Businesses can make the biggest mistakes when they are reactive instead of proactive, in terms of IT security. No matter how quickly you react to a data breach or network hack, the damage could already be done. One thing all businesses who have been attacked have in common is they usually don’t happen the same…
DetailsMost business owners are conscious about their spending on resources and other aspects of business that impact their bottom line. However, one of the biggest mistakes companies make is not spending enough money on the resources that matter. One of those resources comes in the form of hiring a managed service provider to protect your…
DetailsPerimeter security has been around for several years, and it hasn’t really changed much in the big picture. Security measures like anti-virus software, firewalls and intrusion detection systems still need to be utilized today, but they shouldn’t be the only tools protecting your organization. Moving beyond perimeter security is a fairly new concept for organizations,…
DetailsBeing PCI compliant means you are not only protecting your company’s confidential information, but your customers’ information as well. Data breaches happen every day across the globe, but the major ones happen when a company isn’t current on their security software or may have some holes to make it easier for cyber criminals to access.…
DetailsBeing HIPAA compliant takes a group effort from every member of your staff. If just one person takes a wrong step, the whole healthcare facility can suffer as a result. HIPAA compliance is something every facility must take seriously. If that means hiring managed security service providers to ensure you remain compliant, then it’s worth…
DetailsA company’s intellectual property can be its biggest asset. Trade secrets fall into that category and need to be protected with the highest levels of security. Many companies choose to implement secure IT server management from a third-party provider, and it’s one of the best decisions any company can make. Depending on the value of…
DetailsAnyone who owns a business should know and understand the importance of a security audit. If an IT disaster occurs, you could be putting your confidential information at risk. Even worse, your clients’ information could be compromised as well. Sometimes companies are able to recover after taking a financial hit, but others aren’t quite as…
DetailsThere aren’t many things more devastating than having your network infected by ransomware. Depending on the severity of the attack, you may have to halt business for a few hours, days or even weeks. But if you have a good online backup and recovery service as part of your network security, then you can lessen…
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