Intrusion detection and intrusion prevention services are both designed to identify threats to a network. The more sophisticated cyber criminals become, the more IT security tools companies need to have. Sometimes working with IT consulting services can help you identify exactly what would be beneficial for your network infrastructure based on the layout, risks, budget…
Simply having a website doesn’t do any good if your customers can’t find it in an online search. We all know the importance of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), but many website owners don’t spend enough time optimizing it. When you work with an experienced web development firm, you’ll quickly see how simple it is to…
Many companies require their employees and customers to use multi-factor authentication before logging into their website or portal. The reason is it’s much harder for a cyber criminal to break into a system or network with the extra layer of security. While most IT security services highly recommend using multi-factor authentication practices, they also understand…
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) is important for both a managed service provider and the client. When an SLA is in place, the client knows exactly what to expect to receive when it comes to the services provided and overall expectations. A well-defined SLA also helps keep the managed security service provider on track and…
One of the worst things any business executive can experience is having the opportunity to grow and expand, but being unable to do so because of bandwidth or flexibility issues. On a similar note, if your IT infrastructure isn’t operating correctly or has some significant security issues, your entire organization will have major risks associated…
When it comes to IT support for small businesses, internal security is just as important as external security. You may not have employees who are intentionally malicious in your organization, but mistakes can happen and can lead to issues just as big as what a cyber criminal could create. Limiting access to sensitive business information…
A common belief among small business owners is hackers won’t want to waste their time trying to intrude on their network. This belief can create major problems, since secure IT server management practices may not be as strong as they need to be. The truth is cyber criminals are just as interested in small businesses…
Every company has to prioritize cybersecurity practices, but the truth is business owners around the world handle it differently. Some prefer to have their own IT department handle it in-house, while others work closely with a security consultant to help them be as secure as possible. Regardless of the different strategies, there’s one common denominator…
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…
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…