The year 2020 was certainly very turbulent and full of challenges for everyone. But (we are very proud) last year was a year of great growth and record numbers here at the Lumiun Blog. Numbers that earned us many new readers and subscribers to our Newsletter , which is approaching its 50th edition.
During the early stages of the pandemic, we raced against time to help companies find quick solutions for managing internet access both inside and outside their networks, as many professionals were working from home. Our editorial team changed the course of our "ship," navigating uncharted waters, but always delivering the best and most useful content .
If you're new here, this post will be a retrospective of the Lumiun Blog in 2020 , you'll see our best content and understand why we're passionate about what we do. For those who have been here for a while, you can remember everything we did last year, and perhaps see something that went unnoticed.
Everyone ready? Let's go!
Lots of content!
With the favorable environment for cybercriminals, the number of cyberattacks inevitably increased in 2020 , and therefore, our Internet Security Week was always full of news on the subject, exceeding 40 editions in 2020.
In total, there were 130 blog posts and almost 150,000 visitors . We surpassed 300,000 page views and launched 9 resources focused on solutions for entrepreneurs, managers, and IT professionals seeking greater productivity and security on their company's internet.
Top 10 articles from the Lumiun Blog
Below you will see the 10 most accessed articles and a brief summary of each. And of course, you can access them whenever you want, to review the material, or to discover it if you are new here.
1st – How to configure SafeSearch on your computer or network
The top-ranked article on our list, with over 35,000 views in 2020, is a very interesting piece that teaches any user how to activate protected search on their company computer or network. In addition, the article covers other ways to filter search results on company computers. The article is a 4-minute read and can help you if your company is having problems accessing inappropriate content.
2nd – Best practices for using cell phones in the workplace
Ranked second on our list, this article received over 28,000 views last year and addresses a controversial topic in the business environment: cell phone use during work hours. The article discusses some interesting practices for professionals seeking fewer distractions from their cell phones during work, and reading it takes an average of 7 minutes.
3rd – For Businesses: How to Block Pornography Websites
With 14,000 hits in 2020, the third most common topic is adult content websites. Unfortunately, this content is still widely consumed during work hours by carefree employees with unlimited access to the company's internet. In a 7-minute read, this article will show you some ways to block pornography websites in the workplace.
4th – Improper use of a cell phone at work can lead to dismissal for cause.
Using a cell phone at work can indeed lead to dismissal for just cause, and this is precisely the topic of the fourth most accessed post on our blog in 2020. In a 5-minute read, you will see the reasons why this extreme measure can indeed be used by companies to combat the misuse of cell phones in the corporate environment.
5th – Check out 17 simple tips for the conscious and safe use of the internet.
In a year marked by cyberattacks and internet security breaches, this article naturally received many hits. Ranking fifth, with almost 12,000 hits last year, this article offers simple tips, but ones that many companies don't use, to stay secure online.
6th – Internet access control in companies: what to block and what to allow?
In sixth place, the article discusses which websites to block in the workplace; this topic became one of the most searched on our blog in 2020. With the global financial crisis and the need to downsize teams during the pandemic, managers and IT professionals are seeking various ways to increase the productivity of employees connected to the internet. Controlling internet access and blocking specific websites can help. Learn more about this in this 11-minute read article.
7th – Definitive guide: how to block inappropriate websites in your company
As the title suggests, this article is a definitive guide to blocking inappropriate websites in your company, and due to its great importance for managers and IT professionals, it ranks seventh among the most accessed articles on our blog in 2020. In a 9-minute read, you will find several viable ways to block inappropriate websites in your company.
8th – 14 tips to stay compliant with the LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law)
Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD) generated a lot of discussion last year. Companies were, and perhaps still are, looking for solutions to comply with the law. Therefore, in this article we list 14 tips to stay compliant with the LGPD. Reading it takes about 10 minutes, and it's very important for businesses.
9th – Social media at work: productivity or distraction?
