The Member Portal is one of the most useful resources available for church members and staff. And the best part is, there’s no additional cost! It’s already included in your subscription to IconCMO. If you aren’t familiar with the member portal module, it’s a secure self-service login where It’s even mobile-friendly so members can sign… ⪼ Continue Reading…
online security
What’s your church database backup plan?
A few weeks ago, I got a call from a customer using Revelations, our Windows-based church management software (ChMS). Thank you for calling Icon Systems, this is Michelle.” “Hello, this is Peggy from Peace Church*. My computer crashed, can you help me get Revelations on my new computer?” “I’m sorry to hear! I’ll show you… ⪼ Continue Reading…
National Password Day — Protect Your Identity!
It’s national password day! Did you even know that was a thing? According to Computer World, the two most common passwords in 2015 were “123456” and “password”. If your password is frequently used and easy to guess, it’s easier for someone to hack into your account. So choosing a strong password is very important.
Staying Safe Online and Our 2013 Security Improvements
Before we announce the new 2013 changes, we wanted to share some insight on online security. This information can help keep you safe in any application you may use – email, websites you visit, and so on. Many users don’t give online security much thought. However, without knowing the basics, a person can be vulnerable… ⪼ Continue Reading…
3 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Office Files
As you emerge from your office cave into the sunlight of the warm spring days, don’t forget your office could use a good dose of spring cleaning. From your file cabinet to your PC, cleaning and organizing is easy to do. Spending just a few hours cleaning now will prolong the life of your PC… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Skeptics vs. Cynics: Web-Based Church Software Security
I subscribe to a newsletter called Great Work Provocations. Every weekday morning, I get an email with a short yet inspirational, thought-provoking message. This morning’s email brought me this little gem: Invite the skeptics in. They’re desperate to be proven wrong. But avoid the cynics. They’ve already made their minds up. –Great Work Provocations Reflecting… ⪼ Continue Reading…