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The 7 Mobile Device Security Best Practices You Should Know for 2022

The jury is still out on when - or if - employees will be returning to the office in 2022. But one thing we do know for sure is that remote work is here to stay for a...


Cybersecurity Awareness Training: 8 Critical Elements

Your greatest cybersecurity vulnerability isn’t your hardware. Or your software. It’s your people. People—executives, managers, team leaders, workers—are the leading cause...


Six Ways to Boost Your Mac Security
The common wisdom in IT circles is that Mac computers are more secure than Windows computers. The macOS, after all, is built on Unix, which is harder to exploit than...
The Importance of Complying with Data Privacy and Protection Laws

To judge solely by headlines, it would be easy to think only enterprise-level businesses need to worry about consumer data privacy laws.

The truth, however, is that the...


The Real Cost of Outsourced IT Support and Services

Some businesses choose outsourced IT simply to save money. Outsourcing IT services to a Managed Service Provider (MSP) can have a huge benefit on the bottom line.

For...


What Is NIST Compliance?
By Frank Smith | November 5, 2021

What Is NIST Compliance?

There has been a lot of confusion around NIST compliance, now mandatory for federal contractors. This brief overview should provide you with the information you need to...


The Pros and Cons of Migrating to a Private Cloud

Your organization is sold on the value of migrating some or all of your corporate workloads and applications to the cloud, but you are wondering about a private cloud.

Is...


Security Maturity Models: What Are They and Why Do You Need One?
How vulnerable is your organization at this very moment to a successful cyberattack? Are you defenseless, are you well protected or are you—like most companies—somewhere...
How To Conduct a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: 4 Simple Steps

It’s easy for businesses to get overwhelmed when it comes to figuring out what they need for adequate cyber security protection. We recommend that the very first thing you...


Why Mac Users Need to Break Up with Microsoft AD

Your new hire is overwhelmed on day one by all the accounts and passwords you’ve thrown at them. Even your veteran team members restart their Macs so infrequently that...


MSSPs vs MSPs: How to Choose the Right IT Service Provider

Thanks to TBTech for publishing us in this great article - here’s a sneak peak!

 

Many businesses lack the in-house capabilities to maintain complex IT systems and data...


Microsoft Password Removal: The End of a Cybersecurity Nightmare?
Passwords. You hate them. Your IT guy hates them even more. They are the weak point of every network and storage database on the planet.
5 Practical Steps To Protect Your Business From BYOD Security Risks

Thanks to Tech Native for publishing us in this great article - here’s a sneak peak!

 

The growing trend of bringing your own devices (BYOD) to work, fueled by the...


What is the CFO's Role in Cybersecurity?
Is cybersecurity a technical issue or a business issue? Both. Does protecting your organization against cyber attacks fall under the domain of your chief technology...
Spear Phishing: How to Protect Your Business

In the past, using strong passwords was enough to keep accounts secure and hackers at bay. This is no longer the case, and cyber security services require a lot more than...


NIST Compliance Mandated by DoD For Award Eligibility

Here's the bottom line - if you are a DoD contractor and you are not in compliance with DFARS-7019, you may be ineligible for any DoD award. What has changed?!


CMMC: A Comprehensive Guide For DoD Contractors

By now, most government contractors are aware of the upcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). We're providing this comprehensive guide to show you how...


What is Shadow IT - And How You Can Control It

In the past, IT departments were able to control almost all technology decisions, along with who was allowed to use what application or service.But then came the cloud....


Is Your Business Ready for a Ransomware Attack?

Of all the malware threats in the world, ransomware remains the number-one choice of cybercriminals. And it’s a growing threat. Cybercrime Magazine estimates that malware...


How To Transition From Windows To Apple Devices: Tips for Businesses

Thanks to Young Upstarts for publishing us in this great article - here’s a sneak peak!

 

While Apple is the go to smartphone and tablet device manufacturer for a majority...


Microsoft Windows 365: What it Means for Your Business

Microsoft Windows 365 is ushering in a new category of computing—personal computers in the cloud.And as it turns out, cloud PCs could revolutionize your small to...


3 Common Small Business IT Challenges (and How to Solve Them)

Your business may be small, but IT challenges can grow much faster than you anticipated.

The speed of change in information technology has never been faster. Hackers and...


5 Ways to Secure Google Drive for Business Use

If your business uses Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), then you have at least a nodding acquaintance with Google Drive.

