Cybersecurity

What is Penetration Testing, and Why Does Your Business Need It?

You shudder when you imagine experiencing a data breach in your business. What would happen to your relationships with your clients? Your reputation? Research shows that more than 9,000 public data breaches have occurred since 2005, with 10 billion–plus records being exposed. Fortunately, penetration testing is a powerful tool that helps with identifying network vulnerabilities. Here's [...]

2022-12-29T14:34:07-06:00January 23rd, 2023|Cybersecurity|

How Often Should You Backup Your Data to the Cloud?

It's the one thing that security experts say again, and again, and again: backup your data! But it's the one thing everyone ignores right up until they suffer a ransomware attack. From website data to business data, backups are easy to do. Most require simple software that performs these backups immediately. Now you might be [...]

2022-10-31T09:46:13-06:00December 19th, 2022|Cybersecurity|

5 Advantages of Maintaining a Firewall for Network Security

Did you know that cyberattacks of every kind increased by over 100% in 2021? As the world relies more and more on online services, hackers are finding ever bigger payoffs. Businesses need the best in managed IT services. A key part of their security plan needs to be a firewall for network security. Network firewall security [...]

2022-10-14T11:54:23-06:00November 14th, 2022|Cybersecurity|

How Hosted VOIP Services Can Help You Save Money

In the United States, business teams lose almost 8 hours a week due to poor communication. VOIP services can help reduce or eliminate this waste by improving communication. If you want to be successful and reduce waste, then you should consider how your business handles communication. Here is how VOIP services can help save you [...]

2022-10-12T14:28:28-06:00November 2nd, 2022|Cybersecurity|

Why You Should Always Back Up Your Business Data

Anything can happen in the IT world, including system failures, disconnection, and more. More importantly, small businesses are facing a sharp rise in cyber attacks, with an unprecedented average of 2,200 daily attacks in 2022. Regardless of the threat, it's essential to back up your business data to avoid any major interruptions or issues. Here [...]

2022-10-12T14:25:50-06:00October 19th, 2022|Cybersecurity|

The Importance of User Authentication and Authorization in IT Support

Did you know that the most common password is "123456"?  Simple passwords like that can cause major problems down the line. That's because they allow hackers to gain access to a network and wreak havoc. The way to avoid that is through a strong authentication and authorization protocol. In this brief guide, we'll take a look at [...]

2022-08-01T08:58:54-06:00August 1st, 2022|Cybersecurity|

Common Cybersecurity Myths Debunked

In 2020 alone, cyber-attacks cost government organizations $18.88 billion. Despite the clear dangers posed by threats in cybersecurity, many companies still believe in dangerous cybersecurity myths.  So what exactly are these myths, and what steps can you take to protect your company from cyber criminals? This article lists some of the main myths you need to be [...]

2022-06-15T20:29:09-06:00June 29th, 2022|Cybersecurity|

IT Support Companies: Why Should You Hire One?

Did you know that over 90% of businesses in the U.S. are small and medium-sized businesses? With so many Americans starting their own small and medium businesses, you want to make sure that your business has all of the tools necessary to rise to the top. Finding the best IT support services that best suit the needs of [...]

2022-05-12T13:34:22-06:00May 25th, 2022|Cybersecurity|

Your Security Threat Guide to Types of Antivirus Software

Are you aware that there is a kind of malware that hacks your computer and makes you pay to regain access to your files? It's called ransomware, and in 2017 the WannaCry ransomware attack infected 110,000 users in its first hour, making it the biggest ransomware attack in history.  Malware and viruses have become destructive [...]

2022-02-04T15:40:14-06:00February 15th, 2022|Cybersecurity|

Building Business Security: The Role of Network Firewall Security

Cybersecurity is vital for your company's survival. Unfortunately, hackers get smarter with each passing year.  When they infiltrate businesses, it can get deadly. Some cyber-attacks shut down small businesses. Due to cyberattack costs and compromised systems, some never recover.  A network firewall security system helps keep the bad actors away from your server. In addition, [...]

2022-02-04T15:21:09-06:00February 8th, 2022|Cybersecurity|
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