Cloud security fundamentals checklist
More and more small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are now subscribing to cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, and for good reason. For one, using the cloud eliminates the need for businesses to invest in their own physical server infrastructure, leading to significant cost savings related to hardware […]
8 Tips for improving network performance
Business IT networks are integral to companies’ operations. They allow for easy sharing of resources, such as printers and scanners, and also enable communication within the company and with third parties. This means that the business IT network’s performance can directly affect how smoothly companies’ operations run. Network interruptions or even minor delays can lead […]
How MSPs can support in-house IT departments
As businesses become increasingly reliant on IT to accomplish their day-to-day tasks, there is greater demand for in-house IT departments to provide a wide range of support services. They often have to work with limited resources, which makes meeting the company’s growing IT needs challenging. Companies can help alleviate the strain of these demands by […]
3 Types of security controls: Technical controls (Part 3 of 3)
In parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, we tackled physical and administrative security controls used in implementing a defense in depth (DiD) strategy. For part 3, we’ll discuss technical security controls. What are technical security controls? Technical controls use hardware, software, and other technologies to improve an organization’s security posture and keep cyberattacks […]
3 Types of security controls: Administrative controls (Part 2 of 3)
In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of physical security controls in implementing a defense in depth (DiD) strategy. We tackled what they are and provided specific examples. In this second installment of a three-part blog series, we’ll zero in on administrative security controls. What are administrative security controls? Administrative security controls refer to […]
3 Types of security controls: Physical controls (Part 1 of 3)
In our previous blog, we discussed the benefits of adopting a defense in depth (DiD) strategy. DiD involves implementing multiple layers of protection by utilizing three types of security controls: physical, administrative, and technical. For this first installment of a three-part blog series, we’ll focus on physical security controls. What are physical security controls? Physical […]
Guide to effective security awareness trainings
Businesses today are heavily reliant on IT for their day-to-day tasks. So if a cyberattack causes them to lose access to their data and IT systems, their operations can be disrupted or come to a complete halt. That’s why it’s so important for companies to bolster their security posture. However, implementing cybersecurity solutions and services […]
6 Cloud computing trends to expect in 2023
The pandemic and stay-at-home mandates accelerated businesses’ shift to cloud-based applications to enable remote work and to keep serving customers. In 2023, it is expected that businesses will continue to leverage cloud computing. In fact, worldwide public cloud spending is projected to increase from $490.3 billion in 2022 to $591.8 billion in 2023. This time […]
What 2022 taught us about phishing
2022 was such a huge year for phishing. According to IBM’s 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report, phishing was the second most common initial attack vector (i.e., entry point or method that can be exploited to break into an IT system) of data breaches. Not only that, but phishing was also the costliest initial […]
6 Good security habits to have for the new year
As a new year begins, it’s important to review your cybersecurity habits and make sure that you’re doing everything possible to keep your company data and IT systems safe and secure. After all, cyberattacks keep growing in number and sophistication, so you also need to keep improving your cyber defenses. Here are six good security […]