Businesses everywhere are becoming more flexible when it comes to allowing employees to use their mobile devices to perform work-related functions. There are some clear benefits to allowing this, but there are also some risks associated with it from a security standpoint. Any time your IoT device is connected to a network, a potential hacker…
One of the hottest topics in the business world today revolves around cyber security. With cyber criminals being more sophisticated than ever before, it sometimes seems like business owners can only do so much, but an IT disaster is inevitable at some point. With the right IT support for small and midsize businesses, a little…
It’s no secret more businesses are allowing employees to use mobile devices for their work today. While there are plenty of benefits to allowing this, there are also some potential security risks to be aware of. Hackers traditionally have only attacked desktop operating systems, but mobile device attacks are on the rise and will continue…
Having a disaster recovery plan in place is the best proactive IT management strategy a company can have. However, when the time comes to write out the plan, there are a lot of different things to think about. No two plans are the same, since each business has different goals, certain information they want to…
Everything could be going well to start your morning until you grab your coffee and sit in front of your computer. That’s when you see the dreaded message that your computer and network have been taken over by ransomware. Now what do you do? You should have a disaster recovery plan in place that should…
Having your IT management solutions also involved with your business security is essential today. With the technological age we live in, the vast majority of security components a business has operates off of a network. In order for them to work most effectively, collaboration is critical. Things like door locks requiring access cards to enter…
Every company should have a disaster recovery plan in place. However, the strength of the plan varies among different companies. Some will prioritize security and disaster recovery by doing frequent testing with different scenarios, while others just hope for the best in the event of an IT disaster. Regardless of the size of your company,…
More companies are using the cloud today than ever before. There are many advantages to using the cloud for data storage, organization, accessibility and more. But even with all of the advantages cloud storage solutions offer, there are still plenty of reasons to proceed with caution. Cyber criminals know companies store sensitive and confidential information…
One problem many small and midsize business executives run into is wanting to invest in IT security tools, but not having the funds or resources to hire a full IT department. The good news is a quality managed security service provider is a more cost effective solution, as well as a more experienced solution in…
As most business owners know, there are many different ways a cyber criminal can get into your network and cause damage. Relying on managed security services can reduce the burden you place on yourself or your IT staff to ensure cyber security at all times, but there are still some vulnerabilities you need to address.…
