October, 2020 - Global IT, Compliance, and Security

27 Oct

Multi-Factor Authentication 101

You have probably already come across the term multi-factor authentication. The concept is not new, but has caught on really quick of late. In this post, we will discuss what multi-factor authentication is and why you should be adopting it. What is multi-factor authentication? Multi-factor authentication is basically the use of more than one credential to gain access to data. It is...

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20 Oct

Creating an Effective Business Continuity Plan

by Trave Harmon

in Data Security

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An effective business continuity plan is crucial for any business to survive unexpected emergencies. Here's what a comprehensive plan should cover:...

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13 Oct

Boost SMB Security: Hidden Advantages of Co-Managed IT

by Trave Harmon

in IT Support, Managed IT

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Boosting SMB Security & Support: The Unseen Perks of Co-Managed IT Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can greatly benefit from the co-managed IT model, where a Managed Service Provider (MSP) works alongside the in-house IT team. This approach offers numerous advantages, often overlooked, which are particularly valuable for SMBs. Here are five lesser-known reasons why this model is gaining popularity: 1. Emergency...

06 Oct

Four reasons to opt for the co-managed IT services model

by Trave Harmon

in IT Support, Managed IT

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Co-managed IT services model is one in which the business has its own IT team, but still contracts with an external managed services provider for certain services. In this blog we discuss four benefits of a co-managed IT services model. Expertise Your in-house IT team may not have all the expertise needed to manage all your IT requirements. There are new developments...

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02 Oct

Implementing work from Home: Planning Matters

by Trave Harmon

in Work From Home

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Work From Home, also commonly known as telecommuting, is a fairly general term that encompasses a range of workplace policies. Most generally, it refers to a policy permitting an employee to work from home (or any other approved remote location-the range of acceptable locations will differ depending on the organization’s policies). Beyond that WFH may or not be restrictive regarding working...

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01 Oct

Three different issues about WFH you may have not considered.

by Trave Harmon

in Work From Home

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Today’s blog is a look at three different issues that don’t get much coverage in discussions of the implementation of a WFH policy. Much of the conversation tends to focus on productivity and oversight issues. Here are three you should consider. WiFi Once your employees move off-site and WFH, or anywhere else for that matter, very serious data security issues arise. Whether...