Nearing the end of our list, the ninth-placed entry addresses a much-debated topic among managers and business owners: do social networks contribute to team productivity or are they merely a distraction? You can find the answer in this article, which also offers some tips for balancing your decision on whether to allow or block social networks in the workplace.
10th – 11 tips to reduce wasted time on social media during work
The tenth and ninth entries on our list focus on social media in the workplace. In an average five-minute read, you'll find 11 useful tips for reducing wasted time on social media during work. These tips are useful for both employees and managers.
(Honorable mention) – How to access Remote Desktop securely?
In a year when a large portion of the population adopted remote work, remote access to company resources couldn't be left off this list. What would have been ranked eleventh, received a large number of visits to our blog in 2020, especially during the first months of the pandemic. The article teaches professionals how to securely access a company computer's remote desktop, avoiding any cyber incidents.
Lots of materials!
Many professionals seek materials that can be shared , helping and educating other professionals. We at Lumiun, extremely focused on this, have developed various materials that can be truly useful, containing links and texts (including infographics) that can help professionals in their quest for greater control and security on the company's internet.
In the following lines, you will see some of the materials we released in 2020, and of course, the link to download them for free.
A guide to safe internet use for professionals and businesses – Version 2
In this material, we cover the main ways the internet is used and how to protect yourself in each case. We also show the different types of connections that exist and how to identify threats on the network. In addition, on the last page, we provide a bonus to help your company with information security.
Introducing the Business VPN
Launched in 2020, specifically for employees working remotely, the Business VPN has several features and characteristics that have been described in this material.
[Infographic] Professional productivity on the internet
Featuring incredible illustrations developed by the Lumiun Design team, this infographic showcases some extremely important statistics about professional productivity on the internet, and it had many downloads last year.
Guide: How to create a VPN connection for businesses
In this guide, you will see a step-by-step process for creating a VPN connection for your company. Similar to the Business VPN Presentation, it was very successful in 2020, as many companies were looking for tools for secure and controlled remote access.
IT Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses 2020
Target audiences with a strong affinity for Lumiun, IT professionals can find a variety of tools for numerous tasks within the company. With its dynamic and diverse nature, the technology sector deserves special attention, which was given to this material.
[eBook] 10 Biggest Data Security Breaches in 2020
In this eBook with fantastic illustrations, we list the biggest data security breaches of the past year, as well as 10 internet security tips for professionals and businesses.
Home Office Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
To help business owners and managers adapt to, implement, and sustain remote work, we created the Home Office Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises last year. Still widely used by IT professionals, the Guide includes various tips and tools to improve performance and enable remote work in companies.
Document Template: Addendum to the Employment Contract for Telework/Home Office Arrangement
There is much debate about labor laws regarding remote work arrangements. With this in mind, we have developed a model addendum to the employment contract for home office arrangements, facilitating one of the various processes for managers to implement this work modality with their team.
[Kit] IT Planning for Businesses in 2021
Without a doubt, Information Technology is present in every company today. Digital systems and processes automate demands and facilitate work when present in a well-prepared IT department. Good IT planning provides the evolution and security that the company needs. Released near the end of 2020, this Kit can still be useful for many companies at this time.
(Honorable mention) – Test your internet security
Do you know if your employees are protected against phishing sites, malware, pornography, racist or terrorist content? This test was designed precisely for that. Discover which categories of websites considered harmful or inappropriate are allowed access on the company network.
Expectations for 2021
Much is expected this year. Improvements, changes, or "a return to normal." What we at Lumiun hope for is to help professionals and companies manage and control internet access , becoming one of the leading references in Brazil when it comes to internet security .
Our goal, and also our challenge, is to bring new articles with relevant content to our visitors, and also to make available successful materials, as we did last year.
This year, we're opening our doors to new writers. If you're interested in topics like internet security and team productivity in companies, and you enjoy writing about them, get in touch with us. Your text could be published here on the Lumiun Blog!
Finally, we wish everyone an excellent 2021!
We'll see each other quite a bit more. Until next time!
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