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7 Steps to Finding the Best IT Companies in Dallas

You may be at a point in your business where it’s time to outsource your company’s IT needs.  Whether it’s because your in-house staff is overwhelmed or you need an outside perspective, it can be difficult to know where to start. It’s even harder to know you’re choosing the right IT company for your business. […]

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 […]

Threat Management in the Age of Remote Work: Navigating Risks and Challenges

Remote work has become the norm, and businesses are no longer combating threats from a defined physical perimeter; the boundaries have expanded into every employee’s home office or coffee shop. This rapid shift in how and where we work has posed immense challenges for companies looking to manage and mitigate risks that can have catastrophic […]

6 Effective Tips for SMEs to Teach Employees Cybersecurity Awareness

Cybersecurity should be a major focal point of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, businesses need to rely on more than just IT systems to protect their data. They must empower their employees with knowledge and practices to be the first line of defense.  Here are six practical tips […]

How Maintaining Proper Data Hygiene Can Keep Your Business Profitable

These days, data is often considered the new oil—a valuable resource that drives decision-making, innovation, and growth. But just like crude oil, data needs to be refined and maintained to be kept useful and safe. This is where data hygiene comes into play. Good data hygiene is about managing and securing data so it remains […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

5 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Awareness is Important for Employees 

Your business might have the most up-to-date network security like firewalls, encryption, and antivirus software, but all it takes is just one employee clicking an unsafe link to fall victim to a cyberattack. In 2017, Target suffered from a major cyberattack. This was due to one person from a third-party HVAC company clicking a suspicious […]