Unless they run a technology company, business owners shouldn’t have to give much thought to their network protection. They have much more critical things to spend their focused time on. Unfortunately for them, cybersecurity is extremely important, so having an ongoing strategy to consistently upgrade your network defenses is something most businesses should consider. Today, […]
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that IT is more of a cost than a savings mechanism. But in reality, IT is a powerful tool that can help your business eliminate unnecessary expenses, improve operations, and stop problems in their tracks before they even exist. This approach, proactive IT, has many benefits,
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When it comes to technology, there is a constant friction between convenience and security. No consumer device illustrates this tension better than the Ring doorbell. To most, it is a tool to catch porch pirates; to IT professionals, it is a persistent IoT sensor with a direct, unencrypted line into one of the world’s most
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As an IT expert, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial good access control is for businesses of all sizes. But for small business owners, it can often feel like a daunting task. You’re juggling a million things, and cybersecurity might not always be at the top of the list. However, a breach due to poor access
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Do you know which of your employees is your weakest security link? It doesn’t take much to break into an employee’s email, and from there, the rest of your infrastructure. All a scammer has to do is convince the right employee to click on a link, download an infected attachment, or hand over their password.
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Is your business still tied up with its rapidly aging server hardware? This can stifle your company’s growth, whether you realize it or not. The good news is that the cloud offers ways for your business to transcend the limitations of traditional IT, and with a cloud-first IT model, you can work toward making the
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Cyberthreats aren’t just occasional inconveniences, especially nowadays. They are constant, evolving, and some are so highly sophisticated that you can hardly blame yourself if you fall victim to them. This is why proactivity is so important. Businesses that take a reactive approach to cybersecurity find themselves in a never-ending cycle of damage control.
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Your team is your first and most vital defense against cyber threats. A single mistake—a click on a malicious link, a weak password, or a lapse in judgment—can compromise your entire organization. Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue; it’s a company-wide responsibility. To build a resilient defense, your team needs comprehensive, recurring training. This month,
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Let’s imagine that your business has a hidden back door—one that your building manager doesn’t even know exists—and that door leads straight into the heart of your office. By the time someone finds out that door exists, someone could have snuck in to wreak all kinds of havoc, unbeknownst to you. This is what is
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We’ve all said it. It’s the unofficial motto of pragmatism, the quiet commitment to frugality that businesses cling to: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. It feels responsible. It feels safe. Here is the hard truth from an IT professional: When it comes to your business technology, this motto is a recipe for disaster.
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