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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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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 -
Business Operations4 BIG Mistakes You’re Making By Being Cheap With Technology
Technology is more affordable and accessible than it’s ever been. Whatever you need is only a few clicks away, whether it’s a product or a service.
August 1, 2019 1 min -
CybersecurityTop Ways To Protect Your Business From The #1 Security Threat You Face
Today, cybercrime is more than a potential threat facing your business. It’s an unavoidable force of nature.
July 1, 2019 2 min -
Managed ITAre YOU Prepared For The End Of Windows 7?
If you’re one of the estimated 40%+ of businesses still on the outdated Windows 7 platform, consider this your wake-up call: time is nearly up for your trusty, tried-and-true operating system. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end support for Windows 7. That means no more updates, security or otherwise, will be offered by the company from that date forward.
May 1, 2019 2 min -
Cybersecurity4 Deadly Mistakes You’re Making With IT Security
For something so instrumental to the success of your business, technology can be an incredibly unstable, confusing and everchanging tool. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on the latest cyber security trend, hackers find a way to circumvent the process completely. A new patch arrives for an essential piece of software, and the next day, another patch is required to repair the vulnerabilities the previous patch created. It can seem impossible to stay on top of the constant technological arms race, much less stay relevant amid the exponentially increasing pace.
April 1, 2019 1 min -
Business OperationsThe Ultimate Small Business Guide To Setting Up A ‘Work From Home’ Or Remote Network Access System For Your Staff
Sound too good to be true? I assure you it’s not…
March 22, 2019 1 min -
Cybersecurity3 Ways Your Employees Will Invite Hackers Into Your Network … And What You Must Do To Prevent It TODAY
No matter how professional they are, members of your team – yourself included – are going to make mistakes. It’s true of every organization on earth. They’ll spill scalding coffee into the company copier. They’ll work overtime until the office is empty, then head home without thinking to arm the security system. They’ll neglect key accounts, muck up workflows and waste hours developing convoluted solutions to simple problems. And, worst of all, they may unknowingly bumble into the cyber-attack that forces your business to go belly up for good.
March 1, 2019 2 min -
CybersecurityHow Does Cloud Backup Work?
As your business data grows and diversifies, protecting and recovering it after a disaster scenario becomes increasingly challenging. Increasing threats pertaining to customer data appear every day, so the best way to protect your data from Ransomware viruses, theft, and other unexpected disasters is to securely store an encrypted copy of your data offsite with a leading cloud backup provider such as MYDWARE.
October 11, 2018 3 min -
Managed ITWhat is a Managed Service Provider (MSP)?
New and innovative technologies not only present powerful opportunities for businesses, but they also present challenges. The continuously changing pace of IT infrastructure is extraordinary. IT departments can no longer standardize on a few computer models or single operating systems.
September 1, 2018 3 min -
Managed ITWhat Can a Managed Service Provider Do For Small and Medium Businesses (SMB’s)?
With rapidly evolving technologies and advancements in IT, small and medium businesses (SMB’s) have now realised the importance of working with a managed service provider to keep their businesses protected and in-line with the ever evolving world of technology.
July 11, 2018 3 min -
Managed ITWhy Choose MYDWARE As Your Managed Service Provider?
Small and medium-sized businesses often lack the capability and means to manage an in-house IT department. However, Information technology is essential for all types of businesses whether small or large. In most instances, small businesses cannot afford expensive infrastructure and staff due to their tight budget and limited space. This is the reason why SMBs are likely to face constant downtime, security problems, limited support, and other management concerns.
June 19, 2018 3 min
