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Welcome to Practical Business Technology podcast, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. Our host is Dave Kinsey, author and owner of Total Networks. The podcast dives into current technical topics to provide tips and information to help you work more efficiently and se…

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    • Jul 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 14:26


    Welcome to Episode 36 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on The Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss what AI means for our businesses and future. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    What Does the Collapse of the FTX Exchange Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 19:59


    Welcome to Episode 35 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on What Does the Collapse of the FTX Exchange Mean?, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey explain cryptocurrency exchanges and the FTX collapse. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    4 Ways to Get Found on Google

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 18:07


    Welcome to Episode 34 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on 4 Ways to Get Found on Google, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss techniques to improve your online presence to drive the right audience to connect with your business. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Avoiding Phishing Attacks in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 15:42


    Welcome to Episode 33 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Avoiding Phishing Attacks in 2022, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss best practices for training your staff to avoid falling victim to phishing emails. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Will Your Backups Save You From Ransomware?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 14:24


    Welcome to Episode 32 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Will Your Backups Save You From Ransomware Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss best practices for setting up and monitoring your backups, so that you will be able to recover data in the event of a ransomware attack. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Microsofts' Modern Way to Work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 15:05


    Welcome to Episode 31 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Microsoft's Modern Way to Work Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss Microsoft 365 best practices and features you might not know you have. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    How to Avoid Multifactor Authentication Failures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 18:49


    Welcome to Episode 30 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on How to Avoid Multifactor Authentication Failures Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss gotchas to be aware of with respect to MFA and your business. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

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    Reduce Your Risk - Disable USB Storage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 8:08


    Welcome to Episode 29 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Reduce Your Risk - Disable USB Storage Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss a simple way to add one more layer to lock down your firm's security. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    How to Perform Your Annual Technology Assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 16:47


    Welcome to Episode 28 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on How to Perform Your Annual Technology Assessmet Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss steps to plan and assess your technology - where you are today, considerations for risk, and mapping out a plan for the future. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Business Has Changed - Has Your Phone System?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 13:16


    Welcome to Episode 27 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Business Has Changed - Has Your Phone System? Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss advantages of modern VOIP phone systems. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Microsoft Pricing and Agreement Changes - NCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 15:44


    Welcome to Episode 26 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Microsoft Pricing and Agreement Changes (NCE) Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss what you need to know about pricing and billing changes that take effect on March 1, 2022. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Managing Supply Chain Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 8:32


    Welcome to Episode 25 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Managing Supply Chain Problems, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey talk about challenges with technology supply chain, their experience, and suggestions. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Why Anti-Virus Software Can't Stop Ransomware

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 16:52


    Welcome to Episode 24 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Why Anti-Virus Software Can't Stop Ransomware, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey talk about SOC and SIEM services to add to your security arsenal. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Ransomware, Part 4 - Public Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 12:29


    Welcome to Episode 23 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Ransomware, Part 4 - Public Policy, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey talk about what we might do as a society to stop bad actors. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Ransomware, Part 3 - Protecting Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 18:18


    Welcome to Episode 22 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Ransomware, Part 3 - Protecting Yourself, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey talk about ways to protect your firm from ransomware attacks. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Ransomware, Part 2 - Nuts and Bolts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 18:57


    Welcome to Episode 21 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Ransomware, Part 2 - Nuts and Bolts, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey talk about how ransomware works and what this means to you and your business. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Ransomware, Part 1 - Its Origins through Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 17:32


    Welcome to Episode 20 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology's impact on business. In this episode on Ransomware, Part 1, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey talk about the history of when ransomware began and how it has evolved through the present day, and what this means to you and your business. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and Shutting Down Gasoline Pipelines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 16:45


    Welcome to Episode 19 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and Shutting Down Gasoline Pipelines, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey talk about Bitcoin, the news of a hacked pipeline caused by Ransomware, and what this means to you and your business. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Business Continuity Discussion with Datto

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 18:43


    Welcome to Episode 18 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Business Continuity, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey speak with Jason Pryce of Datto about business continuity fundamentals, lessons learned, and predictions for future technology considerations. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    How to Protect Your Firm From Being Hacked

