BYOD: Best Policies for Maximum Security

By |2022-02-09T22:10:38-08:00February 9th, 2022|IT Blog|

BYOD or "Bring Your Own Device" is an acronym many people in the business world have heard. Every day, more mobile devices (including tablets and laptops) are used by employees to access their company's data. Giving employees the option to receive work-related emails and data on these devices increases their productivity. As working schedules vary, [...]

Employee Security Awareness Training: A Must Have

By |2022-01-12T23:11:48-08:00January 12th, 2022|IT Blog|

Employee Security Awareness Training is the key to keeping your business safe from cyberattacks. When it comes to Cybercrime, 2021 was a record-breaking year, and it is not showing any decline in 2022.  Somehow it seems business owners and users have become powerless against it.  We have to consistently educate businesses and users about risks [...]

Hybrid Workforce: What are it’s benefits?

By |2021-12-08T23:43:15-08:00December 8th, 2021|IT Blog|

A Hybrid workforce or hybrid working arrangements have become increasingly common in the wake of the pandemic. But, on the other hand, some businesses and employees are still adjusting to the new normal. Hybrid models are now widely accepted as part of the pandemic response. Because it has been proven to increase productivity and provide [...]

PCI Compliance. Security information you need to know.

By |2021-12-02T16:50:13-08:00December 2nd, 2021|IT Blog|

All credit card processing companies require small businesses to comply with PCI Compliance (Payment Card Industry Compliance). These industry-standard guidelines address the security of the payment system at large and recommend data security protocols.  For most small businesses that process only a handful of credit card payments, whether daily or weekly, certain technical and operational [...]

Incident Response: What to do after you are hacked.

By |2021-10-27T22:32:23-08:00October 27th, 2021|IT Blog|

Having an Incident Response after a cyberattack is a crucial step to getting your business back online.  As the number of cyberattacks increases, so are the number of victims. You may have excellent cybersecurity defense in place.  Yet it still gets hacked.  It could be a significant shutdown or a minor inconvenience.  The question is, [...]

Managed IT Services: The End of IT Departments?

By |2021-10-20T22:28:56-08:00October 20th, 2021|IT Blog|

As Managed IT Service takes on an essential role in the operation and success of many businesses, others are often left to wonder if they need an IT department? Do they invest more in it? Should they outsource their IT?   Should I augment my IT department by hiring an outside IT professional? How to [...]

6 Tips to Prevent a Security Breach

By |2021-10-06T22:43:36-08:00October 6th, 2021|IT Blog|

When you hear the term security breach, the first thought that comes to mind is a large corporation or retail company- like Target being another victim. But security breaches on small businesses are on the rise, and most business owners do not know how to prevent a security breach from happening to them.    And [...]

How a Firewall Protects Your Small Business

By |2021-09-29T22:06:19-08:00September 29th, 2021|IT Blog|

It's a small business owner's worst nightmare.  A cyber attack. And rightly so, cyber attacks are up 69%, according to the 2020 Internet Crimes Report provided by the FBI. In addition, two-thirds of small and medium-sized businesses had their security compromised, according to a report by the Ponemon Institute. Cybercrimes infographic via FBI ICR [...]

What is a Multi-layered Security Plan? And Why Your Business Needs It

By |2021-09-22T22:22:59-08:00September 22nd, 2021|IT Blog|

A business owner has so much on their plate. They don't have time to upgrade or reinforce their network system. And that’s what cybercriminals are leveraging to their advantage, a small business owner without a multi-layered security plan.   Cybercriminals have become increasingly more sophisticated in their approach to hacking into a network and compromising an [...]

The Cost of a Cybersecurity Attack: 14 Warning Signs Every Business Shouldn’t Ignore

By |2021-09-15T22:35:33-08:00September 15th, 2021|IT Blog|

The average cost of a cybersecurity attack is $200K, according to insurance carrier Hiscox. This cost can be so damaging, that 60% of businesses that fall victim to a major cyberattack have gone out of business- only six months after the attack.    But the cost of a cybersecurity attack isn’t just damaging to the [...]

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