🌈Data visualization คือชุดข้อมูลเพื่อวางแผนการวิเคราะห์ มันไม่ใช่แค่การทำกราฟ หรือชาร์ตแล้วจบกัน แต่คือการนำข้อมูลมาสื่อสารเล่าเรื่อง และเครื่องมือที่ใช้เล่าเรื่องที่เวิร์คที่สุดในยุคนี้ก็คือ Microsoft Power BI. 🌈Microsoft Power BI คืออะไร? - Microsoft Power BI คือเครื่องมือวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลเชิงธุรกิจ ที่ช่วยให้ข้อมูลจากที่ต่างๆ เเสดงอยู่บนที่เดียว Power BI ช่วยให้เราออกแบบ และสร้างข้อมูลเป็นภาพให้เข้าใจง่าย 🌈6 เทคนิคในการดีไซน์และแปลงข้อมูลเยอะๆ ให้เป็นภาพที่เข้าใจง่าย ด้วย Power BI 1) รู้ว่าจะสื่อสารให้ใคร 2) อย่าใส่อะไรเยอะแยะ 3) ลองทำชาร์ตแบบต่างๆ 4) ลองใช้ Power Query 5) ลองสร้างข้อมูลแบบ Maps 6) ไฮไลท์จุดที่ต้องการเน้นData visualization is a powerful tool for communicating complex data. It presents it in a simple, easily understandable format. But it is not enough to simply create a graph or chart and call it a day. To truly make use of information, it is important to create insightful reports. Reports that effectively communicate the story behind the data. Insightful reports help decision-makers understand key trends and patterns. As well as identify areas of opportunity and make informed decisions. If analytics graphs and bar charts are only telling part of the story, it can lead people to wrong decisions.Creating holistic and insightful reports requires the use of several data points. One tool that enables this is Microsoft Power BI.What Is Microsoft Power BI? Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence tool. It allows you to connect many data sources to one dashboard. Using Power BI, you can easily model and visualize data holistically.The platform has over 500 different data connectors. These connectors can tap into sources such as Salesforce, Excel, Azure, and more. Users can leverage pre-built report templates to save time in creating data-rich reporting. Teams can also collaborate and share dashboards virtually.Tips for Designing Great Data Visualization Reports Getting started in Microsoft Power BI entails: • Signing up for the software • Connecting your data sources • Using its tools to create report visualizations But creating great reports goes beyond that. Below, we’ll go through several tips and best practices for getting the most out of your Power BI output.Consider Your Audience You should design reporting dashboards with the end user in mind. What is it that this audience wants to see? Are they looking for bottom-line sales numbers? Or do they want to cover insights that can help target productivity gaps? The use of clear and concise language and effective visualizations are important. These help to highlight the key takeaways from the data. Customize reports to the audience’s level of technical expertise and business goals. Don’t Overcomplicate ThingsMany times, less is more. If you find that your dashboard looks crowded, you may be adding too many reports. The more you add, the more difficult it is to read the takeaways from the data. Remove all but the most essential reports. Look for ways to include different data sets in a single report, such as using stacked bar charts. Dashboards should show important data at a glance, so do your best to avoid the need to scroll.Try Out Different Chart Types Experiment with presenting your data in different ways. Flip between bar, pie, and other types of charts to find the one that tells the story the best. When building a new dashboard for your organization, get some input. Ask those who will review the reports which chart type works best for them.Get to Know Power Query Power Query is a data preparation engine. It can save you a lot of time in developing insightful reports. This engine is used in Microsoft tools like Power BI and Excel.Take time to learn how to leverage this tool for help with:• Connecting a wide range of data sources to the dashboard • Previewing data queries • Building intuitive queries over many data sources 11 • Defining data size, variety, and velocityBuild Maps with Hints to Bing Bing and Power BI integrate, allowing you to leverage default map coordinates. Use best practices to leverage the mapping power of Bing to improve your geo-coding. For example, if you want to plot cities on a map, name your columns after the geographic designation. This helps Bing identify exactly what you’re looking for.Tell People What They Are Looking At A typical comment heard often when presenting executives with a new report is, “What am I looking at?” Tell your audience what the data means by using features like tooltips and text boxes to add context. Just one or two sentences can save someone 5-10 minutes of trying to figure out why you gave them this report. That context