Pearl Technology Blog

Put nothing beneath scammers.

The novel coronavirus—or COVID-19—pandemic has led to an unprecedented economic disruption at a global level.

Stay safe outside your office.

Employees working remotely is trending upward in recent years with employers becoming more open to the concept.

Put your network to the test.

Sometimes when people think of hackers, their minds can go to sinister—and sometimes ridiculously cheesy—places.

PEORIA HEIGHTS — Pearl Technology will hold ribbon cuttings with CIAN and A5 to celebrate their alliance on Feb. 26 (Bloomington) and Feb. 27 (Peoria Heights).

Unmask imposters.

How many times have you been on Facebook and gotten a friend request that just didn't seem quite right? Maybe you didn't recognize the name, or didn't recognize any of the people this user was friends with.

Alliance combines IT expertise for added security and connectivity.

PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. — Pearl Technology has recently joined forces with CIAN and A5 to offer businesses even greater security and connectivity in computer-based information systems.

Seamless solutions.

To know someone will always have your back when things go wrong is a comforting thought. When your life goes to pieces, it's nice knowing someone will be there to help you put everything back together.

Safely navigating the digital marketplace.

In recent years, online shopping has become a multi-trillion dollar industry, and it's easy to see why. Who doesn't love shopping in the comfort of one's own home away from the stress of crowds? In 2018, global ecommerce sales were valued at $2.84 trillion in 2018. That number is expected to top $3.45 trillion in 2019.

Protect your network's foundation.

When you buy a house, one of the most important things to look for is any structural flaws in the foundation. Cracking, settling, or upheaving foundations can lead to major problems for the rest of the house, and can even make the house uninhabitable.

Cyberattacks signed, sealed, delivered.

What if a cybercriminal could access your data without even having you click a single link on your device? Even when you devote so much attention to your office's network, is it possible for cybercriminals to sneak in undetected?

The enemy playbook.

When discussing threats to business's cybersecurity, the term "cyberattack" is often used as a catch-all term to define any kind of data breach.

Get your network security in shape.

What is physical fitness? In the simplest terms, it means fine-tuning your body to be the best that it can be. Whether you're running, weightlifting, or practicing yoga, there are a multitude of ways to ensure your body is operating the way it's optimized to run.

The worst of the worst.

The world of cybersecurity is full of terrifying stories of compromised data.

Students at the Pearl Technology/Richwoods Township STEM Academy will program autonomous 1/18th scale cars developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Are you being hacked at this moment?

Cybersecurity is a growing concern for businesses, and there's no sign of it slowing down. See what you can do about it.

Don't wait—act.

The idea of creating a culture of good cybersecurity practices in your business can seem like a daunting task. You may feel overwhelmed looking at your own company's network. You may even be thinking, "Where do I even begin?"

Silver screen slip-ups.

Cybersecurity in cinema isn't a new trend. Even before the rise of the internet, computers have played a valuable role in many of our favorite movies.

Don’t get hooked.

In a world of ransomware and data theft, phishing attacks remain one of the biggest cybersecurity threats to businesses.

Don’t be so obvious.

In the Mel Brooks classic Spaceballs, there’s a scene where the main villain, Dark Helmet, remarks on the stupidity of using a password like “12345,” remarking it’s the kind of password an idiot would use on his luggage lock.

Stick to your goals this New Year.

Think back to some of the New Year’s resolutions you’ve made in the past. Maybe you resolved to lose weight. Maybe you resolved to quit smoking. How did those resolutions work out for you?