Google Drive, of course, is Google’s storage...


6 Tips for Improving Cloud Computing Security

Almost every business you can think of is using public hybrid cloud services for many of their critical business applications. Unfortunately as we head into 2021, ...


Identity and Access Management: Your Microsoft Azure Questions Answered

If your business uses any cloud-based services, you know you need a secure way of connecting your people, devices and data. And that means you likely have some questions...


Cyber Insurance: Everything You Need to Know About Your Best Defense

How much will a data breach cost your business?

It’s not pretty: The average total cost of a data breach in 2020 was USD $3.86 million. The most expensive country was the...


Top 10 New Apple Device Features Coming in 2021 We Think You'll Love!

At its Worldwide Developer Conference keynote on June 7th, Apple shared details about what we can expect to see later this year in macOS 12 MontereyiOS 15iPadOS 15...


4 Super Secure Ways To Share Content Over Outlook Email

In 1971, Ray Tomlinson was the first person to transmit a message from one computer to another. That was 50 years ago and email is still going strong! But whether you love...


6 Microsoft Outlook Tips to Boost Worker Productivity and Efficiency

If you want to help your office and remote employees be more productive across time zones or across town, one of the first places you should start is with Microsoft 365 in...


3 Key Takeaways from Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order

Thanks to HackerNoon for publishing us in this great article - here’s a sneak peak!

 

US government systems and critical national cyber infrastructure seems to be falling...


Azure vs. AWS vs. Google Cloud: What’s Best for Your Business?

The benefits of cloud computing and IaaS (infrastructure as a service) are pretty clear-cut: It offers flexibility, the connection of the remote workforce to the physical...


How To Get MORE From Your Microsoft 365 Investment!

Are you getting the most out of Microsoft 365? Turns out most of us are NOT taking advantage of the many new features in this platform, and are still stuck in our old...


Why Microsoft OneDrive for Business Is the Smartest Tool You Aren't Using

Every new tool and platform promises greater productivity or greater collaboration.

But between mixed reviews and the dreaded learning curve, it probably feels easier to...


How Cybersecurity Managed Services Improve and Simplify NIST Compliance

If you are a federal government contractor wanting to land lucrative contracts with the Department of Defense and other large federal agencies, you must up your...


Should You Adopt a Zero Trust Security Model for Your Remote Workforce?

If you have a remote workforce (and, let’s face it, who doesn’t these days), you are likely concerned about how to secure your networks and data against intrusions by...


How IT Consulting Helps Private Equity Firms Improve Operational Efficiency

Today, private equity firms encounter unique challenges that make it difficult for them to achieve their growth goals with merger and acquisition management.


The Colonial Pipeline Hack: How To Protect YOUR Business!

Last week our news feeds were dominated yet again by another major cybersecurity incident.

This time, it was the ransomware hack on Colonial Pipeline which caused a major...


21 Powerful Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks Popular With Experts

300,000 organizations and 115 million active daily users are on Microsoft Teams every day. If you're one of them, you need to learn the power user moves to get the most...


IT Budgeting for 2021: Put Your Money Where the Cloud Is

The global COVID-19 pandemic that hit in 2020 upended IT budgets, as teams scrambled to properly secure vast numbers of work-from-home setups. But now IT leaders are...


10 Essential Elements of an IT Disaster Recovery Plan

The challenges of 2020 have proven that every business needs an IT disaster recovery plan when things go wrong - which as we've learned, they will. Well thought-out...


How A Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Provides Cyber Defense

A managed security service provider (MSSP) could be one of your best business investments. Why? The most obvious reason is the escalating cyber incidents which threaten...


Training as a Service: The Microsoft 365 Tool Your Team Needs

If there's one thing we've all figured out during our "work from home year," it's that no one is on the same page when it comes to the Microsoft 365 platform! Many...


How Compliance as a Service (CaaS) Could Unburden Your Financial Service Organization

Compliance as a Service (CaaS) packages up the steps that a business needs to take to comply with the regulations specific to its industry.


5 Ways to Help Your Customers Avoid Account Takeover Hacks in 2021

Thanks to Global Banking and Finance for publishing us in this great article - here’s a sneak peak!

 

The financial sector has seen cybersecurity threats grow rapidly in...


Why (And When) You Should Hire A Microsoft Office 365 Consultant

Your company is ready to take the next step in your digital transformation journey, but you're not quite sure how to get to where you want to go. You know that Microsoft...