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How Pen Testing can Soften the Blow on the Rising Cost of Cyber Insurance

Jul 06, 2023

As technology continues to advance and organizations continue to become more and more reliant on their systems and data, the risks associated with data breaches and cyber-attacks have also increased. The introduction of data privacy laws, such as ...

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The (Updated) FTC Safeguards Rule

Jun 01, 2023

The FTC Safeguards Rule requires that businesses engaged in significant financial activities take the necessary steps to protect customer information. This rule applies to businesses that fall under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and extends to ...

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Phishing 101

Dec 08, 2022

Phishing is so prevalent these days, it's hard to imagine anyone's who's not aware of this threat. However, do you know all that you should about this pesky threat? If not, read on so that you're as up-to-date and ready to deal with it. That said, ...

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What is Zero Trust? And Why Should I Care?

Jul 21, 2022

Today’s organizations need a security model that more effectively adapts to the complexity of the modern environment, embraces the hybrid workplace, and protects people, devices, apps, and data wherever they’re located. Zero Trust is a significant ...

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Why the Native Backup for Microsoft 365 Isn't Enough

Aug 19, 2021

These days, when it comes to backing up your business' data there's no excuse for failing to do so — whether you use on-site servers or cloud solutions. Backups ensure that you have a copy of your data and files available should the unthinkable ...

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The Difference Between Running Your IT and Securing Your IT

Oct 01, 2020

When it comes to IT management and IT support, there's an often overlooked aspect to addressing this. Simply put, it's how securing it comes into play. And while there's a significant difference between these two activities, it's all too often ...

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Secure Your Business’ Success (and Data) with IT Security

You Can't Ensure Your Business’ Success Without First Securing Your Business' Technology

Jul 16, 2020

For most small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), being successful, unsurprisingly, ranks as their number one goal. But, success can be measured in a number of different ways. Unfortunately, at the same time most business owners wouldn't say that ...

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BEFORE SPENDING MONEY ON SECURITY COMPLIANCE

A New Phishing Attack To Be Aware Of

Feb 18, 2019

How do you know if a website asking for your credentials is fake or legit to login to? Do you check first to see if the URL is accurate? Do you check first to make sure the URL is spelled right? (ie: faceb00k vs. facebook) Do you check first to make ...

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The Impact of Cybersecurity on Being a Trusted Advisor

Jan 31, 2019

I've been doing this a long time - 27 years and counting. And it still amazes me by the laissez faire attitudes I get when I discuss the value of securing a business' network. When I initially speak with most people, all too often we're discussing ...

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How Business Continuity Can Fill the Hole in Your Security Plan

Sep 04, 2018

You think you’re prepared for the worst: You’ve purchased new antivirus software, have a great new firewall in place, and even hired an IT security “tech” to help “man the gates” to protect your network and computer systems from malicious actors. ...

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The Do's & Don'ts Of Network Security All System Administrators Should Know

May 22, 2018

The old maxim “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” can apply to so many areas of life. However, it seems to be particularly fitting for many of the work situations and challenges network system administrators face on a daily basis While ...

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