IT Security

There are various technology-related problems that may compromise a company, including security breaches and cyber-attacks. These vulnerabilities make IT support a critical component for every organization.

You need to take cybersecurity seriously if you want to protect sensitive information. This is especially true now that nearly 50% of all organizations with up to 1,000 employees are impacted by cybersecurity threats.

A Virtual CIO, often called a vCIO, is a person or company that provides the service and functions of a traditional Chief Information Officer for a business without having that actual person on staff.

Many IT headaches can be avoided by outsourcing your IT management needs. It's not for everyone, however. Learn if its right for you.

Some malicious emails may look suspicious. Some may look completely innocent. Learn some ways to spot spam emails with this helpful tutorial.

A "free WiFi" connection can be a traveler's best friend, but can soon become your device's worst nightmare. Learn how to stay safe.

So, your laptop is missing—now what? Here are 5 next steps to take to minimize the damage of so much stolen information.

Data breaches can wreak havoc on businesses—not only in the price to fix them, but what they do to their image among customers. As we prepare for the release of the 2020 Ponemon Institute Data Breach

Regardless of the nature of the problem, data leaks can be devastating to businesses. Here are some key findings that show just how harmful data leaks are.

Your system going down is not only annoying, but also tremendously expensive. Learn how much money you're likely losing due to IT downtime.

Gather around and hear the tale of printer that cost one healthcare organization over $1 million...and how to avoid such a mess yourself.

Enjoy this overview of the recommended tools, equipment, practices, and services for optimal remote working environments for your team members.

Many have had their identity stolen by this ridiculously loose handling of cell phone SIM cards. Learn how to avoid being next.

If you ever thought that cyber security threats wouldn't waste their time with construction companies, unfortunately, you're dead wrong.

Few other industries have been impacted by cyber attacks than the trucking industry. Learn what efforts are underway to combat these attacks.

Learn the difference between black hat, white hat, and grey hat hackers.

Instead of a complex heist, what if the plot of Oceans 11 involved a very manual brute force attack of the Bellagio's Employee's Only area?

Ready for your company's pen test? No? Ever better. Learn why you can't afford not to have a pen test for your business systems.

Check out these five network considerations that you may not have even thought to think about.

New devices, systems, patches, oh my. It's a lot to take in for an IT analyst. There are times when they could use help.

Are you ignoring system updates? More than feature updates, these patches can keep your system safe from emerging cybersecurity threats

Are you a chronic social media oversharer? The details you provide may be putting your private info or even company data at risk.

The two-step—more than a fun dance, it can keep hackers out of your personal data.

Two-step authentication is great...until someone steals your phone number. Learn how this happens and how to prevent it.

How would you feel if you logged in to find all of your files held for ransom? That's what happened to hundreds of dental offices.

Cyber assessments help make your systems insurable.

If you're a designer or engineer, you shouldn't have to spend your time worrying about data security and IT issues.

For workers on the go, laptops are a blessing. For data security specialists, they can be a curse.

Think your fingerprint scanner on your mobile device is impenetrable? Think again.

In this piece, we discuss what data encryption is, how to encrypt data, and how to make it a part of your document management protocol.

Are you still keeping passwords on sticky notes or in Word files? Are you reusing passwords across systems? Get a password manager already.

Tired of bothersome ads? Ad-blockers can provide an escape from ads as well as help increase the speed and security of your browsing.

No, they're not sorcery — they're legally binding signatures. Electronic or digital signatures sure make life easier...but how do they work?

Learn how to keep remote workers HIPAA-compliant. It can protect patient information as well as keep you from paying penalities or facing prison time.

IoT is taking over our devices, but are our security protocols keeping up?

Learn what spear phishing is, how it differs from regular phishing, and how to protect yourself against a spear phishing attack.

Have you recently come across an abandoned USB flash drive? Be cautious of plugging that thumb drive into any computer.

Discover the capabilities of a data lake and why you may or may not want to utilize one for your business.

Get help grasping IT security scenarios using these familiar situations.

Your company's data could be like a grand piano rolling towards the edge of the loading dock.

What is the difference between "http://" and "https://" and why does an SSL certification matter? In this piece, we'll answer these questions and more.

There is a big difference between data security and regulated data security compliance.

In our hyperconnected age, instituting a robust identity theft prevention protocol is crucial.

Every day, businesses deal with confidential data containing everything from company trade secrets and marketing research, to social security numbers and addresses of employees. Recent news headlines

Being aware of the typical IT mistakes made by other small businesses can help you avoid making them in your small business.

What should be considered as the best practice when it comes to creating a secure password? Password security experts weigh in.

Make sure that your organization's IT security isn't missing one of these elements.

Gather 'round to hear the story of how Managed Network Services helped a nameless company help eliminate technology downtime.

All client names have been changed due to confidentiality agreements.Using the friendly neighborhood IT guy is fine when a company is starting out. But when the friendly neighborhood IT guy sets u

Today we come across a tale of a lone man desperately seeking a Wi-Fi connection, only to be foiled by a chance encounter with a coworker. Will his quest end in success or will he be left in the doldr

As all hallow’s eve looms ever closer, we open the crypt to reveal sinister tales of IT horror stories. In this week’s stories, we find a well-meaning searcher who doesn’t know what she’s missing, a d

The cloud has allowed companies to expand their services and offerings without having to invest in a costly onsite server system. While this is a great opportunity for those who take advantage of the

Considering a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to running an office environment? Learn the pros and cons of this approach.

Technology has made some huge strides in recent years and created a much more convenient working environment. Connectivity gets much of the credit for achieving this status. By connecting different de

Managed IT services are getting more and more popular with companies of all sizes. Whether you have a big business or a small one, managed IT backup will improve your network service and support, and

To avoid problems down the road, there must be policies created that will analyze what can be archived and what can be permanently deleted.

Considering a third-party IT partner? There are several factors to consider and questions to ask of an MNS specialist.

The WannaCry VirusOver the weekend, the world experienced one of the most severe ransomware outbreaks (named WannaCry) in history, with businesses of all sizes in over 150 countries impacted. Most n

If you understand the risks, create a recovery solution, and constantly test, adapt, and evolve, you can be ready when disaster strikes.

As companies continue to go paperless, security software needs to keep information safe.

We all know not to download files attached in emails from strangers. The problem is that hackers know we know better and are finding new ways to cause trouble. The newest trick is called Business Emai

Anytime an employee leaves, whether they were full-time, temporary, or seasonal, it’s important to tie up any IT security loose ends. This means you need to check for all of the following:Desk- Ch

The dawn of the digital age as brought about many conveniences we all enjoy every day. On the other hand, it has made us all vulnerable to cyber-attacks and hacks. With devious entities blasting virus

Proactive is always better than reactive, and that goes double for IT risk management. With 55 percent of small-medium sized businesses experiencing a cyber attack in the past year, and 50 percent exp

For the everyday user, the difference between true backup disaster recovery (BDR) and a simple file sync and share service gets murky. So, why can’t Google Drive and Dropbox replace a true BDR solutio

Your business likely has a plan in place to protect computers on your network from malware, viruses and data theft. Do you have similar protections on the office printer? Digital copiers, or multi-fun