can get them to a decision faster. It also helps avoid any confusion or misunderstandings about the data.Use Emphasis TricksPeople usually read left to right and from top to bottom. So put your most important chart at the top, left corner. Follow, with the next most important reports. If you have specific numbers that need to stand out, increase the font size or bold the text. This ensures that your audience understands the key takeaways. Use can also use colors to emphasize things like a “High, Mid, Low.” For example, a low level of accidents could be green, a mid-level in yellow, and a high colored red. This provides more visual context to the data.Need Help with Power Bi or Other Microsoft Products? We can help you get started or improve your use of Microsoft 365, Power BI, and more. Give us a call today to schedule a chat about leveraging this powerful platform.Article used with permission from The Technology Press.
🌈Push Bombing หรือ MFA Fatique คืออะไร - ถึง MFA จะเป็นวิธีป้องกันความปลอดภัยบนโลกออนไลน์ทีดีที่สุดในวันนี้แต่แฮกเกอร์ก็ยังมีวิธีที่จะหลอกล่อหาข้อมูลส่วนตัว หรือรหัสต่างๆ ของเราอยู่ดี - แฮกเกอร์จะพยายาม log-in เข้าระบบหลายรอบติดๆกัน - เหยื่อจะได้รับ push notification ถี่ๆ - เกิดความสับสน ลืมไปว่าตัวเองกดขอ OTP ไหม - และในที่สุดก็เผลอกดยืนยันไป 🌈เราจะป้องกัน Push Bombing หรือ MFA Fatique ได้อย่างไร - ให้ความรู้ทุกคนในองค์กร - เลี่ยงพฤติกรรม Application Sprawl หรือการมีแอพมาเกินความจำเป็น - มีโซลูชั่นป้องกัน Phishing - มีนโยบายตั้งพาสเวิร์ดที่รัดกุม - ติดตั้งโซลูชั่นจัดการอัตลักษณ์บุคคลขั้นสูงCloud account takeover has become a major problem for organizations. Think about how much work your company does that requires a username and password. Employees end up having to log into many different systems or cloud apps. Hackers use various methods to get those login credentials. The goal is to gain access to business data as a user. As well as launch sophisticated attacks, and send insider phishing emails. How bad has the problem of account breaches become? Between 2019 and 2021, account takeover (ATO) rose by 307%.Doesn’t Multi-Factor Authentication Stop Credential Breaches? Many organizations and individuals use multi-factor authentication (MFA). It's a way to stop attackers that have gained access to their usernames and passwords. MFA is very effective at protecting cloud accounts and has been for many years.But it’s that effectiveness that has spurred workarounds by hackers. One of these nefarious ways to get around MFA is push-bombing. How Does Push-Bombing Work? When a user enables MFA on an account, they typically receive a code or authorization prompt of some type. The user enters their login credentials. Then the system sends an authorization request to the user to complete their login.The MFA code or approval request will usually come through some type of “push” message. Users can receive it in a few ways: • SMS/text • A device popup • An app notificationReceiving that notification is a normal part of the multi-factor authentication login. It’s something the user would be familiar with. With push-bombing, hackers start with the user’s credentials. They may get them through phishing or from a large data breach password dump.They take advantage of that push notification process. Hackers attempt to log in many times. This sends the legitimate user several push notifications, one after the other. Many people question the receipt of an unexpected code that they didn’t request. But when someone is bombarded with these, it can be easy to mistakenly click to approve access. Push-bombing is a form of social engineering attack designed to:• Confuse the user • Wear the user down • Trick the user into approving the MFA request to give the hacker accessWays to Combat Push-Bombing at Your OrganizationEducate Employees Knowledge is power. When a user experiences a push-bombing attack it can be disruptive and confusing. If employees have education beforehand, they’ll be better prepared to defend themselves. Let employees know what push-bombing is and how it works. Provide them with training on what to do if they receive MFA notifications they didn’t request. You should also give your staff a way to report these attacks. This enables your IT security team to alert other users. They can then also take steps to secure everyone’s login credentials.Reduce Business App “Sprawl” On average, employees use 36 different cloud-based services per day. That’s a lot of logins to keep up with. The more logins someone has to use, the greater the risk of a stolen password. Take a look at how many applications your company uses. Look for ways to reduce app “sprawl” by consolidating. Platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace