You are very much aware that your company or organization is at risk, every minute of the day, from cyberattacks, malware, ransomware, and even benign errors that can put your data at risk. Even a failed backup procedure could mean a loss of critical company and customer data. In today’s blog we’re just going to review one of the most …
Passwords are something that you and every employee can use to protect your data and maintaining this important protective wall against criminals is relatively easy. Take the time to follow basic good practices, most of which are relatively easy to do. Here are four easy best practices for good password hygiene which don’t require hand sanitizer or staying six feet …
With all the talk about cybercrime and the recent spate of headlines about ransomware, concerns for your data security and the safety of your business keep growing. Avoiding a data breach is critical to your business, so it is vital that you focus resources and time on cybersecurity. Your MSP can be your best support for handling the variety of …
According to a report by Verizon, 80% of data breaches are caused by weak or stolen passwords. In addition, the report found that 60% of users reuse the same password across multiple accounts, making it easier for hackers to access multiple accounts with a single stolen password. Maintaining good password hygiene is essential to protect against these threats and keep …
Effective password management is an essential aspect of cybersecurity. With the increasing number of online accounts and services, remembering all those passwords can be a daunting task. Password management tools provide an effective solution to this problem. This blog discusses the benefits of using password management tools and some password management best practices to be followed. Some of the key …
Let’s start with the basics. “Cybersecurity refers to the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. Cybersecurity may also be referred to as information technology security.” Now that we’ve presented a formal definition from an industry leader in the data loss prevention (DLP) industry, I’d like to …
Affordable” is a popular word on Google. If you landed here, chances are you just Googled “affordable computer repair services for businesses.” Who doesn’t crave affordability? Anyone who has read “The Millionaire Next Door” or listened to Dave Ramsey understands the importance of prioritising your spending. About twenty years ago, Dave inspired me to reevaluate my twice-daily visits to Starbucks. …
The modern workplace looks different than anyone could ever have imagined just a few short years ago. What should business owners know about their remote teams? Here’s a look at both the good and the bad of some current modern work environment trends. The Good: Remote Work is Here to Stay What initially started as a wild scramble to keep workers …
There are five ways to improve morale in the workplace (and lower frustration) with technology. As a Windows Vista survivor, reducing workplace technology anxiety is a labor of love for me. For our younger readers, Windows Vista was an operating system from 2009 so beset with problems Microsoft’s former president used to make derogatory comments about it in public. I …
Microsoft 365 is the perfect solution to strengthen your NIST cybersecurity program. This strength comes from Microsoft’s close alignment with NIST AKA The National Institute of Standards and Technology. By combining Microsoft 365 services with NIST guidelines, businesses get an easy-to-follow IT planning blueprint. Now part of The Commerce Department, NIST is over 100 hundred years old and plays a vital role …
The road to MSP regulation All good things will eventually receive more government oversight. (At least good things that become less so over time due to new concerns around information security.) The purpose of this article is to help you leverage the prospect of impending regulation to make better business decisions. It’s inevitable, why not use it to your advantage? …
Businesses should be clear on the differences between VoIP support, vendor technical assistance, and system administration. The word “support” is subject to interpretation. That’s why we’ll illuminate and contrast related activities and service offerings frequently conflated with VoIP support activities. Support and Vendor Technical Assistance are a few degrees apart in scope. VoIP administration is a separate service since its …