It feels like summer just began, and we hate to say it, but the start of another school year is right around the corner. Whether you have small children (finally) heading to school or perhaps you’re continuing your own education, it’s time to check items off the back-to-school shopping list. However, chances are there’s one item that is not on the list sent from your school: cybersecurity awareness.

After this past year, if you’re anything like me, you’re ready to get away from home and create some vacation memories. Whether it’s a short weekend trip with your special someone or an international adventure with family, I imagine you are ready for an escape. Unfortunately, the world has changed a bit over the last decade, and with an eye to making sure all those memories you collect on the way are good ones, I wanted to pass along a few tips and tricks that we have learned here at Huber & Associates to make sure your vacation is as stress-free as possible. (Sorry, none of these will prevent your kids from asking “Are we there yet?!”)

As a second-generation IT professional, I’ve been around business technology all my life. From “server rooms” that share space in a closet with your cleaning supplies to top of the line systems with multiple layers of security and cloud backups, I’ve seen it all. Every business has different levels of technology needs, but too many legacy systems could be hurting your business and your bottom line.

While the “latest” may not always mean “greatest” for your business, here’s a few simple questions to ask yourself that may indicate it’s time to hit the refresh button on your IT.