Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 5 Essential steps for improving SMB cybersecurity

In the final installment of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month blog series, we’ll discuss the five steps small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours can take today to bolster cyber defenses.  Read our other Cybersecurity Awareness Month blogs: Implement firewalls  Leverage the built-in firewalls in modern operating systems such as Windows 11. Firewalls serve as digital […]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Understanding the CIA triad in data security

As part of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month blog series, we’ll dive into a fundamental data security concept: the CIA triad. This framework is the cornerstone of safeguarding your business’s sensitive information from all types of cyberthreats. Read also:Common cybersecurity mistakes to avoid What is the CIA triad? The confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad is […]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Common cybersecurity mistakes to avoid

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a great time for businesses to recognize and understand the common cybersecurity mistakes that your business may be making. By identifying these vulnerabilities, you can take proactive steps to avoid them and strengthen your organization’s defenses against cyberthreats.  Here are the common cybersecurity mistakes to look out for and avoid. […]

What SMBs need to know before migrating to the cloud

The cloud offers significant advantages for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), including increased efficiency, scalability, and cost savings. However, transitioning to the cloud can be overwhelming without a well-defined plan. In this article, we’ll outline the steps SMBs should take to ensure a successful cloud migration. By following these steps, you can avoid common pitfalls […]

Which Microsoft 365 plan should SMBs subscribe to?

Choosing the right software for your business is crucial, especially when it comes to tools that facilitate communication, collaboration, and security. Microsoft 365 offers a range of plans tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Each plan has different features and price points, so it’s important to pick the one that […]

How to manage your SMB’s cloud spending

Managing cloud expenses can be challenging for many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), especially as their cloud usage grows. Short-term spikes in demand, seasonal fluctuations, or unexpected workloads can lead to sudden increases in expenses, making it difficult to predict and control cloud spending. In this blog, we’ll share practical strategies that will help you […]

Is your MSP a Microsoft Small Business Specialist?

Everyone knows the benefits of an MSP: a third-party provider that takes IT management off your shoulders, letting you focus on more important goals. But every MSP has vastly different certifications, specialties, and service offerings. One type of MSP, Microsoft Small Business Specialists, is particularly well suited for smaller companies that rely on Microsoft products. […]

Which data should SMBs back up?

Data is the lifeblood of small and medium businesses (SMBs). From client information to financial records, losing crucial data can lead to financial losses, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. The high costs of data loss underscore the need for SMBs to have a data backup strategy. Why is it important to have a data backup […]

The Hidden Costs of Not Using Managed IT Services

With the sustained evolution of technology, outsourcing complex and technical aspects of IT management to an external provider is no longer a luxury. It’s a necessity. However, there are several factors that can put you on the sidelines, unsure about the viability of MSP services. In the early stages, business managers may view managed IT […]

7 Layers of security: Cybersecurity testing and monitoring (Part 7 of 7)

Cybersecurity is crucial for protecting your business from the growing threat of cyberattacks. Whether you’re running a small or medium-sized business, understanding cybersecurity fundamentals can shield you from devastating data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage.In this final installment of our seven-part series on the layers of security, we’ll focus on the importance of cybersecurity […]