Managed IT Archives

Your Guide to Choosing a Managed IT Provider

Choosing a managed IT services provider (MSP) can be daunting. In a world where technology is integral to business success, selecting the right MSP is critical. It’s not just about finding a vendor; it’s about partnering with a company that aligns with your business goals and values.

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29 Dec

Why Network Penetration Testing is Crucial for Business Cybersecurity

in Data Security, Managed IT

In today’s digital age, where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, network penetration testing has become an indispensable tool for businesses. This cybersecurity practice involves simulating a cyberattack on your network to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors exploit them. It’s not just a technical necessity; it’s a strategic imperative for business continuity and compliance.

28 Dec

Pre-Tax Guide: Enhancing Network Security for Financial Pros

in Data Privacy, Data Security, Managed IT

Safeguarding Client Data in Finance: Essential Cybersecurity Steps Before Tax Season

As tax season approaches, businesses, especially CPA firms, traders, and bankers, must prioritize securing their computer networks to protect the highly sensitive client data they handle. This is not only a matter of safeguarding their reputation but also of complying with increasingly stringent regulations.

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27 Dec

End of year preparations for businesses for the new year.

in Data Privacy, Data Security, Managed IT

As businesses approach the end of the year, preparing for cybersecurity challenges in the coming year is paramount. Recent developments and trends highlight key areas where focus and improvement are essential. 1. Adapting to New SEC Cybersecurity Rules: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new cybersecurity rules that necessitate a change in how businesses handle risk management, governance, and...

18 Dec

You can lose more in a cyber attack than you can imagine

One of the errors many smaller firms make--and some larger ones--is that they really don’t understand the broad-reaching effects of a cyber attack. If someone breaks into your home and steals a laptop, you may think “ well, insurance will pay for the laptop and the broken lock, let’s move on.” In reality, that usually isn’t the end of the...

04 Dec

Good Fences Make for Secure Data

Investing in firewalls, anti-malware and data encryption software Firewalls and anti-malware tools can help you by keeping unwanted actors out of your IT network. These tools work by restricting access to only pre authorized users and these are primarily defensive measures. Data encryption software, on the other hand, is more proactive and works to code your data and store it in...

04 Nov

SD WAN – What’s up with that?

SD WAN - What’s up with that? So what is this SD-WAN that you have been hearing about? SD-WAN, the acronym for Software Defined Wide Area Network is a new take on the traditional Wide Area Network (WAN). A standard WAN’s goal was to connect users at a branch to a main campus or central office. A WAN is fundamentally hardware-based,...

21 Oct

Think you are too small to be a cyber attack victim? Think again!

Think you are too small to be a cyber attack victim? Think again! A recent study pointed out that SMBs are increasingly becoming targets of cybercriminals because their cybersecurity measures aren’t as strong, sophisticated, or effective as those of large companies. Often, SMB owners tend to think they are too small to be targeted; in fact, their size and lack of...

An illustration of a man with a laptop surrounded by other devices, emphasizing the importance of SMB Cybersecurity.

07 Oct

Training Teams for Cybersecurity