Backups and disaster recovery are critical aspects of any organization’s infrastructure, but they are often confused with one another.  This isn’t surprising as both involve mitigating data loss. The misconception we often see is that backups cover the full scope of preparedness for a potential disaster. However, they are simply one component […]

In 2021, cybercriminals initiated an unprecedented number of high-profile ransomware attacks on the US economy and infrastructure. This year, 300,000 new pieces of malware were created daily, and 63% of data breaches had financial motivations.

If your business is anything like ours, you are proud to offer the products and services you've developed to your clients in order to make their lives easier, better, happier, etc. So if you could increase the value of what you have to give, wouldn't you?

Education is the first step to preventing cybersecurity incidents at your organization, but it's not enough to simply have a staff meeting on awareness and call it good. There are a multitude of reasons why you need to offer ongoing cybersecurity training to your employees.

If your business has any IT infrastructure at all, you need to develop a disaster recovery plan - there's just no getting around it. By developing a comprehensive plan ahead of time, your organization will be able to recover more seamlessly in the event of a cyberattack or natural disaster. And even if the crisis led to the temporary […]

Are you keeping a close eye our for possible breaches at your organization? Often, businesses are not aware of cyberattacks until after the damage has been done. Of course, there are varying approaches - some go for the big show of wreaking havoc and interrupting operations while others quietly infiltrate on the lookout for privileged data. […]

The stats surrounding IT security can be overwhelming, and for those of us who keep on top of everything to better protect others it can feel like a firehose that just won’t shutoff. Last year saw new records regarding data breaches and cyberattacks, much of which was due to the shift in working environments and increasing complexity of […]

As a business owner, it's crucial that make sure your organization is equipped with the best tools and tech to streamline your operations, and one of the best places to start is using a workflow management system to automate as much as possible.

Who is responsible for data protection in your organization? Whether you’re a large, established enterprise or a small startup, the answer should be the same: every member of your team is responsible for data protection.

The recent ransomware attack on the Office of the Illinois Attorney General demonstrates key takeaways for organizations in our area and everywhere. To ensure your network doesn't end up in a similarly compromised position, let's take a look and see what lessons can be learned to take some preventative measures, assess your IT security, and […]