Cyber Security

The Ransomware Tide is Rising

by Bob Martin | Aug 19, 2021 | Business Continuity, Cyber Security, Data Backup, Data Protection, Data Recovery, Data Security, IT Managed Services, IT security, IT Solutions, Managed IT Services, Network Security, phishing, ransomware

Ransomware has been a problem for businesses, individuals and organizations for years, but it has reached endemic proportions in the last couple of years. According to U.N. Findings, since the COVID-19 pandemic, email-based malicious attempts on organizations have...

3 Tips to Circumnavigate a Skills Deficit and Improve Your Security

by Bob Martin | Aug 2, 2021 | Cyber Security, Data Security, IT security, Network Security, Security Operations Center as a Service, SOCaaS

Despite the fact that cyberthreats have never been more prolific or problematic, the majority of organizations believe they lack the cybersecurity talent needed to stem the flow of cyberattacks. In fact, 70 percent of IT professionals think there is a shortage of...

Focus on Business Development By Hiring a Managed Services Provider

by Bob Martin | Jul 20, 2021 | Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Protection, IT Managed Services, IT security, IT Support, Managed IT Services, Managed Services, Uncategorized

Professional IT services definitely have a niche for themselves in the U.S. small business landscape: Of the roughly 3.7 million small businesses operating in the United States currently, over 57% of them feel a strong need to improve their existing IT infrastructure....

Simple Tips to Keep Your Business Data Safe

by Bob Martin | Jun 17, 2021 | Business Continuity, Computer Maintenance & Repair, Cyber Security, Data Backup, Data Protection, Data Recovery, Data Security, IT outsourcing, IT Repair, IT security, Managed IT Services, Network Security, Remote Monitoring, SOCaaS

Business data is vital to keep safe given increasing threats in the marketplace, such as identity theft and various forms of financial fraud. Fortunately, there are simple controls you can implement to mitigate risks to your business and clients’ confidential...

Small Business Security Tips

by Bob Martin | May 13, 2021 | Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Protection, Data Security, Email Security, IT Managed Services, IT security, Managed IT Services

The dangers associated with email and web security continue to grow, even more so now due to the pandemic. According to one study, though 71% of Americans are still working from home today, when business returns to normal, 54% of them want to continue that. If you’re...

The Increasingly Risky Web

by Bob Martin | Apr 28, 2021 | Cyber Security, Data Security, IT Managed Services, IT security, IT Support, Malware, Managed IT Services, Network Security, ransomware, Uncategorized

The internet is an essential tool for any business. It’s used for marketing, social media, cloud services, storage and for accessing information. However, it is such a risky place. An employee could be visiting a valid website and still accidentally open up your...