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A Good Internal IT Person Is Hard to Find

Technology is everywhere, yet we don’t always understand it. When things go wrong or get challenging, we turn to IT Services for help, but it’s becoming difficult for businesses to hire internal IT support staff. Here’s why and what to do about it. The IT talent shortage has been an issue for more than aContinue reading “A Good Internal IT Person Is Hard to Find”

Choosing the Right Computer Monitor

Your hardware, software, and internet connection shape your computing experience. The last essential piece of the puzzle? The monitor you use. The first thing you need to consider is what you’ll be using the monitor for most. Gamers will have different requirements than those professionals or families viewing photos. Once you’ve determined monitor usage, you’llContinue reading “Choosing the Right Computer Monitor”

5 Ways to Combine Compliance & Cybersecurity Best Practices to Improve Outcomes

When you run a business, compliance and security are two essential factors. Both are equally important for the seamless operation of your business. While compliance helps your business stay within the limits of industry or government regulations, security protects the integrity of your business and sensitive data. It is worth noting that although security isContinue reading “5 Ways to Combine Compliance & Cybersecurity Best Practices to Improve Outcomes”

8 Elements of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for Compliance

A compliance program aims at protecting an organization from risk. The purpose of corporate compliance programs is to ensure that a business complies with laws or regulations relevant to it. You could consider a Compliance Program to be a form of internal insurance policy to create evidence of conformity with regulations and instill a cultureContinue reading “8 Elements of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for Compliance”

ZTNA Is Possible for Small Businesses

When you see the letters ZTNA, you may not immediately think cybersecurity, but you should, as those letters stand for zero-trust network access. This article explains what ZTNA is and why it is advisable for securing remote access. Globally, work environments are re-opening to employees. Yet remote work is here to stay. The consulting firmContinue reading “ZTNA Is Possible for Small Businesses”

Everyone Plays a Role in Cybersecurity

Hollywood would have us believe that cyberattacks are elaborately planned and use expensive, sophisticated tools developed by James Bond’s tech guru, Q. Yet in real life, most hacks are nothing like that. The cybercriminals often simply fool a human to gain access. Phishing remains a primary way to attack. A scammer sends an email thatContinue reading “Everyone Plays a Role in Cybersecurity”

The Beginner’s Guide to Cyber Liability Insurance for Business

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone in one way or another. If there is one category that most benefited from the pandemic, it’s cybercriminals. That’s why cybercrime has shot up by almost 300% since the start of the pandemic1 and that’s why you must adopt necessary measures to protect your business from malicious cyber players.Continue reading “The Beginner’s Guide to Cyber Liability Insurance for Business”

6 Uses for Your Old, Extra Computers

When you’ve upgraded to a new computer, the old one is a bit of an albatross. You paid good money for that desktop or laptop, and you want to continue to see return on investment. Plus, disposing of that technology feels wasteful. It’s not as if a computer is going to compost itself! To help,Continue reading “6 Uses for Your Old, Extra Computers”

How to Build a Security-First Culture That Empowers Your Hybrid Workforce

Tools are only as good as their users. This should be your guiding philosophy as the world shifts to a hybrid work model to deal with the complexities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While it’s great to define and implement essential security controls and tools, if it isn’t backed up by workforce buy-in and participation,Continue reading “How to Build a Security-First Culture That Empowers Your Hybrid Workforce”