We regularly remind our Washington, DC and Charlotte clients that while we provide top-notch information security services, their participation and commitment are vital to thwarting cyberthreats. Cybersecurity is a team effort, and no matter how good an IT services provider may be, they will fail to protect business data if the client doesn’t take their […]

Bad password habits you should avoid

Boost your cybersecurity with security audits
Are your organization’s cyber defenses enough to protect it from a cyberattack? Unfortunately, just incorporating the latest antimalware software or firewall to your system won’t guarantee your company’s safety. Conducting a security audit will give you a complete picture of your company’s data integrity, giving you a greater chance of successfully meeting your cybersecurity goals.

Better internet security: Easy as 1, 2, 3
The internet is not such a bad place to be in — for as long as website owners do their share in keeping it safe for their visitors. Here are three tips to do exactly just that. Tip 1: Use HTTPS Short for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, HTTPS indicates that a website has an extra […]

4 Major data breaches in 2020, and what can we learn from them
With the catastrophic economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, businesses have, understandably, been focusing their efforts on staying operational. However, in the midst of all the chaos, cybercriminals and state-sponsored attackers alike have been stepping up their game and taking advantage of an already highly vulnerable economy.

What are the benefits of managed intrusion and detection services?
The constantly evolving cyberthreat landscape means that businesses must take a proactive stance to protect their digital assets. Recent years have seen more organizations adopt cloud computing and remote work policies, making the original concept of perimeter security largely irrelevant.

Fix these business security flaws now
As businesses have become more reliant on technology, they’ve also become a prime target of cybercriminals. If you want to protect your organization from cyberattacks, make sure your cybersecurity system doesn’t have the following flaws. Open wireless networks With just one main internet line and a couple of wireless routers, an entire office can get […]

Why you shouldn’t use public charging kiosks
Smartphones have become a vital part of modern life. And as we spend more time on these gadgets, the likelihood of needing to recharge them while on the go increases. When your phone’s juice runs out and you’re nowhere near your charger, a public charging kiosk can look pretty promising.

Two-step and two-factor authentication: What’s the difference?
Every business should have a strong cybersecurity posture to keep cybercriminals from infiltrating their network. One way to do this is by implementing a strict authentication process using two-step or two-factor authentication. These two processes are so similar that many confuse one with the other.

Your business’s cybersecurity needs an MSP
With the prevalence of cyberattacks on companies of all sizes these days, businesses cannot afford to relegate cybersecurity to the bottom of their budget priorities. When it comes to cybersecurity, even small businesses should partner with a managed IT services provider (MSP). Here’s why it’s crucial to partner with an MSP that can implement robust […]