offer many tools behind one login. Streamlining your cloud environment improves security and productivity. Adopt Phishing-Resistant MFA SolutionsYou can thwart push-bombing attacks altogether by moving to a different form of MFA. Phishing-resistant MFA uses a device passkey or physical security key for authentication. There is no push notification to approve with this type of authentication. This solution is more complex to set up, but it’s also more secure than text or app-based MFA.Enforce Strong Password Policies For hackers to send several push-notifications, they need to have the user’s login. Enforcing strong password policies reduces the chance that a password will get breached. Standard practices for strong password policies include: • Using at least one upper and one lower-case letter • Using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols 11• Not using personal information to create a password• Storing passwords securely • Not reusing passwords across several accounts Put in Place an Advanced Identity Management Solution Advanced identity management solutions can also help you prevent push-bombing attacks. They will typically combine all logins through a single sign-on solution. Users, then have just one login and MFA prompt to manage, rather than several. Additionally, businesses can use identity management solutions to install contextual login policies. These enable a higher level of security by adding access enforcement flexibility. The system could automatically block login attempts outside a desired geographic area. It could also block logins during certain times or when other contextual factors aren’t met.Do You Need Help Improving Your Identity & Access Security? Multi-factor authentication alone isn’t enough. Companies need several layers of protection to reduce their risk of a cloud breach. Are you looking for some help to reinforce your access security? Give us a call today to schedule a chat.Article used with permission from The Technology Press.
"พาสเวิร์ด" คือระบบการยืนยันตัวตนที่ใช้งานเเพร่หลายมากที่สุด แต่พาสเวิร์ดก็คือจุดอ่อนที่อาจจะเดาได้ง่ายๆ 61% ของปัญหาข้อมูลรั่วไหลเกิดจากการขโมยข้อมูลพาสเวิร์ด ไม่นานมานี้ มีอีกวิธีที่ช่วยป้องกันความปลอดภัย ที่เรียกว่า "Passkey Authentication"🌈Passkey Authentication คืออะไร Passkey จะสร้างรหัสเข้าระบบที่ไม่ซ้ำกัน เป็นรหัสที่ใช้ข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับผู้ใช้และเครื่องที่เขาใช้login จะว่าไป Passkey ก็เป็นเหมือน Digital Credential ที่ช่วยให้ยืนยันตัวตนผู้ใช้โดยไม่ต้องกรอกข้อมูลผู้ใช้หรือพาสเวิร์ด 🌈Passkey ดีกว่าพาสเวิร์ดทั่วไปอย่างไร 1) ปลอดภัยกว่า 2) สะดวกกว่า 3) ป้องกัน Phishing ได้ 🌈แล้วข้อด้อยของ Passkey ล่ะมีไหม Passkey ยังไม่ถูกใช้แพร่หลาย Passkey ต้องมีฮาร์ดแวร์และซอฟต์แวร์ต่างหากPasswords are the most used method of authentication, but they are also one of the weakest. Passwords are often easy to guess or steal. Also, many people use the same password across several accounts. This makes them vulnerable to cyber-attacks. The sheer volume of passwords that people need to remember is large. This leads to habits that make it easier for criminals to breach passwords. Such as creating weak passwords and storing passwords in a non-secure way.61% of all data breaches involve stolen or hacked login credentials. In recent years a better solution has emerged - passkeys. Passkeys are more secure than passwords. They also provide a more convenient way of logging into your accounts.What is Passkey Authentication?Passkeys work by generating a unique code for each login attempt. This code is then validated by the server. This code is created using a combination of information about the user and the device they are using to log in. You can think of passkeys as a digital credential. A passkey allows someone to authenticate in a web service or a cloud-based account. There is no need to enter a username and password. This authentication technology leverages Web Authentication (WebAuthn). This is a core component of FIDO2, an authentication protocol. Instead of using a unique password, it uses public-key cryptography for user verification. The user's device stores the authentication key. This can be a computer, mobile device, or security key device. It is then used by sites that have passkeys enabled to log the user in. Advantages of Using Passkeys Instead of PasswordsMore Secure One advantage of passkeys is that they are more secure than passwords. Passkeys are more difficult to hack. This is true especially if the key generates from a combination of biometric and device data.Biometric data can include things like facial recognition or fingerprint scans. Device information