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7 Questions to Ask When Evaluating MSSPs

Having an up-to-date technology infrastructure is critical for organizations to perform well in this ever-changing business world. An outdated technology infrastructure can harm your business by: Giving cybercriminals a free pass Putting your company in hot water with regulators Reducing overall productivity Causing employee dissatisfaction Upsetting your customers Once you understand the risks of not […]

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Business Technology Compliance Cybersecurity IT Budgeting IT Support Outsourced IT

6 Signs You Need a Tech Refresh

When used strategically, technology can help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) develop a more productive, efficient and innovative workforce. That’s why businesses that prioritize technology are three times more likely to exceed corporate goals. In a business world that’s evolving at a breakneck pace, your company may not be able to perform at its full […]

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Cybersecurity Data Privacy Hacking Phishing Ransomware

Security Awareness doesn’t have to be Difficult

In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, it may seem like a daunting task to keep you and your network safe from intrusion.  In addition to maintaining your cyber security infrastructure with the best tools and information available, there are a few simple rules you can follow that can help protect your network.  We’ve put together […]

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Changing Technology Hacking Ransomware

The Lullaby of Cybersecurity Headlines

Chances are you have been watching the news and seeing countless headlines on cyber security breaches.  It seems like every week another major company or institution announces they have been subject to a  breach. Accenture Consulting JBS meat packing Spanish Ministry of Labor and Economics We could go on, but a simple  google search for […]

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Business Technology Changing Technology Outsourced IT

Is an outsourced MSP the right fit for you?

What is an MSP? A Managed Service Provider, or MSP, is partner organization that can either augment an organization’s IT staff by supporting regular day to day system support or completely take on the role of an IT department, handling any and all information technology (IT) issues.     MSPs can manage a customer’s IT infrastructure and/or […]

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Hacking News Security Awareness

Baltimore County Public Schools Hacked: What We Have Learned

In November of 2020, the Baltimore County Public School system was shut down for several days due to a ransomware attack.  The closure affected all students and staff,and put questions into everyone’s minds about the security of the BCPS network and subsequently their own.  While the investigation is still ongoing, there is plenty that we […]

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Business Technology

The ABCs of Cybersecurity

By in large if you run in Defense and/or Cyber Security circles.  You’ll think people are speaking a foreign language and not one that makes sense.  That’s mainly because people tend to bring up the many abbreviations, acronyms and designations for different systems and use them in everyday conversations.  While that is all well and […]

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C3PAO for CMMC

We have been talking with CMMC maturity Level 1 and Level 3 seekers for months now, and one thing we keep hearing is, “I am looking for a C3PAO to do our CMMC audit.” My immediate reaction is, “Oh, so you ready for the audit? You have all 110+ controls covered, with 300 or so […]