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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
Practical guidance from the MYDWARE team — protecting and modernising businesses across the Greater Toronto Area and Simcoe County.
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CybersecurityHow Hackers Create Fake Data Breach To Fool Business Owners
Cybercriminals have devised a new method to deceive businesses and dark web data buyers: faking data breaches. This tactic leverages advanced AI technology to create convincing, yet entirely fabricated, data sets. As businesses strive to protect their data and maintain their reputation, understanding this threat is crucial to developing effective defense strategies
August 13, 2024 4 min -
CloudHybrid Cloud Solutions: The Secret Weapon for Business Success
More businesses are choosing to adopt the hybrid cloud model with their computing and data storage needs. This approach involves the integration of on-premises infrastructure (such as dedicated servers) or private cloud solutions and infrastructure from public computing and storage service providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud.
July 11, 2024 3 min -
Managed ITEssential IT Policies Every Business Should Have
Clear information technology (IT) policies make up part of the backbone of a secure and thriving business. Companies are becoming more reliant on IT, necessitating guidelines that protect both the technology and the business. Let’s explore these guidelines and their importance.
May 31, 2024 2 min -
Managed ITThe Importance of IT Support for Small Businesses
Businesses rely on technology to operate smoothly. Computers, networks, and various software applications are essential for daily tasks. However, technical problems can arise at any time, disrupting business operations. This is where IT support plays a crucial role. IT support helps ensure business continuity and addresses technical issues effectively.
May 27, 2024 2 min -
CloudHow Businesses Can Master the Cloud Computing Landscape
When you own a business, you spend a lot of your time in "the cloud," managing your data, moving around money, and fulfilling orders. How does it all work? Because it forms a major part of a modern operation, you wouldn't be the only one wondering how businesses can master the cloud computing landscape.
April 24, 2024 3 min -
Managed ITThe Importance of Cloud Backup
Suppose your company’s network were to fail right now. How long would it take to recover the data and restore normal operations?
April 17, 2024 3 min -
CloudThe Benefits of IaaS for Business
Integrating cloud technology into your IT can boost your business. What are the main benefits of IaaS platforms that make them worthwhile? This guide lists the main benefits of IaaS for businesses and why experts suggest switching.
October 13, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityFour Ways Disasters Fuel Cyberattacks
Your business, in all likelihood, already faces numerous challenges in today’s tech-driven world. However, the aftermath of an unexpected disaster can push your organization to breaking point. This unintentionally creates opportunities for cybercriminals to launch devastating attacks, amplifying the chaos caused by such events.
September 1, 2023 3 min -
Managed ITWhy Your Business Needs a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
Even on a good day, being a business owner is challenging. Apart from dealing with and effectively solving multiple problems, you also need the foresight to arm your business with the right tools and solutions to tackle any issues that might arise later.
August 19, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsThe Key To Scaling Your Company Efficiently
As a business owner, you know that continuous, steady growth is an essential part of success. When you’re ready to get serious about scaling your organization, several vital activities must happen. Documented workflows and processes, streamlined hiring, onboarding and training, well-oiled marketing systems and more top the list. One key but often overlooked element of scaling success that can make or break your efforts is leveraging technology to enhance operations quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.
August 17, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityData Loss Disasters Come in Many Forms
Data loss disasters come in many forms, ranging from full-scale natural calamities to cyberattacks and even simple human errors. Disasters can bring businesses to a grinding halt. Apart from financial and reputational damage, failing to protect valuable data can also result in expensive lawsuits.
August 12, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityYour Personal Titanic Moment
On a recent interview about the Titan sub catastrophe, director of the movie Titanic James Cameron, who has made 33 successful dives to the Titanic wreckage site, pointed out that this tragedy is eerily similar to the 1912 Titanic disaster: the captain of the 1912 RMS Titanic was repeatedly warned about ice ahead of his ship, yet he plowed ahead at full speed into an ice field on a moonless night, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 innocent souls.
August 3, 2023 4 min -
Managed ITHow to Create an Effective Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Business
A solid disaster recovery plan for businesses is essential in today’s tech-focused world. Without one, companies risk their reputation, customers’ personal information, and profits in the wake of an unpredictable event that takes servers and systems offline.
July 19, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Pose As Facebook And Instagram Support: How To Protect Your Private Information From Being Stolen On Social Media
Another day, another scam! A new wave of social media scams has emerged, targeting unsuspecting Facebook and Instagram users. Whether you use your page for personal or business use, this new con could affect you. In this article, you'll discover what this scam is, how to detect if hackers are targeting you, and how to avoid falling for it and potentially leaking your private information.
June 22, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Are Deploying Powerful AI-Powered Tools To Hack You – Are You Prepared For What’s Coming?
An Arizona family was recently in the news warning others about how they were the target of a ransom call in which scammers used AI (artificial intelligence) to clone their daughter’s voice to convince the parents they had kidnapped their daughter, with the apparent goal of extorting money.
June 8, 2023 4 min -
CloudCloud Computing for Small Businesses
If you're not harnessing the power of cloud computing for small businesses, it's time to start! Cloud technology provides internet-based services using apps, storage, and processing. It's usually available "a la carte" and is essential to take your business to the next level.
May 25, 2023 3 min -
Managed ITBusiness Continuity Planning: How to Prepare Your IT Systems for Disasters
As a business owner, you know that unexpected events can happen anytime.
April 26, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Critical Importance of Virtualized Infrastructure Security (And 4 Ways to Enhance It)
A torn-down virtual infrastructure creates risks for any business. And it can have a significant impact on how quickly you can retrieve your data and resume operations following an attack.
April 19, 2023 6 min -
CybersecurityMinimizing Cyber Supply Chain Risks through Effective Vendor Selection
As a business owner, it's crucial to prioritize the security of your supply chain and choose vendors that are committed to implementing best-in-class defense measures. This is because supply chain attacks can exploit weaknesses within your supply chain to infiltrate systems and cause harm to your business and reputation.
February 21, 2023 3 min -
Managed ITThe 8 Key Mistakes That Can Cripple Your Business Continuity Plan
The only way to continue your operations in case of setbacks is to enforce a well-thought-out business continuity plan. However, you’ll need to avoid several mistakes when developing your strategy.
January 13, 2023 5 min