2021 Cybersecurity Year in Review

2021 Cybersecurity Year in Review

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.

Great IT Support Improves Business Value

Great IT Support Improves Business Value

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?

Why You Need to Offer Cybersecurity Training to Your Employees

Why You Need to Offer Cybersecurity Training to Your Employees

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.

The Basics of a Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan

The Basics of a Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan

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 paralysis […]

5 Common Ways Cybercriminals Infiltrate Your Business

5 Common Ways Cybercriminals Infiltrate Your Business

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. But […]

IT Security vs. Employee Efficiency: Can You Have Both?

IT Security vs. Employee Efficiency: Can You Have Both?

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 threats.

Tips for Automating Your Workflows

Tips for Automating Your Workflows

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.

Why Data Protection Should Be a Group Effort

Why Data Protection Should Be a Group Effort

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.

Ransomware Attack on Illinois Attorney General's Office

Ransomware Attack on Illinois Attorney General's Office

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 find […]

Tips and Tricks for Choosing and Implementing a New CRM

Tips and Tricks for Choosing and Implementing a New CRM

In my last post I introduced CRM systems and what benefits they can provide to a growing organization. Hopefully that was helpful and started you down a path of discovery towards getting more out of your interactions with clients and prospects, and providing them with more value as well.

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