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Virtual CIOs: An Accessible Way to Get the IT Leadership Your Business Deserves

Virtual CIOs: An Accessible Way to Get the IT Leadership Your Business Deserves

Who makes the decisions related to technology for your business? If you’re the one calling the shots, can you honestly say you have all the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions regarding your technology infrastructure’s future? If the answer is “no,” we’ve got just the service for you: a virtual CIO. (more…)

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Phishing Simulation: An Engaging Way to Train Employees and Protect Your Business

Phishing Simulation: An Engaging Way to Train Employees and Protect Your Business

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 31, 2024
  • Security

Imagine one of your employees receiving a phishing message in their email inbox. Would they fall for it or report it to the appropriate individuals within your business? With phishing training, you can take the guesswork out of this scenario and know—for sure—that your team knows how to respond to a potential phishing scheme. (more…)

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What to Do with All the Hardware You Replaced Over the Holidays?

What to Do with All the Hardware You Replaced Over the Holidays?

Now that the holidays have passed and are winding down, you may need to phase out some of your old technology to make room for the new. Maybe you’re looking to the new year as an opportunity to upgrade some of the tech your business uses. In either case, it is essential to dispose of your old tools responsibly and...

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A Cybersecurity Carol

A Cybersecurity Carol

Every year around this time, some particular stories are often told as part of ongoing family tradition. We like to take some time and share some holiday stories of our own, slipping in our own lessons that mainly apply to the businesses we work with and amongst. What follows is one of these tales. (more…)

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Working with a Security Professional is the Best Decision You Can Make

Working with a Security Professional is the Best Decision You Can Make

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 23, 2024
  • Security

One of the most challenging parts of running a modern business is securing it from today’s growing list of threats. If you don’t take cybersecurity seriously, there is a real risk that your business will be the next local or national headline about the dangers of cybersecurity issues. One of the easiest ways to prevent yourself from becoming another statistic...

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Why the Built-In Password Manager (Yes, Even in iOS) Isn’t Secure Enough

Why the Built-In Password Manager (Yes, Even in iOS) Isn’t Secure Enough

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 20, 2024
  • Security

We frequently recommend using a password manager to help keep track of your credentials, given that you only use a standalone password manager—one that isn’t tied to a browser. Why the distinction? It’s simple: it’s all in the interest of security, which means it is a rule that must be followed regardless of what browser you use. (more…)

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Three Big Benefits of Outsourcing Your IT

Three Big Benefits of Outsourcing Your IT

Technology plays a huge role in how businesses operate today. To get the most out of it, investing in and maintaining reliable IT systems is essential. However, not all businesses have the time, staff, or budget to handle IT needs on their own. (more…)

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Listing Some of the Worst Scams Your Business Could Deal With

Listing Some of the Worst Scams Your Business Could Deal With

Small businesses, like any other entities, can be vulnerable to various computer scams. Scams can have an unsettling effect on how your business runs, as it always keeps doubt—even if you do everything you can to mitigate risks—to whether you are going to be the victim of a horrible Internet-based scam. Here's a list of common computer scams that small...

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Can You Trust AI IT Support?

Can You Trust AI IT Support?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 16, 2024
  • Business

With Artificial Intelligence (AI) a huge deal in business computing, it stands to reason that every business should look into AI tools that can help them support their products and services in the best way possible. One place that AI is being deployed is in IT support and today we will go through whether it is worth it or not. ...

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Tap Into the Knowledge of Professional IT Consultants

Tap Into the Knowledge of Professional IT Consultants

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 14, 2024
  • Business

Obtaining professional insights is invaluable and it can be difficult to do as fees for consulting have shot through the roof. IT consulting plays a pivotal role in providing businesses with a profound understanding of their technological environment. Here are various ways in which IT consulting enhances a business' approach to technology, fostering informed and strategic decision-making. (more…)

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