Malware is disturbingly easy to download. Even with strong security protocols in place, an employee casually surfing a shopping site over lunch can innocently click on a wrong link and ... bam! You have a virus infected computer on your…
Security is a challenging task for businesses of all sizes. If your business embraces mobile technologies and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), the challenge grows exponentially. With a cloud access security broker (CASB) solution in place, however, your business can…
Ransomware continues to receive huge amounts of attention—and with good reason. The most common vector for ransomware attacks is a user clicking a link in a compromised email message or website. The website then locks-up the device until the user…
Many businesses already know that IT security is critical to mitigating financial risk. Employees know it, too; however, even the most security-minded staff can bypass security protocols when attempting to meet workplace demands and tight project deadlines. How can businesses keep…
Every business has a fiduciary responsibility to safeguard its customers' data, especially if you’re processing online transactions. Part of that responsibility is ensuring your business has the financial means to recover and re-secure customer data in the event of a…
If your business is searching for managed information technology (IT) providers, you have a major decision to make about how you should negotiate IT consultant rates and contract terms. There are two models that can be used: (1) fixed price…
Your IT support provider has the potential to either (a) make office life super easy, or (b) make office life extremely frustrating. This experience will ultimately vary depending on the attitude and business practices embraced by your IT support service…
Whether you own a small-business or help run a multi-national corporation, the fact is: your organization will rely on IT vendors at some point, in some capacity. Even if you have an inhouse IT department, there are various reasons to…
Happy new year! By now, your IT service provider has probably guided and prepared you for 2017; however, it's always a good idea to double check. We've compiled a simple checklist that consists of five critical business technology solutions that…
Today's business managers and owners are constantly challenged with finding ways to retain their talented staff. There are enormous resources (time and money) invested in sourcing, screening, hiring, training, compensating, and motivating employees. It can be sickening when a key…
