What are Security Policies and Why do you Need Them? One of the most critical services your MSSP (Managed Service and Security Provider) can provide is to identify your greatest risk areas for a security data breach. Typically, your biggest vulnerabilities are not only within your IT environment, but in the processes, policies, […]
Don’t Overlook These 3 Technology Budget Categories Are you considering all the necessary technology categories when planning your annual budget? Technology is essential for any modern business, but as budgets get tighter, it’s easy to focus solely on routine services that keep the lights on and not on planning ahead. This could lead you […]
Can you imagine logging into your system to access your business data and being unable to do so? Talk about your worst nightmare coming true! Unfortunately, an increasing number of businesses around the world are living this nightmare with countless others coming in the line of fire, including yours. Ransomware is growing rapidly and crippling […]
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 An outdated technology infrastructure can harm your business by: Giving cybercriminals a free pass Putting your company in hot water with regulators Reducing overall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 […]
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 […]
The holiday shopping season is routinely a time of increased cybercrime as people scramble to attempt to get gifts for friends and family. While supply chain issues and the ongoing pandemic may cause this year to seem different, the only thing that changes eyes of cyber criminals is an increase in targets for them. This […]
What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? MFA is a security measure that requires multiple types of credentials to verify a user’s identity prior to accessing an account or system. When a user logs in with a username and password, one or more additional forms of identification will also be required before allowing access. The key that makes […]
Email phishing is a problem for all businesses – you are likely even inundated with phishing emails in your personal email boxes. Emails asking you to verify your banking information, or to view shipping details for items you never ordered. These are all designed to get you to click, to take the bait. How can you […]
So, your business is comprised of 50 or less employees and your industry does not seem to be attractive to hackers. You ask yourself what a hacker could possibly hope to gain by targeting your company? According to experts, since the pandemic, many small businesses are staying afloat utilizing cyber business methods, new technologies, e-commerce, or online business sales, as well as […]
Ransomware Equals a Data Breach From a data regulator’s perspective, it is the responsibility of your business to keep data safe from cyber threats, inform clients about a breach within a stipulated period and provide necessary documentation as proof of your efforts. Although different regulations have laid down different mandates for breach notifications, the principle […]
