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Why Managed Service may be the way to go for your data security
in Managed ITWhy Managed Service may be the way to go for your data security Since effective cybersecurity should be a proactive effort, not reactive, this means that SMBs tend to overlook the entire issue as something that can be pushed forward into the future. One way to get around this challenge is to have a ...
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Cybercrime – Two basic routines to Protect Your Data
in Managed ITCybercrime – Two basic routines to Protect Your Data Cybersecurity is certainly not something to be ignored by organizations no matter how big or small they may be in terms of client base, staff or sales revenue. This is because cybercriminals don’t discriminate when it comes to choosing the...
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Why Managed Service may be the way to go for your data security
in Managed ITWhy Managed Service may be the way to go for your data security Since effective cybersecurity should be a proactive effort, not reactive, this means that SMBs tend to overlook the entire issue as something that can be pushed forward into the future. One way to get around this challenge is to have a ...
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SD WAN – What’s up with that?
in Managed ITSD WAN – What’s up with that? So what is this SD-WAN that you have been hearing about? SD-WAN, the acronym for Software Defined Wide Area Network is a new take on the traditional Wide Area Network (WAN). A standard WAN’s goal was to connect users at a branch to a main campus or central off...
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Good Fences Make for Secure Data
in Managed ITGood Fences Make for Secure Data Investing in firewalls, anti-malware and data encryption software Firewalls and anti-malware tools can help you by keeping unwanted actors out of your IT network. These tools work by restricting access to only pre authorized users and these are primarily defensive me...
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Think you are too small to be a cyber attack victim? Think again!
in Managed ITThink you are too small to be a cyber attack victim? Think again! A recent study pointed out that SMBs are increasingly becoming targets of cybercriminals because their cybersecurity measures aren’t as strong, sophisticated, or effective as those of large companies. Often, SMB owners tend to think...
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SMB and Some Basic Employee Security Issues
in Managed ITSMB and Some Basic Employee Security Issues Training teams Your employees are your first line of defense. Training is a basic requirement and should be conducted for every employee. This necessitates involving Human Resources so that businesses incorporate cyber security training from the first day ...
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You’ve been hijacked!
in AllYou’ve been hijacked! Has it ever happened to you that you opened the web browser on your PC and it looked a bit off? Then you perhaps did a Google search for something or tried to access your email only to have a dozen ads popping up or to be redirected to some other URL. Well, it means your web....
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Your employee quit your organization Make sure your data hasn’t
in AllYour employee quit your organization. Make sure your data hasn’t When someone new joins your organization, how do you manage their onboarding? Chances are, you already have processes in place for everything. The employee paperwork is taken care of by the HR, the on-floor assistance and other train...
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VPN 101: Remote access and safety
in AllVPN 101: Remote access and safety As we know, the Coronavirus pandemic has brought about a paradigm shift in the way businesses function. Home is now, ‘The Office’. With WFH taking root, companies and employees alike are experiencing so many benefits that it looks like it is here to stay. This h...
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System and software updates: Why you shouldn’t be skipping them for later
in AllSystem & software updates: Why you shouldn’t be skipping them for later We all know how annoying it can be when you get a pop-up asking if you’d like to update it or worse still, your system starts to update itself. The general tendency is to put it off until the next time you log onto your...
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A “Free” Covid Vaccine can give you a virus (and infect your IT network)
in AllA “Free” Covid Vaccine can give you a virus (and infect your IT network) With the pandemic still raging in most parts of the world, cybercriminals have come up with yet another novel technique to lure unsuspecting victims and steal their data–the free Covid-19Vaccine scam. This is how it t...
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Marketing Drip S14_6 – With WFH, you are much more vulnerable
in AllDo you have cyber insurance? If not, here’s why you should absolutely get it! https://cmap.amp.vg/web/dzv1g837fwqx8...
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Cyber Security training basics: Password best practices
in AllCyber Security training basics: Password best practices & phishing identification As a business you know the importance of ensuring that your data is safe from the prying eyes of cyber criminals. While anti malware software programs and firewalls are essential to doing this, another important e...
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Marketing Drip S14_4 – The WFH trend is a boon for businesses and employees alike
in AllWhen you have your employees work remotely, inadvertently your data is more vulnerable to cybercrimes. Learn more in this whitepaper- https://cmap.amp.vg/web/ibvw5k476im7...
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What does cyber insurance typically cover?
in AllWhat does cyber insurance typically cover? Pandemic or no pandemic–cyber insurance is a must-have. And, not just that, some of your clients may insist that you have cyber insurance coverage before they trust you with their data–especially if you are operating in the B2B market. Cyber ins...
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Marketing Drip S14_5 – Whitepaper access: Cyber Insurance: Why do you need
in AllVaccines can protect you from the harmful effects of the Covid-19 virus during this pandemic. Cyber insurance does just that in the case of a malware attack. Learn more- https://cmap.amp.vg/web/bslqo6r97cj0f...
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Why does your business need cyber insurance?
in AllWhy does your business need cyber insurance? The WFH model makes businesses much more vulnerable and easy targets for cybercriminals. Some of the reasons include A lot of people accessing their work data from home networks, which lacks high-level security The inability of businesses to monitor the w...
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Marketing Drip S14_2 – Is your business operating on a WFH model?
in AllThe COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of the corporate world drastically. What does that mean for your business data? Find out here- https://cmap.amp.vg/web/4d47ucw7j1kf...
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WFH means more vulnerability to cybercrime
in AllWFH means more vulnerability to cybercrime. Here are some methods to stay safe WFH opens up whole new horizons in terms of flexibility, productivity, and cost savings. But, it also opens your business up a little more to cybercriminals, as you can’t have a hands-on approach to cybersecurity, espec...
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Data security in a WFH setup
in AllData security in a WFH setup Do you have staff working from home? With the pandemic still around, the answer to that question is most likely a “Yes”. And, that makes sense too, why risk the safety of your staff when you can operate equally well or even better with them working from the safety of...
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The challenges in establishing data security best practices
in AllThe challenges in establishing data security best practices in a WFH environment The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of the corporate world drastically by making WFH, mainstream.. What does that mean for your business data? How does it change your business’s cyber risk profile? Download ou...
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WFH is here to stay Are you ready?
in AllWFH is here to stay. Are you ready? The COVID-19 pandemic brought about tremendous, unimaginable changes across the world. Lockdown, shelter-in-place orders, ban on gatherings for safety purposes and national and international travel restrictions meant the world, and businesses couldn’t function a...
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Keylogger 101
Keylogger 101 We have all heard of hacking, virus, ransomwares, etc. as they keep coming up in the news every now and then. But, have you heard of keyloggers? In this blog post, we discuss keyloggers and how they can be used to gain unauthorized access to your system, online accounts, network and da...