Usernames and passwords are abundant nowadays, allowing us to access customized information and easily manage our accounts online.

However, it can be difficult to come up with login information that is both secure and easy to remember.

Doing so is crucial, though, to avoid becoming a victim to cyber criminals, who use sophisticated programs to crack passwords and steal your personal information.

Every month, Socket employees nominate and vote on a co-worker who best exemplifies our Core Values and Beliefs

This month, we picked Jeff Gray, programmer/analyst.

He joined the Socket team two years ago and builds all kinds of really cool behind-the-scenes tools that help the rest of us do our jobs.

Lately, he's been working hard on Socket's new Fax to Email service, as well as a tool (we call it the Raptor) to help us keep in touch with the nice folks we meet at events throughout Missouri.

October 3-7 was Customer Service Appreciation Week, a time to recognize and thank employees dedicated to taking care of customers.

At Socket, we believe everyone here is involved in customer service--either directly or indirectly.

That's why we offered all our employees a yummy yogurt parfait as a surprise breakfast and a relaxing chair massage from Licensed Massage Therapist Elizabeth Bates.