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outsourcing IT
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May 30, 2020

3 Ways Outsourcing IT Services Can Benefit Your Business

An IT consultant is your go-to guide when it comes to making sure your business technology is aligning with your needs and goals. Just as you would rely on an accounting professional to handle your finances or an advertising agency to handle your marketing, IT consulting is no different (and should be considered a top […]
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cyber security threats
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May 22, 2020

Tips For Training Employees on Cyber Security Threats

If an intruder had access to your personal, business, and financial information today, what would the implications be? If that sentence wasn’t enough to make the hair on the back of your neck, maybe these statistics will. In a recent study, it was discovered that 43% of cyber attacks are on small businesses, and of […]
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IT Consulting
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May 21, 2020

Factors to Consider When Choosing an IT Consulting Company

Every business knows they need IT help; but establishing that relationship with a third party vendor can be tough. It’s tricky to find an IT consulting company that is knowledgeable, affordable, and blends seamlessly with the rest of your business. In most cases, business leaders don’t know what they don’t know. They know they need […]
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business-IT alignment
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May 13, 2020

The Importance of Business-IT Alignment and How To Achieve It

Forward-thinking companies are always looking for beneficial IT solutions to add to their toolkit. When you think about it, the way we communicate with existing and potential customers boils down to technology. Although there is no one size fits all organizational structure for business and IT alignment, most companies are taking strides to decentralize IT, […]
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incident response plan
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April 30, 2020

Incident Response Checklist: How to Address a Cybersecurity Attack

Did you know it takes 100-200 days on average to detect a cybersecurity incident? And a brand can decline by 31% following a breach (Cisco)? With the increase in cyber attacks over the last decade, an incident response plan is your best chance at defending your organization from the effects of a data breach. What […]
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multi-factor authentication
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April 28, 2020

The Importance of Multi-factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication is the process of identification by asking the user to verify two or more characteristics that are unique to that user. There are typically three different characteristics that are used as factors in the authentication process: something you know, something you have, and something you are. For example, you might have a text […]
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risks network
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April 16, 2020

Preventing Vulnerabilities and Risks to Your Network

As technology advances, the chances of a security threat reaching your network are increasing rapidly. Security threats are particularly scary because they happen suddenly, and it isn’t long before damage can become irreversible. When it comes to your business network, it’s important to identify what vulnerabilities and risks can cause a threat. In addition to […]
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data breach
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April 9, 2020

5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from a Data Breach

After years of high-profile data breaches at large companies, hackers have turned their attention to small businesses to collect personal information. From phishing scams to insider threats, cybersecurity a data breach can wreak havoc on small businesses as they are more vulnerable to limited budgets, struggling to acquire top talent, and often face fatigue and […]
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Business Continuity Plan
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April 2, 2020

3 Tips for Reshaping Your Business Continuity Plan During COVID-19

Business owners across the world are searching for new ways to continue operations as we work through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Now more than ever, it’s important to be predictive and proactive in your decision-making, and take the right steps to ensure you’re preserving your business. While each business has unique key issues to consider, […]
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Cloud Computing for Remote Work
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March 27, 2020

4 Advantages of Cloud Computing for Remote Work

A survey by RightScale shows that nearly 92% of businesses are adopting cloud computing, and for good reason. Storing your data in the cloud has numerous benefits for your organization, whether you’re running a large corporation or a small, local business. If you haven’t considered cloud computing yet, especially for your remote work force, it […]
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