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The Growing Threat of Email-Based Cyber Attacks: Why Email Security Matters

Cyber attacks have surged over the past decade, and one of the most common attack vectors is via email. Small business owners are particularly vulnerable to these email-based assaults, often due to a lack of robust security measures, individualized cyber defenses, and the misconception that they are too small to be targeted. However, the reality […]

Ensuring Security in Cloud Migration: Why You Should Trust a Professional

The cloud has become the digital fabric on which the modern business landscape thrives. With firms across industries shifting their infrastructure to capitalize on the flexibility, scalability, and innovative capabilities the cloud offers, the process of cloud migration has risen in significance. While the promise of the cloud is vast, the challenges that come with […]

Key Components of a Comprehensive Security Assessment

Undertaking a comprehensive security assessment of your organization’s systems, policies, and practices is an important step to protecting your data, employees, and customers from today’s growing cybersecurity threats. While conducting regular vulnerability scans and software updates are necessary baselines of security hygiene, a thorough examination involving multiple testing methodologies is needed to uncover hard-to-detect weaknesses.  […]

How to Choose the Right Type of Cloud Computing for Your Business

The evolution of business operations hinges significantly on harnessing the power of cloud computing services. The vitality of these services has become inseparable from streamlined efficiency, optimal functionality, and fortified security measures.  Amidst the vast array of cloud computing services, selecting the right type for your business emerges as a pivotal decision, dictating your company’s […]

Scalability in IT: How Managed IT Services Support Business Growth

Do you realize that the way we do business has been revolutionized over even just the last few years? Every day, new changes and upgrades are happening, causing the surface of the business landscape to look more like churning waves. Because of this, the ability for an organization to scale efficiently can be the difference […]

The Value of Data Backup and Recovery

It’s hard to comprehend how intricate the world of modern business has become. Every keystroke and transaction is a data point, and every decision made carries the weight of shaping a company’s digital footprint, influencing its trajectory in the relentless march toward success or stagnation.  With such a reliance on our data, the prospect of […]

Common Network Security Threats and How Monitoring Can Mitigate Them

Network security has become a critical concern for businesses and individuals alike. Cyber threats such as malware attacks, phishing schemes, and unauthorized access are not just prevalent but are constantly adapting to breach the barriers of the most sophisticated security measures.  Understanding these common network security threats is the first step in crafting an effective […]

What You Need to Know About Content Filtering for Your Remote Workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the landscape of work, compelling businesses worldwide to embrace remote operations swiftly. With this abrupt shift, the safety and integrity of digital infrastructures became a top priority.  Web content filtering emerged as an essential tool, serving as a digital gatekeeper amid the surge in remote work. Its role became pivotal in […]

Choosing the Right Service for Your Business: MSP vs MSSP

As a business owner, decisions around technology can feel overwhelming. You know how critical it is to protect your data and systems, but keeping up with constant changes in cyber threats, regulations, and infrastructure needs is a full-time job in itself. Outsourcing through a managed service provider (MSP) or managed security service provider (MSSP) can […]

Understanding Firewalls: How They Contribute to Your Network Security

Imagine you’re at the door of a celebrity event and you’re trying to get in. There are probably guards at the front, and if you’re not wearing the right outfit or your name isn’t on the list, there’s no chance you’re getting in. Firewalls are like the security guards at the entrance of your company’s […]