When small and midsize business owners don’t take cyber security seriously enough, they are leaving themselves extremely vulnerable to attacks. And since a SMB doesn’t have as many resources or funding as a large corporation, an attack could cause them to close their doors. But what is the best way for a SMB to protect…
Cyber hackers will try any way they can to compromise a system, no matter what business or industry you’re in. That’s why it’s so critical for companies to have proactive cybersecurity strategies to protect their organization as much as possible. And not only do these strategies help prevent cyber attacks, they should also be designed…
No matter how hard you try to prevent cyber attacks, there’s still a possibility of one occurring. Having a disaster recovery plan in place is essential for minimizing the damage done during a cyber attack. Every second matters in these situations, so knowing exactly what to do when one occurs can protect your organization in…
Phishing has always been and likely always will be one of the most popular methods for cyber criminals to infect unsuspecting victims with malware. Too many people today aren’t cautious enough when they see an email that doesn’t look quite right, especially at work when there are many other things going on. Identifying a phishing…
Cybersecurity is not something you can address once and then forget about it. Cyber attacks and threats are ongoing around the clock every day of the year, so you have to have IT security services in place to ensure you’re always protected. And the truth is many cyber attacks originate from inside the office, through…
It seems like there is one or more major data breaches to a large company every month. But just because data breaches to small and midsize business don’t necessarily make the news doesn’t mean they aren’t happening. Data breaches can cost companies millions of dollars and can cause smaller companies to close their doors if…
Sending and receiving emails has become such a normal practice for small businesses today, so it’s easy to underestimate the importance of having a secure email policy. There is always news about a company getting hacked and having their important data compromised, and many times the hacker was able to get into their system via…
When you look at the statistics, it’s very concerning seeing how many small business owners have to close their establishments after a data breach. Some studies have indicated around 60% of small businesses won’t survive a cyber attack in the long term, and most of them have to close their doors within six months afterward.…
Having quality endpoint security protection is essential for businesses of all sizes. This protection should be part of every proactive IT management strategy, and needs to be constantly updated to ensure it’s performing to perfection. But how exactly do you know whether yours is working well or needs to be addressed? Here are some points…
One of the biggest topics of discussion today in the information security world is the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The entire idea behind GDPR is to impose stricter rules and regulations on how personal and business information is collected and processed. As with any new regulations like this that come into effect, companies…