Why Business Owners have their business technology serviced by a Managed Service Provider (MSP)
To take a closer look at some of the more pressing reasons why managed services are becoming the obvious choice for small to medium sized business owners. 1. More Efficient and Reliable IT Operations This is one of the main reasons that companies decide that managed services are the right choice for them. Often, the […]
The Way Businesses Work May Be Changed Forever
The forced work-from-home scenario may have set a long-term precedent. Even after we’re allowed to go back to our physical office locations, we all will have to decide if we want to go back. During this work-from-home “trial”, if I may, many have found that productivity has held steady with our employees working from home. […]
5 Ways to Keep Business Data Secure When Your Employees Work Remotely
• What happens if one, or more, of your employees is diagnosed with the flu or the much-hyped coronavirus and are confined to their home for a week or more? • How would your business be affected if your local schools are closed due to an outbreak and your staff members and your employees with […]
3 Key Elements of the NIST Password Standards
There are a few key NIST password standards that companies should adhere to that will mitigate risk: 1. End the random algorithmic complexity.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) now recommends everyone use longer passwords or passphrases of 15 or more characters without requiring uppercase, lowercase or special characters. The extra length of a passphrase […]
What Seven Things Should You Be Asking Your IT Provider About IT Security?
When did you last do a risk assessment? Please share that document with me. I would particularly like to see the risk assessment table. A. Make sure your IT provider is periodically assessing the risks to your IT systems. They should be recommending upgrades and new solutions for you from time-to-time, and you should be listening. They […]
You’re Facing a Cyberattack; Now What?
In today’s digital business world, hackers are after your most precious asset—your data. Companies, especially small businesses, need to stay vigilant to keep their network secure. According to MSNBC, small businesses make up 43 percent of online attack victims, and only 14 percent are prepared to defend themselves from these threats. It’s a big job, but with the help […]