provider – Alberta 2022 by Acquisition International. The Global Excellence award recognizes businesses with a demonstrated commitment to innovation, client satisfaction, achievement, and performance. More importantly, it confirms that although we continue to grow, the entire team remains accountable to our partners. …
What’s the current status of the semiconductor shortage? Unfortunately, it seems as though the shortage of semiconductors will continue onwards – perhaps as far as 2023. However, there is a possibility that the shortage could be addressed sooner. Companies such as Marvell Technology have invested billions in opening new factories. The shortage will likely continue into the short-term future until these factories are built. …
Received any suspicious texts lately? Smishing is the practice of sending fraudulent text messages claiming to be someone else (usually a company). This is another type of phishing. Smishing scams tend to target mass groups rather than specific individuals like office workers or executives. With smishing messages on the rise, it’s become increasingly important to …
The Principle of Least Privilege Least privilege is an essential tool in your cybersecurity toolkit. When appropriately utilized, least privilege can increase security for your organization. But what is least privilege? How can you implement it in your business? Read on to find out. What is Least Privilege? The Principle of Least Privilege (POLP) refers …
A password policy is a simple way to enhance your company’s security. When implemented correctly, a password policy makes it much more difficult for 3rd parties to compromise accounts. A password policy, therefore, lowers the chance that your company might experience a breach. Most modern systems that facilitate authentication can be configured to enforce a …
There is surprisingly little information known about Windows 11. With the new OS coming out soon, new features are slowly being revealed. Though there is plenty of new functionality in the latest version of Windows, a few features stand out from the rest. These features relate primarily to ease of use- particularly around multitasking. Read …
The world is changing. There was a time when cybersecurity insurance was easy to obtain. With insured cyber losses of $1.8 billion in 2019 (Hiscox) and cyber incidents growing rapidly, insurance companies are now introducing minimum requirements for businesses. Read on to learn what may be required before they will approve you. 1. Multi-Factor Authentication …