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…
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…
The amount of cyber attacks on businesses is at an all-time high. Some of this has to do with sophisticated cyber criminals having different techniques that are hard to detect. Another big reason is that business owners don’t necessarily have the right IT security services in place. This makes it much easier for a cyber…
Upper management at small and midsize businesses know they probably don’t have the proper IT security protocols in place. And when they finally look into enhancing their security, they will often just opt for the cheapest package that covers as many bases as possible without breaking the bank. What many business executives don’t know is…
Businesses may think they have the best secure IT server management practices in place, but technology and trends change constantly. In this regard, it’s easy to see how quickly security services can become outdated if you don’t have the proper resources to always stay on top of the latest updates. Business executives can’t afford to…
Just like with almost any technology, as soon as your cybersecurity strategy is adopted, it is quickly outdated. Having a proactive IT management strategy means always staying on top of the latest security trends and upgrading as necessary. The IT security services you put in place even a year ago may need to be updated.…