Under the Water: 7 Hidden Impacts of a Data Breach and How They Can Hurt Your Business
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 22, 2018 8:15:00 AM
When you think of business downtime or a data breach, I'm sure you've thought of the direct financial costs. If you've been successfully cyberattacked, you have to notify customers, figure out what went wrong, pay for any broken regulations, attorney fees (in the case of litigation), …
Is Your IT Team Sick and Tired of Patching and Updating Software?
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 11, 2018 2:33:54 PM
Outdated software is an open door for hackers. That's why, as annoying as it can be, it's a good idea to push that upgrade button for your phone's apps. It's even MORE important to patch and update the software and hardware you use to run your office. I don't know of many IT professio …
Security Isn't Only an IT Problem – Leadership Is a Crucial Piece of an Effective Information Security Strategy
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 5, 2018 8:48:00 AM
“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don’t do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.” – Vince Lombardi As you think about information security for your business, the quote by Lombardi has particular relevance (sorry Vikings fans, but …
Why Hackers and Cybercriminals Love Small Businesses Like You
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 4, 2018 10:15:35 AM
Being a small business has a lot of benefits, you might: Differentiate yourself from the corporate competition by offering a more personal feel. Make decisions about the direction of your company without having to get approval from a board. Have a high employee retention rate because …
Your Business Information IS Your Most Important Corporate Asset – Keep It Safe!
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 2, 2018 3:13:34 PM
Buying something intangible is a tricky thing to grasp, but in some cases, completely necessary without even a second thought. Take insurance for example. We insure our cars, our homes – even ourselves – without even thinking. It’s just what you are supposed to do. Even behaviors - we …
Simple Steps to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Apr 30, 2018 1:05:00 PM
Every business today needs to be thinking about cybersecurity. Unless you operate your business entirely using paper, cash payments, and the US Postal Service; you could be vulnerable to hackers. Company size is no guarantee of security. Even though large businesses are the ones in th …
Information Security Isn't Only About Your Network - 4 Common Physical Security Risks (and How to Prevent Them)
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Mar 22, 2018 4:06:07 PM
Viruses and cybercriminals are real security threats. Those threats are familiar and a focal point for many managed network providers. I'm here to tell you that securing your digital information doesn't end with software and your networks. They aren’t the only threats to your business …
You're Wasting Time: 4 Business Functions to Stop Doing Yourself
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Mar 14, 2018 10:48:16 AM
You don't have to do it all yourself. We live in a world with knowledge – and experts – about every topic under the sun literally at our fingertips. We also live in a world full of service businesses. Don't want to mow your lawn? Schedule lawn service. Don't want to fix that leaky fau …
Did You Know the Common Criteria Certification for Sharp Copiers Creates Uncommonly Good Security
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Feb 16, 2018 11:35:16 AM
There are three kinds of businesses: Those who have been hacked and focus on security Those who haven't been hacked and aren't worried about security Those who have been hacked but don't know it yet That said, how often do you think about network and document security? If you're smart …