IT Planning and Procurement for Business Growth
Regardless of your industry, size or status, your business will require a range of IT assets in order to operate effectively and efficiently. In fact, acquiring the right IT assets can mean the difference between profitability vs. struggling. In order to acquire the right IT assets, you need a knowledgeable team that understands both IT […]
10 Frightening Cybersecurity Statistics for businesses this Halloween
With it being Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Halloween, we present 10 frightening cybersecurity statistics. 1) Widespread cybercrime and cyber insecurity risks are ranked inside the top 10 of the most severe global risks over the next 10 years (World Economic Forum). 2) The average cost of a data breach in 2022 was $4.35 million. This […]
5 ways you can protect your business from cyber attacks
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. A collaborative initiative between government and industry, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is designed to build awareness and encourage best practices. Introduced in 2004 by President George W. Bush and Congress, this year marks the 20th anniversary. Now more than ever cybersecurity is crucial for both individuals and businesses. Businesses are especially appealing […]
Choosing the right VPN for your business
A virtual private network (VPN) provides security between your businesses resources and employees accessing them. With an encrypted connection, only employees connected to the VPN servers can access your businesses resources on the network. In today’s complex environment of remote work, multiple device types (laptop, phone, tablets, etc), multiple facilities and cyber attacks and threats, […]
Manage your company’s IT to its full potential in a remote/hybrid world
From 2019 to 2021 the number of people working primarily from home tripled from 6 percent to 18 percent (U.S. Census Bureau). Today it is estimated around 40 percent of U.S. workers are working from home full time. Terms like “remote work” and “hybrid” are now common language as is the question “how often do […]
Do not fall victim to a phishing attack
Email phishing continues to increase in volume – in both business emails and personal emails. This entry provides more information on phishing and what you can do to protect yourself. What is phishing? Phishing is a form of cyber attack where an attacker is trying to trick a victim into providing sensitive information. The attacker […]
Save Time And Money While Gaining Efficiency
Performing daily, weekly and monthly maintenance for your IT infrastructure is essential to preventing downtime, data loss and cyber attacks. With a proactive approach to IT maintenance, you can help ensure your business will operate smoothly, efficiently and responsively. IT maintenance can include such things as: Backing up files Removing files no longer needed or […]
Discover the benefits of an IT Managed Services Provider
IT Managed Services Providers (MSPs) provide knowledge, skill sets, strategies and experiences in a range of technologies. An IT solutions provider can be especially effective for small to midsize businesses by allowing them access to similar IT resources that a large corporation may enjoy, but without the commitment and costs of hiring a full IT […]
4 cybersecurity steps your business must implement now
With cyber attacks significantly increasing in complexity and volume, along with insurers requiring stricter security practices, cybersecurity is a top priority at many companies. This blog entry provides 4 cybersecurity steps your business must implement now. Multi-Factor Authentication Multifactor authentication (MFA) requires users to provide multiple credentials to verify identity in order to login. A […]
Ransomware attacks continue to evolve in complexity and volume
What is ransomware and how does it impact a business? Ransomware is malicious software or malware that gains access to a technology device, locks the user out of their device or blocks them from accessing files and programs, and then demands a ransom or payment. The first ransomware attack was in 1989 and asked victims […]
