Cybersecurity & IT Insights
Phishing: The #1 Cyberattack
Phishing is a type of online scam where cybercriminals send fake emails, text messages, or phone calls that look like they're from legitimate sources like banks or government agencies. Their goal is to trick you into sharing personal information such as your...
Data Backup: Myths vs. Reality
Does your organization have backups? Many may quickly respond with an affirmative response, but they may subscribe to myths about backups. Someone may say, "Back up their critical infrastructure, check that box, and move on." When choosing a backup solution, method,...
3 IT Services Provider Red Flags
Selecting a managed IT services provider (MSP) is stressful, especially if you’re transitioning from a messy situation. The last thing you need in your life is more IT problems, so it’s appealing to go with the MSP that’s most confident that your transition will be...
Security Awareness Training: Users = Weakest Link in Cybersecurity
The weakest link in your information security chain is your users. Your employees, your team, and your family are the primary targets of cyberattacks. They are the ones who are most likely to click on a malicious link, open an infected attachment, or give away their...
The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contractors
The increasing regulatory and cybersecurity compliance requirements for information technology have made it difficult for organizations to do business with government agencies. The federal government has been particularly focused on cybersecurity for nearly 20 years,...
Regulatory Compliance Could Be Affecting your Business: Are you Prepared?
Federal, state, and local regulations are constantly changing and are affecting business technology in significant ways. In the world of increased digital information, data leaks, and evolving threats to data, regulatory bodies have placed a microscope on business...
Data Security & Tech Recycling
The rise of ransomware attacks targeting small and medium businesses has made data security a top priority for IT leaders. While there are many security products available to protect and detect threats, one simple but often overlooked mitigation tactic is proper tech...
The Big Business of Ransomware
Ransomware has emerged as one of the most pervasive and costly challenges in the world of cybercrime. With major companies like Nvidia, Toyota, and SpiceJet falling prey to ransomware attacks, the threat has escalated to new heights. Even entire countries, like Costa...
Best Line of Defense Against Business Email Compromises
The Cost of Business Email Compromise In May of 2022, the FBI published a report stating that Business Email Compromises account for over $43 Billion in losses Internationally. In the “2022 State of Email Security Report” from Mimecast, a polling of 1400...