Few things invoke instant panic like a missing mobile device. These devices hold a good part of our lives. This includes files, personal financials, apps, passwords, pictures, videos, and so much more. The information they hold is more personal than even that which is in your wallet. It's because of all your digital footprints. This […]
Think you’re too small for a cyberattack? Or maybe you’re thinking that hackers couldn’t care less about the data that you have. After all, it’s not government secrets or research and development type stuff, right? That’s what hackers are hoping you’re thinking. They count on the fact that smaller companies think they’re just little fish […]
Productivity can be challenging to track, no matter where employees are working. How do you know they’re using their tools as effectively as possible? How can you enable them to adopt best practices? If your company uses Microsoft 365 then you have a tool you can use to find nuggets of productivity gold. This tool […]
Cloud file storage revolutionized the way we handle documents. No more having to email files back and forth. No more wondering which person in the office has the most recent copy of a document. Between 2015 and 2022, the percentage of worldwide corporate data stored in the cloud doubled. It went from 30% to 60%. […]
Information Technology is one very significant industry globally. We have grown to rely on computers and related technology to accelerate and simplify how we live and what we do. We use IT for almost everything – to communicate, transact business, and sometimes escape reality. Unfortunately, computers are prone to failure and need maintenance to remain […]
IT policies are an important part of your IT security and technology management. So, no matter what size your business is, you should have them. We’ll get you started with some of the most important IT policies your company should have in place. Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that […]
You may have been told that all-you-can-eat (AYCE) services plans are the best option for your IT management. However, that is not always the case. Due to the cyber security gap and the increasing demand for managed security products, more and more MSPs are providing managed security services to their clients. According to a study […]
One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, age out. New tools replace those that are obsolete. Discontinued technology can leave computers and networks vulnerable to attacks. While older technology may still run fine on your systems that doesn’t mean that it’s okay […]
There is a reason why phishing is usually at the top of the list for security awareness training. For the last decade or two, it has been the main delivery method for all types of attacks. Ransomware, credential theft, database breaches, and more launch via a phishing email. Why has phishing remained such a large […]
After data loss, 40-60% of small enterprises will not reopen. Most firms understand the importance of data backup. Without it, they risk losing crucial files in the case of a hard drive failure or a cyberattack. However, having a backup in place is insufficient; you must test that backup. The purpose of testing backups is […]
