Security Basics Checklist: 9 Best Practices You Should Follow Daily
(January 2, 2024) The cybersecurity headlines aren’t encouraging. The first three quarters of 2023 saw 70 percent more ransomware attacks than the first three quarters of 2022. More than 360 million people were the victims of corporate and institutional data breaches in the first eight months of 2023. That includes one in four people in […]
DR-as-a-Service: A Better Approach to Disaster Recovery
(December 20, 2023) DR-as-a-Service provides infrastructure, processes, and expertise in a subscription-based model. Organizations depend on the around-the-clock availability of mission-critical IT systems — and that creates tremendous risk to the business. Disasters can and will occur, whether caused by human error, power interruptions, fire, water damage, or weather-related events. The disruption to operations can […]
7 Steps to Winning Executive Support for New Cloud Initiatives
(December 20, 2023) The cloud isn’t just another technology — cloud initiatives have become a critical component of the IT infrastructure in many organizations. It provides cost-effective access to enterprise-grade computing power, storage, analytics, and programming tools that would otherwise be out of reach for all but the world’s largest businesses. It also enables greater […]
5 Key Elements of Network Security
(December 13, 2023) Any organization with a computer network is a potential target for surging levels of ransomware, phishing, cryptojacking, and many other types of network attacks. By almost every measure, 2023 will go down as the worst year on record for cybercrime, with damages expected to exceed $8 trillion globally. These results should lead […]
Strengthening Cybersecurity: Six Fundamental Steps
In today’s digitally interconnected world, strengthening your cybersecurity is of paramount importance. While technological measures play a significant role in fortifying defenses, an often overlooked aspect is the human element. Incorporating workforce awareness training into cybersecurity strategies serves as a pivotal step toward creating a robust defense system. 1. Strong Passwords: A cornerstone of cybersecurity, […]
Are You Protecting Your SaaS Data?
(December 4, 2023) Software-as-a-service (SaaS) has upended traditional software deployment models as more companies seek the operational agility and management advantages of on-demand access to cloud-based apps. Recent studies find that nearly three-quarters of U.S. businesses are using SaaS, with most using well over 100 unique apps. SaaS proved particularly valuable as organizations transitioned to […]
10 Questions to Ask When Evaluating Managed Services Providers
(November 20, 2023) Almost all organizations rely heavily on information technology to accomplish their missions. However, staff and skill limitations often make it difficult to manage increasingly complex IT environments. That’s why roughly two-thirds of U.S. organizations work with a managed services provider (MSP). Every so often you find yourself in the position of evaluating […]
2023 Black Friday Email Warning
This is your 2023 Black Friday Email warning reminder that many malicious actors take advantage of this time of year to send phishing and malicious emails. My best advice is to not click any email links for Black Friday or sales, especially any that are not direct to the vendor having the sale. If you […]
Managed Firewall Services Improve Security and Compliance
(November 13, 2023) First introduced in the late 1980s, the firewall is one of the original network security tools — and it remains one of the most important. However, improperly managed firewalls open the door to security breaches and regulatory failures. Firewalls exist to prevent unauthorized network access. Naturally, they have become more complex and […]
Reduce The Risk of IT Staff Turnover with Managed Services
(November 6, 2023) Although the Great Resignation has given way to the Big Stay, IT staff turnover remains problematic. According to data from Robert Half, 64 percent of technical workers are looking or planning to look for a new job. This attrition is exacerbating the persistent IT staffing shortage. At the same time, organizations in […]
