When you think of IT providers, you probably imagine someone who swoops in to fix tech problems when they arise. But managed IT services providers (MSPs) are different. Rather than reacting to problems after they occur, MSPs take a proactive approach, offering ongoing management of your IT systems to ensure they are secure, efficient, and, […]

The new year means new opportunities, but it also means new threats to your business. Cybercriminals have the same new year’s resolution as they did last year: take more money and damage more systems of small businesses just like yours. That’s why your small business needs to make some cybersecurity resolutions of its own to […]

A new year means new budgets for your business as you plan out the expenditures that will (hopefully) drive your new goals forward. Because of its outsized effect on your productivity and profitability, your IT budget should be a primary focus of your financial planning in 2025. With a well-thought-out technology budget that covers all […]

As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent and the volume of online data exchange continues to grow, the importance of strong passwords cannot be overstated. However, many businesses still use weak passwords to protect their online accounts, leaving them vulnerable to cyberthreats.

Nowadays, a traditional security approach that relies on a single firewall or antivirus software is no longer enough to counteract increasingly complex, multi-vector cyberattacks. Today’s threats often involve multiple stages, such as phishing emails that lead to malware installation or data breaches that expose sensitive information.

Chances are, your company has already implemented a variety of cybersecurity measures to protect against potential cyberattacks. Firewalls, antivirus software, and secure networks are all important components in keeping sensitive data safe. However, these measures alone may not be enough to protect your company from cyberthreats.

While an in-house IT help desk, a team within your company dedicated to handling technical issues and support, might seem like the best choice, there are often hidden costs that can make this approach more expensive than outsourcing. And despite the tighter control and responsiveness that an in-house team can offer, the benefits may not […]

Success in today’s markets means maximum productivity and up-to-date technology, so if your IT services provider isn’t actively moving you forward, they are holding you back. Unlike reactive IT support, which addresses issues as they arise, proactive IT support anticipates problems before they occur, ensuring your business operations are smooth and uninterrupted.

Despite advancements in cyber defense tools, the human element remains paramount in cybersecurity. Careless employees can unwittingly open the door to cyberattacks, so having a security-aware workforce is your greatest defense against attacks of all kinds.