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 16:37


    Welcome to Episode 17 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on How to Protect Your Firm From Being Hacked, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss the top checklist items for your security assessment. They discuss priorities and your annual planning strategy. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    CMMC Compliance Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 11:01


    Welcome to Episode 16 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on CMMC Compliance Explained. Dave and Stephanie Kinsey explain CMMC, the security compliance needed for the DoD. They discuss how to get started, the levels of achievement, and what to expect. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    What is the Dark Web?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 14:06


    Welcome to Episode 15 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on What is the Dark Web?, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey explain the deep dark web, and how to monitor breaches that may affect your personally identifiable information or passwords. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Employee Recognition in an Online World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 13:23


    Welcome to Episode 14 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Employee Recognition in an Online World, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss ways to maintain a positive company culture with a remote workforce. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    How to Respond to a Security Audit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 16:11


    Welcome to Episode 13 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on How to Respond to a Security Audit, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss ways to respond to security compliance audits and tips on preparing your annual security action plan. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

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    A Podcast About Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 19:18


    Welcome to Episode 12 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Podcasts, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss how podcasts can help your marketing strategy and tips on how to get started.  Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Document Management and Practice Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 19:04


    Welcome to Episode 11 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Document Management and Practice Management, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss different options for document management and practice management solutions. What are the considerations in selecting a solution that works best for your firm? Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    What Does Encryption Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 18:14


    Welcome to Episode 10 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on encryption, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss how encryption works, data privacy, and how to verify your firm is compliant. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Cyber Security and Working Remotely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 20:49


    Welcome to Episode 9 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Cyber Security and Working Remotely Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss cyber-security considerations for your remote workforce. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Video Meetings in a Work from Home World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 20:47


    Welcome to Episode 8 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Video Meetings in a Work from Home World, Dave and Stephanie Kinsey discuss Zoom versus Microsoft Teams, and tips for collaborating with your colleagues and clients remotely. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    Google My Business: What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 23:14


    Welcome to Episode 7 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Google My Business: What You Need to Know, Dave Kinsey discusses tips for setting up and managing your listing with Google, and how this can improve your online presence. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author, and owner of Total Networks.

    COVID-19 and Working Remotely

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 17:34


    Welcome to Episode 6 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on COVID-19 and Working Remotely, Dave Kinsey discusses tips for working remotely and business continuity planning during the current pandemic. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author and owner of Total Networks.

    Password Security Best Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 20:42


    Welcome to Episode 5 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Password Security Best Practices, Dave Kinsey discusses how ways to create and manage strong passwords, including the use of a password manager. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author and owner of Total Networks.

    Ransomware - What All Businesses Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 19:04


    Welcome to Episode 4 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Ransomware, Dave Kinsey discusses how hackers can encrypt your data and hold it hostage. We review different tactics used by cyber-criminals, lessons learned, and what your business needs to do to prepare and respond. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author and owner of Total Networks.

    Gone Phishing - How Hackers Compromise Your Computer, the 2016 Election, and Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 23:33


    Welcome to Episode 3 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Phishing, Dave Kinsey discusses how hackers trick you and compromise your computer. We review different tactics used by cyber-criminals, lessons learned, and what your business needs to do to prepare and respond. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author and owner of Total Networks.

    How Can Microsoft Teams Improve Your Business?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 23:00


    Welcome to Episode 2 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on Microsoft Teams, Dave Kinsey discusses ways to use the Office 365 communication and collaboration tool for your business. This group software can leverage teamwork with shared workspaces, chat, video calls and more. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author and owner of Total Networks.

    What Does Your Business Need to Know About Multi-Factor Authentication

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 17:48


    Welcome to Episode 1 of Practical Business Technology, where we keep you in-the-know about technology’s impact on business. In this episode on multi-factor authentication, Dave Kinsey discusses answers to common questions and provides tips to business owners and managers on multi-factor authentication. The show discusses the best practices for your business, risks to be aware of, and considerations for your firm. Our show is sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association, and our host is Dave Kinsey, author and owner of Total Networks.  

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