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.
Remote work security tips for traveling employees this holiday season
Cybersecurity awareness for Black Friday & Cyber Monday: Protecting your business and customers
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 […]
Comparing Hardware-as-a-Service, Desktop-as-a-Service, Software-as-a-Service
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.
The cost benefits of outsourcing a SOC vs. building in-house security operations
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.
Measuring the ROI of managed IT services
Effective managed IT services can supercharge your productivity and efficiency to revolutionize the way you do business and help you achieve higher profits. But at the end of the day, these services are delivered by humans and can therefore be subject to human error.
The flexibility and scalability of Technology-as-a-Service
Your business’s IT infrastructure needs regular maintenance to run smoothly, but that’s not enough. To stay ahead of the competition and protect against cyberattacks, you also need the latest technology and updates. Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) is a service model that addresses this problem while at the same time improving your flexibility and scalability, enabling you to […]
The truth about managed IT services
Managed IT services often get a bad rap, especially among small-business owners who may not fully understand how these services work. Unfortunately, this can lead to misconceptions that prevent businesses from taking advantage of the numerous benefits managed IT services provide.
Why your business needs a layered cyber defense strategy
A layered cyber defense strategy combines various interconnected solutions to identify, thwart, and reduce the impact of cyberattacks. Think of it as building a security system with multiple locks, alarms, and cameras; if one layer is breached, others are there to contain the threat and minimize the damage.
7 Ways to save money on your IT purchases this year
To stay competitive in 2025, you have to spend money to upgrade, maintain, and optimize your business’s IT; but this doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. The business IT industry is huge, and there are many options out there that can provide the same or better benefit for your business at a lower […]
