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Cybersecurity Phishing Security Awareness

49 minutes is NOT ENOUGH

Is Your Staff Getting Regular Security Awareness Training? Studies show that the most successful cybersecurity breaches continue to be the result of human error. From clicking on malicious links and attachments to misconfigured systems and easy to guess passwords, the human factor remains a vulnerability that organizations need to address. As technology changes, so do […]

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Business Technology Compliance Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Strategies: A Comprehensive Guide

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing number of cyber threats.  With the average cost of breach remediation being over $1.45 Million, a successful data breach could spell disaster. To protect sensitive information and maintain business continuity, organizations must understand the threats in front of them, and implement effective risk mitigation strategies to help […]

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Business Technology

The Most Dangerous Myths About Cloud Data Backup and Security

For businesses, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions like Office 365 and G-Suite offer opportunities to enhance efficiency, scalability, and overall operations when it comes to file management. However, because your files are stored in the cloud, many believe that cloud backups are no longer needed.  This generates a growing number of backup-related misconceptions, which have the potential […]

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Business Technology CMMC Compliance

Why You Should Partner with an Expert to Prepare for CMMC 2.0

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is a comprehensive framework that aims to protect the controlled unclassified information (CUI) of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) from frequent and increasingly complex cyberattacks. Failure to meet the controls within the CMMC 2.0 standard and gain a certification can eliminate your ability as a firm to be […]

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Business Technology Cybersecurity Security Awareness Summit

Bolster Cyber Defenses with Routine Security Tests

Businesses today face a range of cybersecurity threats, from social engineering attacks to sophisticated ransomware. For businesses both large and small, protecting your network and data is crucial to the success of your business. Any vulnerability in your network can compromise your sensitive data, operational integrity, and stakeholder trust. This is why finding those vulnerabilities […]

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Business Technology MSP Summit

How a vCIO Can Boost Your Business Performance

Technology is a vital component of any modern business regardless of industry but managing it effectively can be challenging and costly. While you could attempt to maintain and manage your systems yourself, if you are not an expert you can do a lot more harm than good. A second option is hiring a full-time Chief […]

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Business Technology CMMC Compliance

Navigating the Challenges of CMMC Certification for Defense Contractors

Becoming compliant with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is expected to become a requirement in March of 2024 for government contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) / Covered Defense Information (CDI). Attaining this certification, designed to enhance cybersecurity standards within the Defense Industrial Base, can be a complex and challenging process. […]

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Business Technology CMMC Compliance

Takeaways from the CMMC Rule Publication

The Department of Defense’s CMMC program has taken a giant step ahead with the publication of the CMMC Proposed Rule on December 26th in the Federal Register . This begins a 60-day comment period, with the expectation that CMMC will begin to appear in contracts by late 2024 or early 2025.  While the proposed rule […]