Growth is almost always a good thing for businesses. However, company growth can go wrong if you aren’t prepared from an IT standpoint. Performance monitoring is a major aspect of successful businesses around the world. Finding scalable solutions is challenging for in-house IT departments, as well as determining how they will monitor multiple locations, provide…
As a small business owner, one of your biggest fears is likely having to deal with a cyber attack at some point. Statistics show most small businesses that go through one of these attacks have to close their doors shortly afterward due to the cost of getting everything back to normal. The only problem is…
Network downtime will happen to every organization at some point. The main goal for business owners is to minimize it as much as possible since every minute of downtime equates to lost money and productivity. Diagnosing the cause of downtime is critical so you can pinpoint the issue and work to solve it promptly. Working…
When your business is operating at peak performance, it’s easy to think cybersecurity is something that can be put on the backburner. While this is never true, there are ways you can take some of the burdens off of your company and still ensure you have the right IT security services in place. It starts…
Cybersecurity awareness has become a major priority for companies around the world. When the cloud was created several years ago, there were plenty of concerns about security, and rightfully so. However, now the cloud has evolved into one of the most secure platforms organizations can use. You should never take security for granted, though, and…
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…
Whether you currently have a remote monitoring and management service or not, it’s valuable to make an internal checklist to determine exactly what your business needs. The main idea of a managed service provider is to streamline IT security services and processes to make them more efficient so your team can be more productive. If…
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…
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…