Working from home is no longer only for a few employees in special circumstances. The pandemic pushed many businesses to enable remote work. The priority was getting it working and securing access. Now that it’s routine, it’s also time to consider remote work backups. Data backup creates a reliable copy of business data. An accessible,Continue reading “Securing Remote Work with Backups”
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How to Free Up IT Resources
Business success comes from capitalizing on opportunities, except it is harder to do so if you are resource constrained. This article explores ways to free up IT resources to drive productivity and evolution. Your business depends on information technology resources. The right software can help manage expanding workloads and improve collaboration. Enjoy reliable, secure accessContinue reading “How to Free Up IT Resources”
7 Common Business IT Myths Debunked
MythBuster programs on television never focus on business misconceptions about IT. Too bad, because believing these myths can be both costly and dangerous to your business. This article debunks seven common business IT myths. Sometimes myths are harmless, but when it comes to business IT myths, not knowing the truth is damaging. Make smarter techContinue reading “7 Common Business IT Myths Debunked”
The Danger of IT Dashes for Small Business
Few of us would think we could run a marathon, or even a 10-mile race, without training first. Yet the number of people who think they could successfully run a 50-meter dash jumps dramatically, especially if they were being chased by a criminal, cougar, or scary clown. Still, that short sprint would be much easierContinue reading “The Danger of IT Dashes for Small Business”
Outsourcing to an MSP Custom-size Your Partnership
When it comes to business technology, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Managed service providers (MSPs) know this firsthand. That’s why you’ll find they make it easy to partner with them for different levels of outsourced IT. This article outlines the three tiers of MSP outsourcing typically available. Small and mid-sized businesses share many challenges. TheyContinue reading “Outsourcing to an MSP Custom-size Your Partnership”
The Role Deduplication Plays in a Data Cleansing Strategy
In today’s digital era, where humans produce close to 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day, dirty data is a concern for businesses irrespective of size and industry.1 This is because any organization that handles duplicate, inaccurate and outdated information will have to deal with consequences such as: Ineffective marketing efforts Most businesses these daysContinue reading “The Role Deduplication Plays in a Data Cleansing Strategy”
5 Security Risk Analysis Myths in the Healthcare Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic threw multiple challenges at the healthcare industry. The sector saw a steep increase in demand that led to the collapse of health infrastructures in different parts of the world. What’s more, the industry experienced an unprecedented cybercrime surge. According to a report, the most attacked sector in 2020 was healthcare,1 and expertsContinue reading “5 Security Risk Analysis Myths in the Healthcare Industry”
Managed Compliance as a Service May Be the Answer to Healthcare Compliance Challenges
The healthcare industry has been going through a difficult phase. While the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed health infrastructures across the globe, cyberattacks targeting the industry are skyrocketing. In 2020, healthcare was the worst affected industry by cybercrimes.1 Experts suggest that this trend will continue into 2021 and beyond. This is a reminder for organizations to regularlyContinue reading “Managed Compliance as a Service May Be the Answer to Healthcare Compliance Challenges”
Stepping Up Your Cybersecurity With Defense in Depth (DiD)
When the pandemic hit, businesses all over the globe had to shift to remote work almost overnight. Now, with the vaccine rollout in full swing, the hybrid work model is gaining popularity. This allows employees to work from home, the office or split their time between both. According to a report, close to 65% ofContinue reading “Stepping Up Your Cybersecurity With Defense in Depth (DiD)”
Defense in Depth (DiD): Think Like a Hacker
The current threat landscape is rapidly advancing, with cybercriminals constantly upgrading their toolset to break through security defenses. If you want to outsmart malicious hackers, it’s time to start thinking like them. Fend them off with various layered defense methods. This is what Defense in Depth (DiD) is all about. The National Institute of StandardsContinue reading “Defense in Depth (DiD): Think Like a Hacker”