Most modern businesses are powered by their on-premise server hardware assuming that it creates a more secure environment for them. While having your data close by, where you can easily access it, sounds like a great idea, know that there are also issues that arise from these kinds of arrangements. In fact, your business might be the most dangerous place...
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If and when an employee departs from your business, they should go through a comprehensive offboarding process. This process should include the physical handoff of keys, laptops, and any other assets or resources they used during their employment with your business. While it’s easy enough to collect these physical items, it’s harder to shore up your business on the digital...
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As a cybersecurity professional, I've seen organizations of all sizes and sectors make a critical, often fatal, mistake: they wait for the water to boil. They operate under a reactive cybersecurity model, adopting the same slow, passive approach as the hapless subject of the boiled frog analogy. It’s a tale I recently rediscovered, and it's a chillingly perfect metaphor for...
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If you have the guts to start a business, having it succeed is a massive reward, especially considering how much work you’ve had to do to make that a reality. Unfortunately, for businesses worldwide, all that hard work and dedication could be destroyed after a cyberattack. This month, we'll discuss how exactly cyberattacks ruin an otherwise successful business. (more…)
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Imagine losing your phone or having it break. Now, think about all the stuff on it: photos, texts, contacts, apps, and settings. Losing that can not only be super frustrating, it could be damaging to your reputation, your career, or even your safety. Let’s just focus on the data for the time being. If you have your mobile data backed...
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Imagine you’re going through your workday, business as usual, until all of a sudden, you lose control of your computer. A message displays across your screen stating that your files have been encrypted and they will be permanently deleted unless you pay a huge ransom. Meanwhile, you’re sitting there thinking, “Why me? Why my small business?” Cybersecurity is not just...
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If your business works with a Managed Service Provider (MSP)—an IT company that handles things like computers, networks, and security—it’s worth knowing how to get the most out of that relationship. MSPs like us can help keep your tech working smoothly, but to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth, here are three simple ways to work with us most...
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Nowadays, we use technology for almost everything. Whether we're talking to friends, watching videos, or shopping, technology makes it easier and faster. With phones, computers, and other devices, we can do so much more than ever before. This has made people expect things to be quick and simple. Let’s see how tech has changed the way we shop! (more…)
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Historically, AI has been perceived by SMBs as complex, expensive, and outside their operational scope. Today, the democratization of AI via SaaS and integrated platforms makes it a cost-effective, practical IT asset with measurable ROI. Here are three focused areas where AI can be strategically deployed to optimize your business performance: (more…)
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Ask yourself honestly: How well does your current IT support function? If your answer is merely "fine" or "good," you're likely settling for the status quo and missing out on significant benefits. True IT partnership isn't about break/fix; it's about strategic growth. If your provider has never discussed your long-term goals or future technology needs, it's time for a change....
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