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CybersecuritySecurity - Do You Know Your Digital Risk?
Rapid technological advancement and rising global connectivity is reshaping the way the world is functioning. From higher productivity to improved customer satisfaction, technology has played a critical role in the growth of businesses across the world. However, the consequential bad news is that technological advancements have also made organizations increasingly vulnerable to digital risks. However, this does not mean that businesses must compromise on growth and advancement for the sake of security.
December 11, 2020 5 min -
CybersecurityAll You Need to Know About Least Privilege
In IT, the principle of least privilege (PoLP) refers to the concept that any process, program or user must be provided with only the bare minimum privileges (access or permissions) needed to perform a function. For instance, if a user account has been created for accessing database records, it need not have admin rights. Also, a programmer responsible for updating lines of legacy code can do so without access to the company’s financial records.
November 20, 2020 6 min -
CybersecurityWhy Your Business Needs a Data Security Policy
Today, the competitive business environment is data-driven. Data provides key insights into your customers and business performance that helps you make better decisions and improve processes. However, the sudden influx of employees working remotely exposes your organization’s information to several security threats.
November 10, 2020 5 min -
Managed ITMaking This One Mistake With Your Computer Network Could Put You Out Of Business
How do you handle network issues? If you’re like most small businesses, you wait until something breaks or goes wrong before getting an IT services company on the phone. At a glance, it makes sense. Why pay to fix something if it isn’t broken?
November 1, 2020 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Astronomical Growth in Successful Breaches Around the World
Databreaches are a WORLDWIDE problem that affects all of us. Here are some of the biggest data breaches over the last 10 years. Notice the year over year trend of astronomical growth in successful breaches around the world. Chances are your information has been a part of one or more of these data breaches.
September 22, 2020 1 min -
CybersecuritySneaky Ways Cybercriminals Attack Your Network And What You Can Do To Prevent It NOW
If you own a small business, your business is a target for hackers. According to a report by 4iQ, a cyber security analyst firm, from 2017 to 2019, there was a 424% increase in the number of attacks on small businesses.
September 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityWhy NOT Investing in IT Can Cost You BIG
If you haven’t invested in IT security, then your business is at risk.
August 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityThis Is The #1 Thing You Can Do To Prevent Cybercriminals From Hacking Your Network
There is one thing many small businesses do that puts them at risk for a cyber-attack. They take a reactive approach to IT security. They wait until something bad happens until they do anything. Unfortunately, we live and work in a time when you can no longer be reactive to cyberthreats. Practically every small business is connected to the Internet and relies on a network to function. It’s the digital world we live in. We have to deal with hackers, data loss, equipment failure and everything else that goes with living in that digital world.
May 27, 2020 3 min -
Cybersecurity5 Signs You’re About To Get Hacked – And What You Can Do To Prevent It
Hackers love to go after small businesses. There are many businesses to choose from, and many don’t invest in good IT security. Plus, many business owners and their employees have bad cyber security habits. They do things that increase their risk of a malware attack or a cyber-attack. Here are five bad habits that can lead to a hack and what you can do to reduce your risk.
March 2, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityEmployees Keeping Your Data Safe? ... Don’t Count On It
In any business, big or small, employees can be your biggest IT threat, and they might not even realize it. Businesses already face countless cyberthreats, like data breaches, cyber-attacks, online viruses and malicious e -mails. But despite all these outside threats, the real problem can come from the inside.
October 1, 2019 1 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Are Plotting To Hack Your Network RIGHT NOW...And What You Can Do To Prevent It
Did you know that small businesses are more likely to be targeted by cybercriminals than any other business or organization? It’s true! While we hear about major breaches on the news, we don’t get to hear the stories of the businesses that struggle with hacking attempts and cyber-attacks.
September 1, 2019 2 min
