Mike Foster, The Foster Institute - Articles

Most executives would rather have a root canal than learn technology. Mike Foster has 25 years experience explaining technology in plain English to owners and executives. Executives learn tips to increase profits and avoid losses. IT professionals are empowered to be even more valuable to organizations. Learn more at Keep My Network Safe.

The Great I T Disconnect
It's time to take the steps that can keep your company safe. One of the most important steps you can take is to learn how to communicate with your IT team. Realize that of all the professional relationships that can make or break your business, your relationship with your IT support... Read
By: Mike Foster, The Foster Institute | 28/09/2009 | Internet

Pros And Cons Of Outsourced IT
Outsourcing your IT needs is a great option for many companies. I created and operated a company that was "outsourced IT" for many organizations for more than ten years. The key is to beware of the company you're working with. Check them out and make sure it's a company you... Read
By: Mike Foster, The Foster Institute | 22/03/2009 | Internet

Outsourcing Your IT
Many companies outsource their IT needs. That is, they don't have any internal IT staff and bring in outsiders to handle that aspect of their company. Depending on your company and its size, outsourcing your IT may be a good decision. If you happen to be one of the many companies... Read
By: Mike Foster, The Foster Institute | 16/12/2008 | Internet

Cell Phone Security And Your I T Department
When it comes to IT security, our computers aren't the only thing vulnerable. Almost everyone these days has a cell phone, and a cell phone can be hacked too. One way to infect someone's cell phone is with a malicious program called FlexiSPY. Here's how it works. Let's say that... Read
By: Mike Foster, The Foster Institute | 15/12/2008 | Internet

Encrypted Data
Data security is a big issue for companies, and no one is untouchable. Even worse, the attacks on companies' IT systems aren't diminishing. In February 2007, 2.2 million active duty personnel records were compromised, and unfortunately, many of them were not encrypted. What's encryption? It's when the data is scrambled... Read
By: Mike Foster, The Foster Institute | 15/12/2008 | Internet