can include things like the device's MAC address or location. This makes it much harder for hackers to gain access to your accounts.More Convenient 10 Another advantage of passkeys over passwords is that they are more convenient. With password authentication, users often must remember many complex passwords. This can be difficult and time-consuming.Forgetting passwords is common and doing a reset can slow an employee down. Each time a person has to reset their password, it takes an average of three minutes and 46 seconds.Passkeys erase this problem by providing a single code. You can use that same code across all your accounts. This makes it much easier to log in to your accounts. It also reduces the likelihood of forgetting or misplacing your password.Phishing-Resistant Credential phishing scams are prevalent. Scammers send emails that tell a user something is wrong with their account. They click on a link that takes them to a disguised login page created to steal their username and password. When a user is authenticating with a passkey instead, this won’t work on them. Even if a hacker had a user’s password, it wouldn’t matter. They would need the device passkey authentication to breach the account.Are There Any Disadvantages to Using Passkeys? Passkeys are definitely looking like the future of authentication technology. But there are some issues that you may run into when adopting them right now. Passkeys Aren’t Yet Widely Adopted One of the main disadvantages is that passkeys are not yet widely adopted. Many websites and cloud services still rely on passwords. They don’t have passkey capability yet. This means that users may have to continue using passwords for some accounts. At least until passkeys become more widely adopted. It could be slightly awkward to use passkeys for some accounts and passwords for others. Passkeys Need Extra Hardware & Software One thing about passwords is that they’re free and easy to use. You simply make them up as you sign up for a site. Passkeys need extra hardware and software to generate and validate the codes. This can be costly for businesses to put in place at first. But there is potential savings from improved security and user experience. These benefits can outweigh the cost of passkeys.Prepare Now for the Future of Authentication 11 Passkeys are a more secure and convenient alternative to passwords. They are more difficult to hack, and they provide a more convenient way of logging into your accounts. But passkeys are not yet widely adopted. Additionally, businesses may need to budget for implementation. Despite these challenges, passkeys represent a promising solution. Specifically, to the problem of weak passwords. They have the potential to improve cybersecurity. As well as boost productivity for businesses and individuals alike. Need Help Improving Your Identity & Account Security? Take advantage of the new passkey authentication by exploring it now. It’s the perfect time to ease in and begin putting it in place for your organization. Give us a call today to schedule a consultation.Article used with permission from The Technology Press.
#Microsoft ได้หยุดให้บริการสนับสนุน Windows 8.1 ไปแล้วตั้งแต่ 10 ม.ค. ที่ผ่านมา ถ้าองค์กรไหนยังคงใช้ Windows 8.1 อยู่อาจมีความเสี่ยงเรื่องความปลอดภัย และอาจส่งผลต่อ Compliance ขององค์กรได้🌈เรื่องที่ต้องรู้ - ระบบ OS ของ Windows 8.1 อาจจะยังทำงานได้ต่อไป - แต่จะไม่มีการป้องกันใดๆ ต่อไป - สิ่งที่ควรทำคือการอัพเกรดเป็น Windows 10 หรือ 11 🌈ปัญหาที่ตามมาถ้าไม่อัพเกรด- เสี่ยงเรื่องความปลอดภัย และส่งผลต่อ Compliance ขององค์กร - ทำงานได้ช้าลง - เข้ากันไม่ได้กับเครื่องมือใหม่ๆCompanies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are still running older operating systems. Staff might use these devices only occasionally. Or the company may be running customized software that won’t run on newer OS versions. The problem is that when the OS becomes outdated, the system is open to cyberattacks. When Microsoft or another developer retires an OS, it means that it is no longer 9 supported. No more feature updates and no more security patches for newly found vulnerabilities.The latest operating system to lose all support is Windows 8.1. Microsoft released the OS in 2013, and it was officially retired on January 10, 2023. Microsoft issued the following warning for companies:“Continuing to use Windows 8.1 after January 10, 2023 may increase an organization’s exposure to security risks or impact its ability to meet compliance obligations.”Here are a few facts you should know about what this retirement of Windows 8.1 means.The OS Will Still Technically Work When an operating system reaches its end of life, it doesn’t just