At Summit, we believe in the power of regular Technology Reviews to keep your IT systems running smoothly and your business thriving. Here’s how these periodic reviews can benefit you: A Clear Picture of Your IT Status Technology Reviews give us a chance to assess the current state of your IT systems. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Are you planning to include your IT needs in your annual budget this year? If so, congratulations! You are doing something incredible to ensure your small business’ success. Budgeting for your business can be tricky and technology budgeting is no different. On the one hand, you want to be ready for anything, but you also […]
Even on a good day, being a business owner is challenging. Apart from dealing with and effectively solving multiple problems, you also need the foresight to arm your business with the right tools and solutions to tackle any issues that might arise. One issue you need to prioritize is data loss or data corruption. Loosing […]
