Cyberattacks aren’t like they are in the movies. They don’t start with loud sirens and fast typing. Instead, they often begin quietly and predictably, sometimes with just a simple email from a skilled cybercriminal. But with a security operations center (SOC) on your side, you get your own team of cybersecurity professionals watching over your […]
Microsoft 365 is powerful and convenient, hosting all your apps and data in a secure, always available data center. Because it’s all in the cloud, you might assume your data is automatically backed up forever. Unfortunately, that incorrect assumption can put your business at serious risk.
As your business grows and you bring in new faces, access permissions for your systems and data can quietly spiral out of control. It’s a familiar story: a new hire needs to get productive fast, so you give them broad system access to avoid bottlenecks.
Moving to the cloud has become a necessity in the modern economy, but if you’re managing a small to mid-sized business (SMB), it’s understandable if you have some anxiety. Downtime, lost data, confused employees, and unexpected costs are possible, but only if your cloud migration is rushed or poorly planned.
The companies that make your software and hardware are constantly deploying updates to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals, so keeping your systems current is one of the most effective ways to prevent attacks. Unfortunately, these constant updates can get in the way of productivity, making you choose between getting work done and staying safe.
Remote work is great during the holiday season, as you can travel and attend family gatherings without burning through PTO. However, it also brings increased cybersecurity risks. Employees working while on the road face unique challenges that can expose your business to data breaches, compromised accounts, and malware infections.
As the year’s biggest shopping events, Black Friday and Cyber Monday always bring a surge of spending as well as cyberattacks to capitalize on the increased activity and chaos. Cybercriminals know that IT teams are busy, systems are strained, and staff may be distracted, making these peak periods perfect hunting grounds to attack businesses and […]
Instead of owning expensive hardware, software, and systems, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can leverage Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) procurement models. These models unlock enterprise-grade capabilities that are more affordable and flexible for companies that would have been priced out of these advanced technologies and services not long ago.
A security operations center (SOC) monitors, detects, and responds to security incidents 24/7, ensuring that attacks are stopped before they disrupt your business. It’s a highly effective tool for preventing disastrous cyberattacks, but for many small and mid-sized businesses, cost becomes a concern.
