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managed IT Services | Cyber Security

If you run a financial business, be it a bank, accounting firm, tax service, etc, you know the importance of data security. Although different from data protection, data security is paramount to mitigating the risk of cyber-attacks and safeguarding your clients' data.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

Cyber attacks can induce panic and extreme stress, which is the goal of attackers. After all, when you're flustered and backed into a corner, you're much more likely to make poor split-second decisions. Hackers prey on this, hoping you concede to their payout demands out of desperation.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

In the non-profit world, you often focus on your organization's mission. You also work to secure donors to support it. Another important focus, however, should be protecting your business from cybercriminals.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

With the threat of stolen data, ransomware attacks, and worries over AI scams looming, cybersecurity is an obvious must.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

As businesses left and right fall victim to cyber-attacks and their unfortunate stories end up splashed across headlines, it seems like a no-brainer to invest in cybersecurity. Yet, despite the countless horror stories that have led to huge, sometimes industry-wide setbacks, some businesses still fall short.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
September 12th, 2024

When you're researching different strategies to protect and prepare your business for cyber attacks, you will see many terms thrown around. "Zero Trust", "Shadow IT", "penetration testing", and "Zero-Day Attacks" are all examples of new terms in the cybersecurity world in recent decades.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

If you elect to have a vulnerability assessment run on your network, there are several details that it can uncover. One detail you might find is whether your network has open ports. Open ports refer to a type of digital “back door” that cybercriminals can exploit to breach your network.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

Every day, there are more and more cybersecurity incidents in the news affecting every industry. When you hear about these devastating attacks, you may wonder what you would do if your business fell victim to a cyberattack.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

With all of the devastating cyber attacks that have been in the news such as the CDK attack on auto dealerships, the MGM incident in Las Vegas, etc, it’s a scary time for cybersecurity. You may be surprised to learn, however, that not all cyber attackers are after the same thing.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

It may seem like a nightmare scenario, but the rise in ransomware attacks has led some business leaders to ask themselves what they’d do if faced with one. Who should you call first? Should you engage with cyber attackers? If not, who should?