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Building a Solid Security Foundation

Building a Solid Security Foundation

Owners know firsthand what goes into building a successful organization. Making sure you’re protecting all that hard work is a no-brainer, but getting your org to a secure position can seem daunting, especially if you’re not tech savvy. That’s okay, it’s why you started your business instead of an IT services company!

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.

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.

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.

Why Ransomware Should Be Your Business’s #1 Concern

Why Ransomware Should Be Your Business’s #1 Concern

While cyberattacks in general are a growing threat for every small to medium-sized business, ransomware poses more dangers than most.

These 5 Industries Need the Best Cybersecurity

These 5 Industries Need the Best Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals have been creating chaos online for years. However, data breaches have grown in both frequency and intensity amid the pandemic. Research shows that breaches increased 273% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year, mainly because so many businesses have taken their operations online.

Building Better Computer Habits

Building Better Computer Habits

Good habits are an important part of our lives - getting enough sleep and fresh air, spending time on a hobby or building a skill, or keeping in touch with friends and family - but many of us forget about having good computer habits. Developing wise practices around our computers and smartphones can make our lives easier and help us to stay […]

The Many Ways Scammers Like to Go Phish

The Many Ways Scammers Like to Go Phish

Most would probably say that they would NEVER fall victim to a scam, especially when reading over something as obvious as an email full of weird characters and broken grammar, or the classic Nigerian prince emails, but modern phishing scams can actually be quite effective. A well-executed phishing attack uses deceptive simple methods to confuse […]

What is Shadow IT?

What is Shadow IT?

Some people hear the term "Shadow IT" and assume it involves covert, problematic practices that are done to undermine the integrity of an organization’s IT efforts. In fact, it’s much more nuanced than this.

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