You’ll know if you’re a victim of ransomware. Often you’re met with a red screen telling you your business files are encrypted. You won’t be able to do anything on the computer, although the cybercriminals will provide helpful instructions for how to pay up. How nice. Here’s what to do instead if you’re the victimContinue reading “What to Do If You’re a Ransomware Victim”
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Backup: Cover Your SaaS
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications are more in use than ever before. Almost every company uses either one or the other SaaS application on a daily basis. The global SaaS market size is expected to reach $185.8 billion by 2024 as businesses move online and adapt to cloud for an agile and lean growth model. However, most companies operate under the misconception that SaaS providersContinue reading “Backup: Cover Your SaaS”
Weighing Software-as-a-Service and Managed Service Providers
There are many acronyms in the IT world. Two common ones are SaaS and MSP, which stand for software-as-a-service and managed service provider, respectively. The bigger question is what the differences are between these two and why you would need one or the other. Here’s help. What’s SaaS? Your business may already be relying onContinue reading “Weighing Software-as-a-Service and Managed Service Providers”
Top 9 IoT-Related Security Threats Businesses Face
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly changing the technology landscape as we know it. Businesses worldwide are leveraging IoT for benefits such as seamless collaboration, access to comprehensive data and the ability to make stronger business decisions based on insights derived from substantial data. Experts estimate the total number of installed IoT-connected devices worldwideContinue reading “Top 9 IoT-Related Security Threats Businesses Face”
Business Continuity Plan 101
If you want your business to remain competitive even during a business disruption, you need to self-reflect. What’s your plan against the unexpected? The truth is, numerous threats can halt your business operations at any time. If your employees cannot quickly pivot to ensure business continuity, you won’t just struggle with competition, but with survival.Continue reading “Business Continuity Plan 101”
Regulations for Securing the Internet of Things
We are living in the era of Digital Transformation and witnessing first-hand the proliferation of assistive technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT). It is estimated that the global count of IoT devices will reach around 80 billion by 2025 — a figure that will outnumber the human population across the globe tenfold. ThisContinue reading “Regulations for Securing the Internet of Things”
Lessons Learned from an Oil Pipeline Ransomware Attack
Your business may not be supplying oil to the United States, and you may not even be in the critical infrastructure business, but don’t think that means ransomware can’t happen to you, too. This article shares lessons learned from a headline-grabbing event, and they’re applicable to businesses of all sizes in all industries. First, whatContinue reading “Lessons Learned from an Oil Pipeline Ransomware Attack”
Top 5 Threats IoT Devices Pose to Data Protection & Privacy
Gartner Inc. predicted that by 2023, CIOs would be responsible for over three times the endpoints they were responsible for in 2018 due to the rapid evolution of IoT trends and technologies. With billions of physical devices worldwide connected to the internet today, this prediction is on its way to coming true. However, the rapidContinue reading “Top 5 Threats IoT Devices Pose to Data Protection & Privacy”
Microsoft 365 Streamlines Business and Reduces Spend
When doing business online, you have many options for available software and systems. You might turn to one solution to handle online meetings, another to drive collaboration, and yet another to manage your content and workflow. It can get confusing. Plus, when you are duplicating tools, IT spend can mushroom unnecessarily. Microsoft 365 aims toContinue reading “Microsoft 365 Streamlines Business and Reduces Spend”
Prioritize Compliance for Your Business
One of the many challenges you probably face as a business owner is dealing with the vague requirements present in HIPAA and PCI-DSS legislation. Due to the unclear regulatory messaging, “assuming” rather than “knowing” can land your organization in hot water with regulators. The Health and Human Services (HSS) Office for Civil Rights receives overContinue reading “Prioritize Compliance for Your Business”