privacy
Online Security for Kids: Using Fun Passwords
Now more than ever, our children’s lives are dominated by digital devices and social media platforms. Online education for most K–12 students is the new norm as even young children spend hours a day online. With this new way of life, some well-intentioned educators are instructing students to use insecure passwords with personally identifiable screen […]
Let’s Talk Phishing – Part 2
Earlier this week we talked about what phishing is and how these criminals try so hard to trick you out of your sensitive personal data. Now, we will cover how to identify phishing and discuss steps you can take to protect yourself and/or your company. Tips to identify a phishing email Watch for items that […]
Let’s Talk Phishing – Part 1
Phishing emails can be harder to identify than you think. Today, we dig in with part one of a two-part series meant to update our past posts on phishing: Getting phished Avoid the dangers of phishing. They aren’t who they say they are! A phish is an attempt to trick you into providing your personal […]
After GDPR Is Domain Privacy Still Necessary?
For many years now most of us have felt compelled to pay for domain privacy when we renew our domains each year. Since domain Whois information was readily available we eventually found ourselves getting spammed badly enough that paying the extra for domain privacy was a no-brainer. But after the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection […]
Sane Password Management
Do you have trouble remembering your passwords? Struggle to create a secure, new password when you have to sign-up at yet another new website? Get frustrated trying to correctly type secure passwords on your smartphone too? Follow along as I explain password security best practices for the non-mathematicians of the world. While online security has […]
Best Practices for Zimbra Email Security
Email contains our most valuable data, yet we often show little concern for its security and protection. Password strength and security are the most substantial components of basic data security. Strong passwords—or even better, strong passphrases—help protect the sensitive data contained inside your business user mailboxes. Because so many password-recovery systems use email, accessing company […]
Gag Me with an Order
Sharp eyed monitors of our transparency page may have noticed XMission stepping back in time to log a U.S. Department of Justice warrant from February. This warrant carried a six-month gag order. When I received it, I respected the gag order and simply made a note in my personal calendar as to when I could […]
6 steps to Zimbra two-factor authentication with YubiKey
We are proud to announce that XMission Zimbra Email and Collaboration now features two-factor authentication (2FA). Two-factor authentication is a technology that provides identification of users utilizing two different components. Typically something that you know (like a password, UserID, etc) and something you have (a smartphone, USB-key, etc.). Using 2FA protects you against phishing and other sophisticated attacks. In this […]
Resellers, ISPs, and BSPs Love White Label Zimbra Infrastructure with XMission
As a reseller or BSP, you need to provide a customized email solution for your clients but don’t want the hassle, expense, and technical burden of running your own mail servers. Or perhaps you are simply tired of managing your existing email infrastructure and need out? The solution is simple. Satisfy the needs of your […]
Archived Article: Reduce Risk and Increase Revenue with a HIPAA Compliant Data Center
PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived article. XMission is no longer HIPAA compliant. Please visit our SOC2 compliance page to learn about our recent certifications. While everyone has a basic understanding about HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), few know why it might matter for their business. Even if you don’t currently have any […]