As a small business owner, being smart about cutting costs is essential for long-term success. One of the biggest expenses for any organization is IT security. Whether it’s the programs and software or paying the salaries of IT staff members, the cost of protecting your networks and servers is expensive. Hiring a managed security service…
Welcome, we are going to be running a series of articles describing how to address and resolve all of the controls in the NIST 800-171 compliance requirement. The first thing we suggest you do is getting a tracking software product. You can use an excel spreadsheet but this can quickly get out of control. A…
When the systems and networks within your organization are healthy, your company as a whole will operate more efficiently. One of the best ways to ensure this happens is to use a remote monitoring and management service to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity. In fact, many companies that take advantage of 24/7…
When most business owners think about IT security services, they often think about firewalls, antivirus software and patches. While these are important components to protect your network and servers, the overlooked aspects often present the biggest vulnerabilities. One thing managed security services providers always look for is the culture of an organization when it comes…
It’s common for business owners to understand the risks associated with cybersecurity, but not necessarily know what to do about it. The days of installing antivirus software and feeling secure are long gone. Nowadays a more proactive IT management strategy is required to protect your systems and networks as much as possible. This involves providing…
As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, companies are having a hard time keeping up with their digital security. Sometimes IT support for small and midsize business owners is an afterthought, since they simply don’t know where to begin. Having a proactive IT management strategy means knowing what risks are found within your…
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…