Security Breaches Could Prove to be Fatal

Cyber-attacks are Evolving Cybercrimes have gone up by 600% in 2020 as a by-product of the COVID-19 pandemic. These include network vulnerability attacks, ransomware, and other malware. The rise in cybercrime has also led to more ransoms paid to the hackers. In fact, it was reported that CNA Financials recently paid $40 million- the largest ransomware ever paid- to recover access to their data. Technology and software are used to control and regulate many aspects [...]

By |2021-08-30T10:40:10-05:00August 18th, 2021|CyberSecurity, IT Managed Services, Newsletter Articles, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Security Breaches Could Prove to be Fatal

Dealing with Modern Cybersecurity Threats: How to Protect Your Organization

Businesses are changing the way they operate. With the interconnectedness of software, people, and organizations, the digital world is fast-paced and ever-changing. That is why security in the online sphere is of utmost importance. As the world moves into digital technology, the headlines are filled with incidents of  companies dealing with modern cybersecurity threats. This includes security breaches, ransomware attacks, and hacking. The problem is media coverage only occurs after drastic breaches. It is essential [...]

By |2021-08-02T07:51:37-05:00July 14th, 2021|CyberSecurity, Newsletter Articles, Ransomware|Comments Off on Dealing with Modern Cybersecurity Threats: How to Protect Your Organization

Security Breaches and Cyber Attacks: How Can You Fight Them?

The world has witnessed a rampant increase in the number of cyber-attacks and security breaches. No one is safe from the dangers of these types of attacks. What makes businesses most vulnerable is the lack of information and awareness surrounding them. News outlets and other media often fail to mention the extent of the damage these attacks cause. Attacks have affected organizations from top to bottom. Sometimes entire nations and millions of people have found [...]

By |2021-07-01T10:17:12-05:00July 1st, 2021|CyberSecurity, Newsletter Articles, Ransomware|Comments Off on Security Breaches and Cyber Attacks: How Can You Fight Them?

Why You Need Security Awareness Training

One thing that has risen simultaneously with the growth of the internet is the volume of cyberattacks. The number of security breaches on the world wide web is increasing with each passing day. Unfortunately, no one’s data is safe anymore. Today, businesses both big and small can find themselves the victim of a cybersecurity breach that can be hard to repair. The concerns over online security are intensifying. While the causes and types of such [...]

By |2021-08-02T07:52:59-05:00June 1st, 2021|Newsletter Articles|Comments Off on Why You Need Security Awareness Training

Hacked Passwords and Data Breaches: How to Keep Your Company Safe

Since a record number of people started working from home in 2020, there has been a massive rise in data breaches. These have occurred in all types of companies, organizations, and even government agencies. In fact, 42% of IT and security managers have shared the occurrence of breaches in their organizations due to user password compromise. While breaches happen, it’s becoming more frequent than it should. When creating our passwords, there are generally two types [...]

By |2021-06-23T11:07:04-05:00May 3rd, 2021|CyberSecurity, Newsletter Articles|Comments Off on Hacked Passwords and Data Breaches: How to Keep Your Company Safe

5 Areas Top Accounting Firms Review After Tax Season and Why You Should Too

After a hectic tax season, many accounting firms will take a step back and review the previous year. Firms will evaluate what strategies worked, and which fell short of their expectations for the year. Top accounting firms will then use the information they were able to gain from these evaluations to draft plans for changes that could be made moving forward. Firms will also use this data to propose new strategies based on areas that [...]

By |2021-06-23T11:30:51-05:00March 9th, 2021|Newsletter Articles, Uncategorized|Comments Off on 5 Areas Top Accounting Firms Review After Tax Season and Why You Should Too

How an Outdated IT System Can Be Holding Back Productivity in Manufacturing

Decreasing operating costs and increasing working efficiency are core goals manufacturers work to achieve for their companies. Today, it seems as though these goals become increasingly more attainable with the advancement of technology. With the rise of artificial intelligence and other technological applications, many manufacturers have become intrigued with the idea of implementing new systems into their existing networks. They hope that these changes will optimize productivity and increase their top line. While adopting new [...]

By |2021-06-21T15:29:45-05:00March 1st, 2021|IT Managed Services, Manufacturing, Newsletter Articles|Comments Off on How an Outdated IT System Can Be Holding Back Productivity in Manufacturing

Using Public WiFi? Here’s How to Protect Yourself – Update

The holidays are quickly approaching and online shopping is predicted to be at an all-time high this season. Whether you’re shopping from home, on your break at the office, or from another location the security of your connection is important. It can be one of the first lines of defense in protecting your data. We published the following on our blog back in March, but these tips for using Public WiFi are still valid. Make [...]

By |2020-11-04T09:40:30-06:00November 4th, 2020|CyberSecurity, Newsletter Articles, Remote Working|Comments Off on Using Public WiFi? Here’s How to Protect Yourself – Update

Are You Paying Your IT Provider Enough to Care?

Every now and then, we are contacted by a company that has had, or is having, a bad experience with their current IT provider. These conversations typically revolve around expectations that are not being met. Their systems are down, they can’t process transactions, or they can’t recover from backups. In the worst cases, they are experiencing a ransomware attack due to their IT providers compromised systems. Being a Managed Service Provider (MSP), we hear all [...]

By |2021-03-31T15:28:52-05:00September 14th, 2020|IT Managed Services, Newsletter Articles|Comments Off on Are You Paying Your IT Provider Enough to Care?

Top Cybersecurity Threats Remote Workers Deal With

The pandemic has forced everyone to embrace a remote working lifestyle in the hopes of dodging the threat of COVID-19. But at home, telecommuters both seasoned and new ones alike are facing a different kind of threat: cybercrime. It's gotten so rampant that The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have joined forces to alert everyone on the increasing number of malicious [...]

By |2021-06-22T14:59:35-05:00August 7th, 2020|CyberSecurity, Newsletter Articles, Remote Working|Comments Off on Top Cybersecurity Threats Remote Workers Deal With
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