stop working. Thus, many companies go on using it without realizing the security risk. Technically, the OS will work as it did the day before retirement. But it’s a lot less safe due to the loss of support. Your System Will No Longer Receive Security Patches Software and OS vulnerabilities are sought out and exploited all the time. This is what hackers do for a living. The vulnerability cycle usually begins with hackers finding a software “loophole.” They then write code to exploit it that allows them some type of system access. The software developer learns of this, usually once hackers start breaching systems. They write code to fix that vulnerability. Developers then send the fix to users via an update that they install. This protects the device from one or more hacker exploits. When an OS reaches its end of life, these fixes are no longer made. The developer has moved on to focus on its newer products. So, the vulnerability remains. It leaves a device vulnerable to hacks for days, months, or years afterward. Approximately 61% of security vulnerabilities in corporate networks are over five years old. Options for Upgrading If you have a computer that is still running Windows 8.1, you have two options for upgrading. You can opt for Windows 10 or Windows 11. If the computer is running such an old OS, there is a chance your system may not meet the requirements for one or both. In this case, you may need to buy a new device altogether.Microsoft states that there is no free option to upgrade from 8.1 to Windows 10 or 11. Some of the advantages you gain when upgrading include:• Better built-in security • Faster processing 10 • Capability for more modern features (like facial recognition) • Improved accessibility features • Updated productivity tools (like snap layouts in Windows 11) What Happens If I Don’t Upgrade?Security & Compliance Issues Your data security is at risk if you stay on Windows 8.1. Without any security updates, any vulnerabilities will stay unpatched. This leaves your system highly vulnerable to a breach. One hacked system on a network can also cause the breach or malware infection to spread to newer devices. If you have to comply with a data privacy regulation, like HIPAA, you’ll also run into issues. Data privacy rules dictate making reasonable efforts to protect data. Using a device with an outdated OS jeopardizes meeting compliance. Slowed Productivity The older systems get, the slower they get. Staff that must work on outdated software often complain that it hurts productivity. 77% of surveyed employees were frustrated with outdated tech. Employees dealing with outmoded systems may also quit. They are 450% more likely to want to leave and work elsewhere. An outdated operating system can hold your staff back. They miss out on modern timesaving features. They can also run into problems with bugs that will no longer get fixed. Incompatibility With Newer Tools Software and hardware developers aren’t looking back. Once Microsoft retires an OS, they aren’t prioritizing its compatibility. In fact, some may not want their product to be compatible with it because of the liability. When you have issues using modern software and hardware it hurts your business. You become less competitive and begin to fall behind. Staying on an outmoded OS keeps you stuck in the past. Get Help With Your Windows Upgrades We can help you upgrade smoothly from an older Windows OS to a new one. If you need a new system, we can point you in the right direction for the best value. Give us a call today to schedule a chat about upgrades and where your security stands.Article used with permission from The Technology Press.
Microsoft Forms เครื่องมือฟรี ที่ ตัวท๊อปที่ใช้คุ้มสุดใน Microsoft 365 🌈Microsoft Forms คืออะไร? - Microsoft Forms คือเครื่องมือทำแบบสอบถาม ข้อสอบ และฟอร์มที่เพียงพิมพ์หรือลากข้อความ ไม่นานก็ได้ผลลัพธ์ที่เวิร์คสุดๆ 🌈ข้อดีของ Microsoft Forms - ได้มาฟรี ใน Microsoft 365 - ประหยัดเวลา - ได้ผลลัพธ์ทันที - ใช้ง่าย 🌈ตัวอย่างปรับใช้ Microsoft Forms - แบบสอบถามความพึงพอใจของลูกค้าประจำปี - แบบทดสอบการรับรู้เรื่องความปลอดภัยในกลุ่มพนักงาน - แบบสำรวจความพร้อมเรื่อง Change ในองค์กร - ลงทะเบียนงานอีเว้นท์ - ฟอร์มลงทะเบียนMicrosoft 365 is one of the most popular cloud platforms in the world, with about 345 million paid seats. Microsoft cloud tools numbers were up 32% in Q3 2022 compared to the previous year. One of the reasons for its continued growth is the suite of cloud tools offered in the service. Users get a stable of over 20 different apps, including the core MS Office suite. With so many different apps, it’s not uncommon for some to go unused. Companies may not even be aware they have access to these