No company is safe from disaster. For example, a ransomware attack, a fire, or an unplanned power outage can cause your small- or medium-sized business (SMB) to go offline and lose revenue. In order to protect your company from these unexpected events, it’s important to have a business continuity plan (BCP) in place. This blog […]
Tech improves business communications, increases productivity, and streamlines workflows for better efficiency. However, all of these benefits cost money — often, a lot of money.
Because technology investments are rarely cheap, it’s critical that you don’t make unnecessary or unwise purchases.
In case you missed it, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released new guidelines for creating and managing passwords. This is great news for anyone looking to improve their online security. But what do these new guidelines mean for you? In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of the NIST password […]
If you’re like most business owners, you’re always looking for ways to keep your business secure. One way to do this is by keeping your firmware up to date. In this blog, we’ll explain why it’s important to update your firmware to secure your business. What does firmware do? Firmware is a type of software […]
A security incident is any event that compromises the security of your data or systems. It can be anything from a malware infection to a data breach, and it can have serious business impacts, such as data loss, reputational damage, and even legal penalties.
Microsoft 365 offers a convenient way to share calendars. In this guide, we will walk you through how you can quickly and easily do so to let others — even those without a Microsoft 365 account — view your calendar. What is Outlook? Outlook is a personal information manager from Microsoft, available as part of […]
The need to generate, manage, and remember numerous passwords for different accounts often causes password fatigue. Using the same passwords for all these accounts may seem like an ideal solution for many employees, but it comes with a huge risk to company security. The best solution is to use single sign-on. What is single sign […]
More and more businesses are investing more money in new IT solutions to drive efficiency, enhance customer service, and improve cybersecurity, among others. However, your IT investment might become a waste of money if you make these mistakes. 1. Failing to align new tech with business goals While many advertisers sell new technologies as the […]
Email is one of the most commonly used forms of communication nowadays. It’s quick, easy, and convenient, but it’s also vulnerable to attacks from hackers. Read on for some practical tips that you can use to secure your email account and keep your information safe. Use strong passwords Many email users fail to realize how […]
Every day, businesses of all sizes fall prey to hackers who want to steal sensitive data or disrupt operations. So in case you do experience a breach, you need to have a cybersecurity protocol in place to minimize damage and downtime.
Here are five steps that you should take in order to respond quickly and effectively to a cybersecurity breach.
