5 Reasons why you need an MSP to protect your law firm data
Law firms routinely deal with sensitive information, which is one of the many reasons why the industry is a prime target for hackers. Case files, client information, and other important records fetch a high price on the black market. What’s more, many law firms are not properly equipped to deal with modern cyberattacks. Investing in […]
Spectrumwise’s Ultimate Guide to Email Security
The rise of technology in the last 10 years has seen a parallel in the rapid increase in cybercrime. At one end of the scale, you have the so-called “script kiddies” infecting single computers for small profit. At the other end, there are the state actors that use ransomware and other malware to spy on […]
Ways an MSP boosts overall productivity
A managed services provider (MSP) allows an enterprise to outsource the design and management of its IT systems, and receive ongoing technical support for upgrades and issues. They are particularly advantageous to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), owing to the affordable monthly fee that gives them access to cutting-edge technology and expert monitoring and maintenance. […]
What is email security and why do you need it?
In 2018, an estimated 260 billion emails were sent daily. Email is a simple and effective communication tool used to share everything from business correspondence to family weekend plans. However, it’s no secret that it comes with more than its fair share of risks. As ubiquitous and mundane as it is, email also happens to […]
Why are emails still the number one target for cyberattacks
Email is dangerous because it is one of the most common methods for hackers to attack businesses, yet we continue to use it anyway. In its 2018 Internet Security Threat Report, Symantec revealed that 54.6% of all email is spam. It also revealed that the average user gets 16 malicious spam emails every month; that’s […]
What is an MSP and can it help improve your business?
What is a managed services provider (MSP)? One way to think of them is from the vantage point of a client of managed services. The MSP takes care of the setup, installation, and configuration of the client’s IT equipment. The MSP configures this equipment to best practices, provides ongoing patching and monitoring, consolidates configurations for […]
Which Office 365 plan is right for your business?
One of the core benefits of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is that it allows businesses to pay a monthly fee for the things they need, instead of having to worry about the less predictable expenses of one-time purchases and upgrades. Microsoft Office 365 merges the benefits of subscription-based software and full cloud enablement with traditional desktop productivity. […]
How to avoid falling for phishing scams
Phishing is a common hacking scam that usually involves spoofing an email or a website of a trusted source such as PayPal, a large bank, your CEO, or even the FBI, CIA, or Department of Homeland Security, to name a few. The goal of phishing is to trick users into sharing confidential or personal information, […]
How to plan your disaster recovery budget
Companies underfund their disaster recovery (DR) plans, not realizing how crucial they are for the survival and protection of the business. Several hours of downtime can cost thousands, even millions of dollars. Another mistake is to mimic the DR strategies and budgets of other companies. Every DR plan’s budget should be calculated based on the […]
Cybersecurity tips for small- and medium-sized businesses
Every business that relies on technology must be prepared for all manner of threats. Cyberattacks, such as ransomware, data breaches, and DDoS attacks, are only becoming more rampant. Most of these attacks can cripple operations and even an entire business. They can cost huge sums in derailed operations, reputational damage, and regulatory fines. The best […]