How Safe is Your Remote Work Force? Discover the Hidden Dangers Now.
The Challenge Hardly a day goes by when we don’t hear about the debate of remote work vs in person work. As a business owner you may have employees working remotely. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many organizations into a hybrid work environment that they have yet to bounce back from. At that time, remote work […]
Read MoreCost-Effective IT Security Solutions for Small Businesses
Introduction In the digital age, small businesses face growing challenges in securing their IT infrastructure. Due to limited resources and limited expertise small businesses are often the least prepared to face cyber threats. When we take into account the number of security breaches, and cyber attacks that we read about it’s difficult to miss the […]
Read MoreCybersecurity 101: How to Keep Your Business Safe from IABs
Sun Tzu said, “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” The same principle applies to business owners who are trying to secure their hard earned investments against cyber criminals who try into access company data. Knowing who the people are that are conducting cyber […]
Read MoreDefend or Perish: MegaCorp’s Ransomware Crisis and the Urgent Need for Cybersecurity
Why we need this story Too often we get sketchy details on ransomware attacks. The perpetrators are faceless intruders and the organizations destroyed are unknown to us. As a result it’s very difficult to imagine it happening to our companies, our schools or our offices. The truth is that it happens all too often. Today […]
Read MoreEnsure Business Continuity and Peace of Mind with Regular IT Audits
Importance of IT audits for small businesses No one has to tell us how vital financial audits are when managing a business. Who of us would ever purchase a stake in a business venture without a formal audit of the organization’s financial viability? Audits give give us the hard numbers we need evaluate the actual […]
Read MoreMSP Vs MSSP; Is There Really a Difference?
What’s the ‘S’ for? In the last Superman movie Lois Lane asks Superman, “What’s the ‘S’ for?” He replies, “It’s not an, ‘S’. On my world it stands for hope”. A lot of people have been asking the same question about managed service providers who have recently added an ‘S’ to the acronym that describes […]
Read MoreSecuring the C-Suite: Essential Security Habits for Executives
Does this mean me? As an executive, cybersecurity must be one of your primary concerns. After all, your role makes you the juiciest target for cyber criminals. You have access to the most sensitive information in your organization, and you likely have some forms of remote access to core company systems. Compromising your account is […]
Read MoreFrom Shiny to Whiny: Technology lifecycle management for Business Owners
If it’s not broken should we replace it? Technology lifecycle management. Can you image anything drier? Probably not. Despite its dry nature, lifecycle management plays a significant role in shaping our businesses. For instance, outdated equipment can consume valuable technical expertise, pose unknown security vulnerabilities, and bring on unanticipated costs. No one wants their staff […]
Read MoreRansomware Aware: Simple Steps for Keep Your Business Safe
Hardly a day goes by where we don’t read about a new ransomware attack. Sometimes you may not know you’re affected by ransomware. You could be in line at the grocery store and the friendly little sign taped to the payment terminal reads “Cash only. No Debit or credit” You may not know it but […]
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