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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?

Cyber Security

Following longstanding concerns over the software company’s ties to Russian intelligence, the antivirus software Kaspersky Total Security was officially banned for sale, resale, and licensing in the US.

Cyber Security

With cyberattacks threatening businesses at an alarming rate, many leaders are exploring their options for cyber insurance. Cyber threats in the digital age are becoming more complex and sinister than simple phishing emails. Some of these threats may include:

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

When employees are laid off or let go, the conversation of technology offboarding can be an uncomfortable one.

Cyber Security

Most people can relate to the experience of getting texts or phone calls from random numbers. They don’t always sound harmful. They might sound like they’re genuinely trying to reach someone, saying things like: “Is this Linda from the dry cleaners?” or “Hi ___, Jack has to miss soccer practice this evening.”

Cyber Security

New York Senator Chuck Schumer recently sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services after a massive cyber-attack against Change Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare companies in the US.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

Every business needs a solid IT strategy to keep up with the rise in cybercrime and the swift pace of technological innovation. Manufacturing companies face unique risks to their productivity if they don’t optimize their cybersecurity. This is partly due to vulnerabilities they might consider less critical than core manufacturing systems. Here's an overview of manufacturing plant security.

Managed Communications | Cyber Security | Microsoft

Many healthcare providers have pivoted after the COVID-19 pandemic to offer telehealth services. This creates a unique challenge for healthcare cybersecurity compliance outlined by HIPAA. This is because telehealth communications platforms will likely need to store and secure protected health information (PHI).