If you are a small business owner, statistics show that sooner or later you will experience some sort of data breach. Unfortunately, 60% of small businesses close their doors for good within six months of experiencing a breach. This doesn’t have to be the case for your business. The experts at EQ have put together … Continued

Whether or not you consider yourself a techie or just competently tech savvy, technology undoubtedly plays a big part of your Chicagoland business. It’s what keeps you in constant contact with your clients and customers, enables you to promote new products or services, and offers you a platform to engage with new audiences every day. … Continued

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you saved information or files to your drive or server and they mysteriously vanished? Do you remember that panicked feeling when you worked overtime to meet that project deadline only to realize all your hard work was somehow lost? Keep reading to find out how you … Continued

How strong are your passwords? Chances are they aren’t as secure as you think, especially if you use the same password for multiple sites or accounts. Keep reading, and we will explain why it’s important to use different passwords and how it adds a layer of protection to your personal and business accounts. Why your … Continued

Privacy is becoming increasingly important as more businesses move online. Last year, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect, but it’s not only European businesses that need to comply with this regulation. U.S. companies need to pay attention to GDPR as well, especially if your business website gets traffic from European … Continued

What are two words that no small- to medium-sized business (or any size business, really) wants to hear? Data breach. Data breaches can be detrimental to SMBs, and these cyber attacks have been on the rise. Research found that 43% of small businesses are the target of cyber attacks, and 60% of SMBs go out … Continued

You rely heavily on technology to conduct business every day. From laptops to smartphones to tablets to desktop computers, most business is done digitally and online. So what happens when a component of your IT infrastructure fails? That’s where fault tolerance comes in. Understanding Fault Tolerance Fault tolerance allows your technology system to continue functioning … Continued

Creating a culture of cybersecurity at work is more important than ever these days. Since so much business is conducted online and over wifi networks, having protection in place keeps your company’s data and proprietary information secure. That’s why two-factor authentication (2FA) is becoming more of a requirement. What is Two-Factor Authentication? Two-factor authentication is … Continued

One thing that no business owner likes to think about is a disaster, but unfortunately, it is something you need to plan for. That’s why having a disaster recovery plan in place is imperative, especially when it comes to your technology. What is IT Disaster Recovery? IT disaster recovery is a security measure put in … Continued

When discussing technology, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the term “firewall” more than once. But what exactly is a firewall, and why it is important to have a one in place for your business in Naperville, Hinsdale, or the surrounding suburbs? What is a Computer Firewall? Firewalls are software programs that offer network security. … Continued