Life lessons stick with you. The basics taught in Little League in the U.S. are practiced by Major League Baseball stars. Fundamentals have staying power because they work. So the next time you’re recruited to take over a new site, make a list of all the location’s equipment and take notes with some healthy skepticism, ...
Anybody can be an entrepreneur, but not everyone can be a successful one. Starting a business requires more than passion, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit. An entrepreneur should continuously develop, hone, and improve certain skills to help them establish and maintain a successful business. The good news is that these skills can be learned, so every ...
The first step to increasing your business’ cybersecurity is to educate yourself about any misconceptions so you understand the very real consequences of a cyberattack. This TechRepublic Premium article, written by Kara Sherrer, breaks down the top 10 most common myths. Featured text from the download: MYTH #5: THE ONLY CYBERSECURITY THREAT IS EXTERNAL You ...
No business, big or small, will last long if it doesn’t get promptly and properly paid for services rendered and products delivered. These guidelines, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, explain the characteristics that constitute a proper estimate, invoice, and billing statement. The accompanying templates will also serve as practical examples of these ...
By deploying the right help desk ticket management system, successful businesses can document, manage and solve technical problems for employees and customers systematically and efficiently. The following guidelines, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will help you evaluate solution criteria and find, document and deploy the best solution for your business. Featured text ...
The global software development industry is evolving at a fast pace. Before now, development and operations teams often worked in silos, leading to miscommunication, misaligned goals and delays in product deployment and delivery. However, as advancements in the technology sector widen, software developers are now looking for methods to deliver quality products very fast and ...
Linux admins have a love affair with information. The more information they can gather the better. And that’s a good thing, as the more informed you are, the more apt you’ll be to make smart decisions. This applies to administration tasks, security, development and just about anything else you can imagine. Besides, why wouldn’t you ...
Starting a business can be a high-stakes venture, especially if you are investing personal funds or relying on it for income. If you’ve made it this far, you likely already have a solid idea and strategy for your business. Unfortunately, a successful business requires more than just a good idea. In fact, there are several ...
Unfortunately, companies often don’t have anyone with the time to properly mentor an entry-level developer or intern. If your organization is starting or revamping a mentorship program, the following tips from TechRepublic Premium can help. But it’s important to note that not every senior developer makes a good mentor, and there’s no shame in knowing ...
SELinux stands for Security-Enhanced Linux. It is a Linux kernel security model that provides a hardened set of access control security policies for the Linux operating system. SELinux tends to get a bad rap, because it often seems to go out of its way to prevent legitimate applications from working. This guide, created by Jack ...
Encryption is vital for securing data, whether in transit or stored on devices. It can provide peace of mind that communications will not be intercepted and that sensitive information stored on devices can’t be exfiltrated in the event of loss or theft. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for adopting encryption technologies for organizational ...
Phishing attacks are one of the most common types of data breach attempts, with 31,000 phishing attacks launching every single day, according to cybersecurity firm SlashNext. Furthermore, 77% of cybersecurity professionals report being targeted by phishing attacks, proving just how widespread these attacks are. The rise of ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools has made ...
The EU General Data Protection Regulation is a comprehensive set of rules designed to keep the personal data of all EU citizens collected by any organization, enterprise or business safe from unauthorized access or use. The GDPR went into effect on May 25, 2018, and the provisions in the law greatly affected the manner in ...
In order to promote maximum operational efficiency, it is critical for organizations to recognize employee accomplishments, provide proper job direction and ensure employee priorities are aligned with those of their departments as well as the business itself. Performance reviews achieve this by measuring and identifying employee strengths and successes, as well as areas which need ...