Your Organization Should Have These IT Policies (part 2)
(April 16, 2024) In a previous post, we discussed the steps involved in developing IT policies. It can be a complicated process requiring input from stakeholders throughout the organization. There are no shortcuts — IT policies should be carefully crafted and customized to the organization’s needs, processes, and threats. That said, every organization should have […]
Why Every Organization Needs IT Policies and Governance
(April 1, 2024) Although most organizations are aware of today’s security threats, many have not implemented the IT policies necessary to reduce risk. Those that have established formal IT policies often struggle to keep them up to date. In one recent survey, more than 41 percent of organizations said keeping policies and procedures up to […]
Why Printers and MFDs Are Serious Security Threats
(March 18, 2024) Despite the rapid digitalization of business processes, 70 percent of organizations depend on printing. This dependence creates security risks. Almost two-thirds (61 percent) of organizations have suffered data loss due to unsecured printing. More than a quarter (27 percent) of security incidents are related to paper documents and the printer environment. These […]
The Growing Threat of Business Email Compromise
(March 11, 2024) How to protect your organization from Business Email Compromise – fraudulent wire transfers and other payment scams. Ransomware attacks tend to garner headlines, but there’s another threat that’s costing organizations billions of dollars. These are social engineering scams involving fraudulent wire transfers or data theft. Known as business email compromise (BEC) fraud, […]
4 Common Data Center Challenges and How to Address Them
(March 11, 2024) IT professionals understand the critical importance of a well-managed, highly available data center. They know why hyperscale data centers are carefully organized, monitored, and maintained. The neat rows of server cabinets and meticulous cable management maximize efficiency and streamline troubleshooting. Advanced cooling technologies maintain the environmental conditions needed to maximize performance. While […]
The Five Pillars of a Zero-Trust Security Strategy
(March 4, 2024) It’s no coincidence that cyberattacks are increasing, and at the same time, organizations are becoming more reliant on remote, mobile, and cloud computing models. The continued migration of data, applications, and services beyond the network perimeter enables new operational efficiencies. However, it also creates new targets for hackers. The five pillars of […]
Is It a Bigger Risk to Change MSPs or Stay with a Bad Fit?
(February 26, 2024) The decision to partner with a managed services provider (MSP) typically comes with high expectations. Managing, maintaining, securing, and updating today’s complex IT environment is a 24×7 job that few small to midsize organizations can handle in-house. Organizations rely upon MSPs to ensure that their IT environments deliver the highest level of […]
Why Data Governance Is Critical for Sound Decision-Making
(February 19, 2024) Data Governance: They call this the age of “big data,” but sometimes it seems like the age of “bad data.” An IBM study found that one in three business leaders do not trust the data they use to make decisions. The study estimated that the annual cost of poor data quality is […]
The Dynamic Dance: AI’s Role in Cybersecurity
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced a new dimension, offering both unprecedented advantages and potential risks. AI’s role in cybersecurity is both good and bad. The Good Monitoring for Enhanced Insights: AI has become a cornerstone in cybersecurity tools, revolutionizing the way we monitor and analyze vast […]
Protecting Cloud Email
(February 12, 2024) Regular backups are essential for protecting cloud email, ensuring that business-critical data can be recovered if needed. Many organizations have adopted cloud-based email to eliminate the need for an onsite email server and better support their remote and mobile workforce. However, inadequate backup practices create vulnerabilities for cloud email systems and the […]
