Your small business may only be open 9 to 5, but with thousands of cyber threats surfacing every day, your IT infrastructures needs to be monitored around the clock. For example, if a virus targeted your network in the middle of the night, would you know what to do? You would if you had a […]
For a business to run smoothly, safely, and securely, your IT infrastructure needs to be managed by experienced professionals. From updating devices and networks to ensuring data privacy and protection, overseeing IT operations can be challenging. Unfortunately, many small and medium businesses don’t have the time, talent, or money to keep their IT operations in-house. That’s why […]
QR or Quick Response Codes can be found anywhere these days. From ads to business cards and billboards, even on product packaging, in magazines, and so on. These little black-and-white square designs make finding more information easy. With the help of your smartphone, all you have to do is scan the code and be instantly directed […]
Technology is constantly changing and evolving. Increased productivity, collaboration, and security are things every business owner wants. However, keeping up with this evolving technology can be challenging and time-consuming. In addition, as your business grows, so will its IT needs. But maintaining an in-house IT team is not always a practical solution. Allowing a managed […]
Your small business probably doesn’t have to stamp “top secret” on its folders or have facial recognition to enter your building. However, you should develop an Access Control Policy to effectively protect your business and customer data. What is an Access Control Policy? An Access Control Policy establishes rules and guidelines detailing who can access […]
Like most organizations, small businesses have to handle customer data to run their operation. Unfortunately, small business owners don’t always have the resources to secure that data in the same ways larger businesses do – making them an easy target for cybercriminals. Even an amateur cybercriminal knows they will likely find a naïve user they […]
For most businesses, email is the most important communication tool. However, email remains a massive source for cyber security threats. Cybercriminals can spoof domains to appear as a legitimate source, distribute malware and spam via email channels, and use social engineering to trick users into making payments or giving up sensitive account information. So, what […]
It’s a fact that most data breaches occur because of human error. Cybercriminals are well aware of this, and they know exactly how to manipulate people into clicking without thinking. That’s why email scams — also known as phishing — have become so successful. Phishing has become an even bigger problem during the last year […]
Staying on top of your email can be an overwhelming, time-consuming, and tedious task. It doesn’t take long to rack up a bajillion unread emails – and that’s the scientific number. For that reason, many modern employees feel like they have to check the constant influx of messages, often at the expense of other tasks. But it […]
All businesses today, big and small, handle an increasing amount of data. Unfortunately, data loss is pretty common and can have devastating effects on your company’s success and reputation. Imagine what would happen if all your employee, customer, and vendor information was wiped out or misplaced – without warning. It would be extremely difficult to keep […]