Category Archives: Security
What Small Businesses Need to Know About Zero-Trust Security
Trust no one. It sounds cynical and harsh, but that’s the approach many businesses are taking to protect their networks. Zero-trust security is a growing trend in cybersecurity based on the idea that every user, device, or connection should be…
How Your Cybersecurity is Like Protecting Your House
When it comes to cybersecurity services, the number one question I get from small business owners is: “Do I really need all this cybersecurity stuff?” You know you need some basic protections like a firewall or antivirus, but the rest…
TechTip: Secure Your Microsoft Products With Office Protect
Does your business use Microsoft products like Office or Microsoft 365 email? If so, your business is at even more risk of getting hacked. Because Microsoft’s tools are so popular, they’re a big target for hackers. 70% of cyber attacks…
Can Office 365’s Security Protocols Adequately Protect My Business?
As a business owner, you realize the value of having reliable email and access to the tools you use daily, like Microsoft Word and Excel. Perhaps you’re ready to switch to Office 365 to access these communication and productivity tools…
Multi-Factor Authentication: How to Secure Your Accounts with Duo
Passwords aren’t enough anymore. No matter how many warnings you might hear about using strong passwords or not reusing passwords, the vast majority of people are still using weak passwords and poor password etiquette that make them an easy target…
10 Things You Must Do Now to Prevent Data Loss
A successful IT department knows that their prep work must start today to prevent a data loss disaster tomorrow. It might sound cliché, but proactive maintenance and disaster recovery preparedness are the most efficient way to tackle the latest data breach,…
Coronavirus Phishing Scams: How to Protect Your Business
As the world reels from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, hackers and scammers are thriving on fears surrounding the virus, creating a new threat for businesses and individuals. Scams and email phishing schemes surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic have…
The Rising Cost Of Cybercrime [Infographic]: 2019 Update
Cybercrime is one of the fastest growing “industries” today, resulting in staggering costs to businesses worldwide. Find out just how much it's costing businesses in our updated infographic.
From The Headlines: Cyberattacks Now Cost Your Business $200K
In late 2019, CNBC.com reported that cyberattacks now cost businesses of all sizes about $200,000 per incident, on average. This represents a dramatic increase in the average cost of a data breach, especially for small to midsize businesses (SMBs).
The True Cost of Spam for Your Company
Spam email is nothing new. We’re all used to receiving spam messages, and having an overflowing junk folder is just part of having an email account. In fact, we may joke about the particularly funny or cringe-worthy spam emails we…
