One of the worst things any business executive can experience is having the opportunity to grow and expand, but being unable to do so because of bandwidth or flexibility issues. On a similar note, if your IT infrastructure isn’t operating correctly or has some significant security issues, your entire organization will have major risks associated…
Evaluating and tracking metrics is important for any organization. Managed security service providers have to be held to an even higher standard. You can’t manage anything you don’t constantly measure, especially from a security standpoint. If your business is evaluating a remote managed security service provider that may be a good fit for your organization,…
Operating certain business functions from the cloud brings more benefits than disadvantages in most situations. However, one of the challenges it presents to small and midsize businesses is the complexities with monitoring the health and security of your network. You likely have legacy systems operating alongside the cloud, so your regular IT staff may have…
Support is Available Around The Clock An internal IT staff is usually only available during normal business hours. When you partner with a managed security service provider, you’ll receive 24/7 support so help is always available when you need it. If you happen to be working after hours or working while traveling in another time…
Companies sometimes have a hard time believing the fact that many cyber attacks originate from within their organization. This doesn’t necessarily mean their employees are malicious and shouldn’t be trusted. But it does mean people, in general, don’t take cybersecurity as seriously as they need to, resulting in some serious risks and vulnerabilities. One solution…
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly changing, which forces companies to alter their focus on a regular basis. Running a business is difficult enough, but when you throw in cybersecurity concerns, it can take the level of difficulty to new heights. Working with managed IT security services is one way to help relieve some of the…
A common assumption among the majority of small business owners is a cybercriminal won’t waste their time trying to attack their organization. Besides, small businesses don’t have deep pockets and an abundance of resources, so why would anyone want to steal their information? The truth is cybercriminals feast on easy targets. And because of the…
