7 Ways Employees can Invite Hackers into Your Network The threat of a cyberattack for businesses is growing by the day. According to research, the rate of attacks on businesses has increased from an attack every 14 seconds to an attempt every 11 seconds. It’s estimated that these attacks cost businesses about $20 billion. The…
Complying with Cyber Liability Insurance Requirements More businesses are facing growing cybersecurity threats. Data shows that in 2022, cyberattacks were the biggest concerns for companies, exceeding natural disasters and business and supply chain disruptions. That’s because the cost of a cyberattack can be expensive and financially damaging for most organizations. Research shows that 83% of…
Business Growth Through IT Infrastructure for Medium-Sized Enterprises Robust IT infrastructure is becoming increasingly crucial in running modern businesses. Data shows that companies that persistently invest in technology enjoy 2.6 times more returns than their peers. The advantages that these businesses enjoy that promote business growth include more value to the customer, data-driven decision-making, less…
Security Risks Can Be Reduced in 6 Ways by Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Today, the world is more connected than ever before. As a result, the opportunities for cyberattacks are growing too. Security risks can be found in countless places, from fraud to sabotage and espionage. The Verge states that businesses risk “catastrophic losses”…
What are the Differences Between IT Managed Services and Traditional IT Support? How organizations handle IT support is rapidly evolving. As per recent statistics, 59% of businesses have transitioned their IT services from the traditional break-fix model to managed IT services. So what’s informing this shift? Managed IT services are the new way of effectively…
Protection From Insider Threats Cybercrime is becoming a huge threat for business owners of all sizes. A survey conducted by Bitglass revealed 61 percent of participating businesses reported at least one cybersecurity incident that came from within their organization. An insider threat could be anything from an employee lacking cybersecurity training, to an intentional breach…
How Cyber Resilience can Protect Your Small Business We pretty regularly see small and mid sized businesses that decide not to invest heavily in cybersecurity. They do this for a variety of reasons, but one truth remains: this decision makes them easier targets for cybercriminals and hackers. Nearly 30% of businesses experience a cyberattack at…
Hindsight 2020: Year of the Black Swan In business, a Black Swan is an “unpredictable event that is beyond what is normally expected of a situation and has potentially severe consequences. Black swan events are characterized by their extreme rarity, severe impact, and the widespread insistence they were obvious in hindsight.” Investopedia It is my…
IT Support Services Provide Backup and Disaster Recovery No matter what size your business is, what industry you’re in, or where you’re located, having an effective back-up and disaster recovery solution is necessary. Having a poor backup strategy could leave your data vulnerable to accidental deletions, malicious attacks, or even natural disasters. Your IT support…