Data Security And Risk
We hear a lot of talk about data security because of the constant threat of cyber attacks and hacking. News of data breaches are now a common occurrence in our daily life. As a result, we are exceptionally concerned about the branding and reputation consequences of a data breach. However, there are other events which could occur that make your data inaccessible. It is important to know you are doing the best you can to protect against cyber attacks, ransomware and other forms of data theft, but data security goes beyond that.
Do You Really Need Online Data Backups?
If you are like most SMBs, you are probably thinking of online data backups as a cost addition. You probably don't have too many systems and you have a handful of trusted employees who know their job pretty well. Why do you need to invest in online data backups? Why should you worry about data loss?
Gain Customer Loyalty By Minimizing Downtime
Small business has changed dramatically within the last decade. No change has been more profound than our dependency on information technology (IT) systems to support critical day-to-day business functions.Read more
The Importance Of Cyber Resilience
According to the National Cyber Security Alliance study, 60% of businesses that are hacked go out of business within six months. The vast majority of damage done in cyber attacks is due to the inability of the company to respond because they have not developed a cyber prevention and response strategy.
CEO? Here's Why You Care About Business Continuity
As a proactive CEO, you know that implementing a solid business continuity and disaster recovery plan, also referred to as BCDR, is essential for your business. After all, why would anyone in your esteemed position ever put a business at risk to downtime or data loss when prevention is so easy?
Ransomware: 6 Ways We Can Shield Your Business
As your business becomes increasingly more digital, you're using more systems and running more applications to manage day-to-day operations, share critical information and complete vital tasks. All of these different devices, back-end systems and applications generate and exchange an overwhelming amount of data and this will only continue to increase.
Lawyer? Add Business Continuity To Your Firm
As attorneys, you're committed to providing your clients with the best legal advice and service possible. In order to do so, you recognize that in the world of law, time stops for no one. Court dates are appointed, not chosen. Contracts have deadlines. Client meetings are a must.
Ransomware And Office 365 - What You Need To Know
For small to midsized businesses Microsoft Windows based systems remain dominant. Windows continues to be the operating system most widely used on desktops and laptops. And Microsoft Office remains the most widely used work office suite.
So it's no surprise that Windows systems remain the top target for ransomware, too. A stunning 100% of IT professional reported they had seen Windows systems infected by ransomware, as reported in Datto's State of the Channel Ransomware Report. Ransomware typically encrypts your files and promises to decrypt data after a ransom payment.
Healthcare Business Continuity - Cure Your IT Ailments
As a healthcare company, your patients are your number one priority. Part of your obligation to them is to keep their health-related information as confidential as possible.
Manufacturer? Add Business Continuity To The Assembly Line
As a manufacturer, you're producing real, tangible products each and every day. Your company's ability to produce high volumes at low costs can determine where you fall among your competitors. In the age of technology, your equipment relies heavily on the computers configuring their behavior. What would happen if those systems became compromised? How long could you afford to halt production?