Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files on a device or network, making them unusable until the victim pays the attacker a ransom. What started as a simple virus spread through floppy discs in the late 1980s has now evolved into a billion-dollar...
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6 Signs You Need A Technology Refresh
Technology can help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) develop a more productive, efficient, and innovative workforce when used strategically. Businesses that prioritize technology are much more likely to exceed corporate goals. In a business world that’s...
Technology Budgeting For Small Businesses
How often do you review your organization’s budget to ensure your business has the resources necessary to continue growing and prosper? It’s important to understand that technology shouldn't be an afterthought in today’s highly digitized environment. You need to have...
3 Benefits Of Conducting A Technology Audit
When was the last time you conducted a comprehensive technology audit? If it's been a while or hasn't happened at all, you're probably vulnerable to a cyberattack. Cybercrime shows no signs of slowing down and is expected to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by...
Top 4 Co-Managed IT Myths
As a business owner, you may feel that you need to choose between relying on your in-house IT staff or outsourcing technology management to an IT service provider. There is, however, a third option: co-managed IT. This approach combines the advantages and convenience...
12 Password Best Practices
With the business world heavily reliant on digitalization today, the use of technology in your organization is unavoidable. Although technology can undeniably give your business an advantage in increasingly competitive markets, many troublesome areas exist. This is...
Regular Backup Testing: Save Time, Money & Energy
As business owners, you know the threats looming over data security in today’s digital environment. The irretrievable loss of critical data could drive your business to ruins. Apart from the financial fallout directly associated with data loss, it could also damage...
Insider Threats Pose Risk To Business-Critical Data
Mitigating external cybersecurity threats isn’t enough to fight cybercrime in today’s ever-evolving threat landscape. Although insider threats can be as devastating as their external counterparts, most businesses fail to track and manage them adequately. Human...
Defense in Depth: Think Like a Hacker
Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to bypass security defenses. That’s why it’s essential to think like a hacker and adopt measures to stay ahead of them. This is what Defense in Depth (DiD) is all about. The National Institute of Standards and Technology...
Successfully Leverage AI For Business
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help organizations like yours gain an edge in today's highly competitive business landscape by increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability. You can improve customer service, enhance marketing efforts, optimize inventory...