A data breach could cripple a small business. Data breaches affect a business's reputation, which leads to fewer customers and less revenue—not to mention the potential fines and legal fees. Since[...]
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Technology helps small businesses thrive but also exposes you to significant security risks. As more data moves to the cloud and the number of devices accessing your systems grows, hackers will[...]
If you’re shopping for managed IT services, you’ve likely heard about managed firewalls. As the frontline of defense in protecting your network, your future IT partner wants to ensure you have a [...]
Phishing attacks take advantage of people by posing as a trusted source. Not surprisingly, cybercriminals are using concerns about coronavirus to attack businesses. Unfortunately, they’re using[...]
We rely on the internet more than ever. Most of us are always ‘connected’. Constant connectivity can open the door for bad guys. They know you and your colleagues store and share data on your[...]
If your firewall and antivirus are the locked doors of your IT, then a Security Operations Center is the alarm system and the police who respond to a break-in. It is a mix of tools, processes, and[...]
For years, you’ve used strong passwords to protect your data. Your IT team even set up policies to prevent the use of weak passwords like “password123”. This kept the bad guys out.
Microsoft issued critical security patches for Windows 10 on August 13th and is warning all users to update their operating system immediately. Microsoft discovered multiple vulnerabilities that can[...]
By now, you know how important cybersecurity tools are as part of your IT plan. And you know that even with many layers of security, a hacker may still find a way in to your network. In fact, hackers[...]
When most folks think about cybersecurity, they think about the tools—firewalls, anti-virus software, web filtering, etc. That’s smart. We always recommend a multi-layered approach to security.