6 Ways to Prevent Misconfiguration – Main Cause of Cloud Breaches
Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan their cybersecurity strategy. Cloud apps are typically quick and easy to sign up for and access, and the user often assumes that they don’t need to worry about security because it’s handled by the provider. This is an incorrect assumption because cloud security operates under […]
Smart Tips to Stop Stolen Money in Online Banking
It feels like the internet changed everything these days. A prime example is how we bank and access our accounts. Gone are the days of going into your local bank branch to make deposits and withdrawals. Now, you can take a picture of a check and seamlessly deposit it from your phone. Around 73% of […]
4 Ways Proven to Mitigate Costs of a Data Breach
No business wants to suffer a data breach. But unfortunately, in today’s environment, it’s difficult to completely avoid them. Approximately 83% of organizations have experienced more than one data breach according to IBM Security in 2022. These breaches can hurt businesses in numerous ways. First, there is the immediate cost of remediating the breach. Then, […]
Mobile Malware Increased 500% – What Now?
Cybersecurity researchers recently reported an alarming mobile statistic. During the opening months of 2022, mobile malware attacks surged 500%. This is staggering, both in scale and because many people aren’t yet protecting their smartphones. For years, mobile phones have increased in power. They have come so far as to have supplanted the computer for many […]
Data Exposed in 2023 Breach?
There’s a reason that browsers like Firefox, Chrome, Edge etc. have integrated password breach notifications recently. Data breaches are an unfortunate part of life, and can have costly consequences for individuals. Hackers can steal identities and compromise bank accounts, just to name a couple. We bet it has happened to you too! Don’t believe us? […]
8 IT Checks to Do Before You Travel
No matter how hard we try, technology always finds a way to follow us when we travel. Most of us don’t even travel beyond the front door without our phones these days. When you leave on a trip, not having your technology available when you need it can ruin your entire time away. Become a […]
Complete Collapse of Their Business – Yet Fine the Next Morning?
We don’t know about you, but IT keeps us up at night. How are we supposed to sleep when so many things can – and do – go wrong? From issues as large as a ransomware attack, to as small as a single file corrupting; something as simple as the IT staff going on vacation […]
Seven Things the Pandemic Taught Us About Data Security
As workers fled home to handle everything remotely, organizations had to quickly address new threats and questions that were raised about maintaining the integrity and safety of their data. From the IT perspective, the pandemic: Reinforced the need to follow good password hygiene Brought to light the need to engage in data security and access […]
MSPs Save Money – And You Get Stuff That Matters
Outsourcing has become a fairly common element in business processes today. What started off as a means to cut business costs and take advantage of cheaper resources based offshore, has now become an essential part of running a business today. (Its definition doesn’t necessarily include offshore outsourcing, of course) This blog looks at two additional […]
Three Best Practices to Protect Your Data
While malware and phishing attacks have evolved over time and are constantly becoming more and more sophisticated, there are ways to protect your data from them. Here are three best practices to observe no matter the size of IT infrastructure needed in your company or organization, that will help safeguard your business. Install a Strong […]