If your managed IT services provider has been using the same business continuity plan (BCP) for years, your organization may be in trouble. BCPs should continuously be updated so you avoid overlooking or underestimating certain issues. Not updating your BCP is just one mistake that can harm your business.

The pitfalls of business continuity planning

5 Tips for ensuring the safety of your cloud-based data
Cloud computing has transformed the way we do business by giving workers greater flexibility and reducing costs. But while there’s no denying the benefits of cloud computing, it presents several unique security challenges that need to be addressed first.

4 Ways VoIP can benefit remote workforces
Cloud technologies have ushered in a new era of work where office employees no longer need to be restricted by the boundaries of the office desk. One of these innovations is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which has become the new standard in business communications.

What is the difference between an IDS and an IPS?
You may have heard of the terms intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) when setting up your cybersecurity. For most non-IT folks, both terms sound similar, but there’s an important distinction between the two. The main difference is that an IDS monitors network activities, while an IPS controls traffic.

The best backup solutions for remote offices
Remote work is here to stay, but reaping its benefits comes with unique challenges that must be addressed to keep risk to an acceptable minimum. Some of these challenges also apply to branch offices, many of which don’t have adequate data protection controls in place.

How to be proactive with your cyber defenses
It is good to have an IT team and/or a third-party partner like a managed services provider (MSP) that helps keep your company protected against cyberthreats. It is even better to have all stakeholders be involved in preventing data breaches. Here’s how everyone can be proactive when it comes to cybersecurity.

5 Best practices for securing PHI
Protected health information (PHI) includes personal, medical, and financial information, as well as other data created or used when a patient sought and received healthcare services. Due to the sensitive nature of PHI, it is highly valuable to hackers — and this is why your healthcare organization must do everything possible to protect any PHI […]

Tips on how to choose the right mouse
Have you been feeling some discomfort in your mouse-clicking hand lately? Have you been using that mouse for several years now? If you have, then it’s time to consider a computer mouse upgrade. Your mouse should allow you to work safely with ease and efficiency.

Microsoft 365 features that prevent phishing
Over the years, Microsoft has built a reputation as a provider of powerful and intuitive tools that enhance efficiency and productivity. The company is also continuously taking steps to protect their users from today’s top cyberthreats. A great example of this is Microsoft 365, which is well equipped to combat phishing scams.