Pearl Technology Blog

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?

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has named David Johnson to their U.S. Education Committee.

Have a holly, jolly, secure season.

The holiday season is the perfect time to set aside our cares and enjoy the company of those we cherish the most.

Add these to your holiday shopping list.

Pearl Technology’s passion for STEM education has never been a secret. Through our annual STEM Academy, we’re able to teach students valuable, hands-on lessons in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Tales of the macabre.

If the threat of a cyberattack frightens you, it’s for good reason. Cybercrime accounts for billions of dollars in victim losses, and the headache of recovering your data and safeguarding yourself and your customers is a horrifying prospect.

Don’t fall for fiction.

From DDOS attacks to ransomware, the digital landscape is a hostile environment for businesses. In recent years, many companies have made cybersecurity a top priority. However, persistent cybersecurity myths continue to spread misinformation and lead many other businesses to leave cybersecurity on the backburner, content with the idea that a cyberattack couldn’t possibly happen to them.

When Hollywood missed the mark.

For decades, movies have portrayed hackers in a romantic—and sometimes puzzling—manner.

Upcoming contact focus of radio interview.

The Pearl Technology/Richwoods Township STEM Academy wrapped up a week of classes and projects last week, but the best is yet to come.