other helpful tools. One of the handiest apps you get with a Microsoft 365 subscription is Microsoft Forms. From sending year-end customer surveys to assessing change readiness, Forms makes it easy. This online survey and form-building tool has a lot to offer organizations. And if you have a subscription to Microsoft 365, then you already get Forms included for free. What Is Microsoft Forms?Microsoft Forms is a drag-and-drop form, quiz, and survey creator. It’s simple to use and allows you to send out surveys via a link. Recipients can fill out your form online from any device.Once recipients fill out the survey, the results come into the software instantly. You can see the collated results charted in the software. You can also export the results to Excel.How to Get Started in Forms:1. Visit Forms.office.com and log into your Microsoft account. 2. Choose “New Form” or “New Quiz: from the top menu3. OR you can choose to explore the built-in templates 4. Click “Add New” to add a new form field. You can choose from field types: • Choice (i.e., multiple-choice question) • Text • Rating • Date • Ranking • Likert (a scale that records attitudes/opinions about a topic) • Net Promoter Score® (a scale from “not likely” to “extremely likely”) • Section (separator that can include a title and image) 5. Enter your questions.6. Once finished, click “Send” at the top. You can distribute the survey using the following options: • Link to a web form • Email • QR code • Embed in a web page • Via Facebook or Twitter7. View responses on the “Responses” tabAdvantages of Using Microsoft Forms It’s Included in Microsoft 365 Subscriptions If you already subscribe to Microsoft 365, then it makes sense to use Forms. It can save you money if you’re using a separate survey tool, like Survey Monkey. It’s easily accessible by signing in with your Microsoft account. It Saves TimeSending a survey by email is time-consuming. You have to worry about emails bouncing due to an attachment. You also need to spend time collating all the results as they come in. Using MS Forms can save you a lot of time. People don’t need to download anything or open an email file attachment. They simply follow your link and fill out the form online. As soon as they fill the survey out, you get the result. Forms also collates all the answers for you. Get Charted Results Automatically You can quickly see the results of the survey in meaningful graphs. Forms makes it simple to export to Excel if you want to upload the survey results into another platform. On the “Responses” tab, you can hover over the result graphs to see the details.It’s Easy to Use There’s a very low learning curve with Microsoft Forms. The interface is intuitive and simple, so just about everyone can jump in and start using it. What Are Some Ways You Can Leverage Microsoft Forms?Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey Using a web-based survey can increase your response rate from customers. They can fill out your satisfaction survey from any device, making it quick and easy for them. You can see results instantly. Then, chart them to gain insights into what your business is doing right, and what you can improve upon. Employee Security Awareness Quiz Send a security awareness quiz to your employees using Forms. It can be easily integrated into your cybersecurity awareness training. The platform also tells you the average response time per person. Change Readiness Survey Change management is a growing focus of many organizations. This is due to the speed of technology-driven transitions. You can use Forms to improve user readiness for change adoption. Create and send out a change readiness survey to affected groups. Event Registrations Are you hosting an event? You can easily gather registration details. Send out a Forms link via QR code, social media, text, or email. Volunteer Registration Form Embed an MS Forms registration form on your web page to sign up volunteers. The platform will automatically collate different talents or other volunteer information. This helps you better match people's talents to your needs. And More You’ll find more ideas from the Forms templates. Such as: • Competitive analysis study • Post-event feedback survey • Office facility request form • Employee satisfaction survey • Product pricing survey • Food catering request form • Save the date form • Course enrollment form Would You Like to Get More Out of Microsoft 365? There is a good chance that your company may be leaving some value on the table with M365. Give us a call today to learn more about our Microsoft 365 support services.Article used with permission from The Technology Press.