No one in the business world can afford to ignore cybersecurity when you look into managed IT services. Perhaps everyone knows that but some business owners expose their operations to unnecessary risks by taking an informal approach. This is understandable for a sole proprietor who installs his or her own software patches and runs anti-virus software. However, if you are …
Because accountants handle sensitive financial information, information security is a major consideration. Working from home is no different. No company or self-employed CPA can risk exposing client data to hackers. This means any work from home IT setup needs to consider security risks related to storing and transmitting data. The same set-up also needs to offer easy access to cloud-based apps like …
Some companies that offer IT support services provide a few standardized tools and services. They may prescribe a network monitoring solution and implement it for example. All of the top companies offer network monitoring, cybersecurity, patch management, and cloud services. The top providers of managed IT support services offer additional services that go beyond simple hardware or software management. Those companies …
As the Coronavirus updates roll in and uncertainty mounts about what our new normal will look like, one thing is clear; social distancing means remote work is going to be a big part of every workforce’s foreseeable future. Here are a few tips on how to stay secure, motivated, and sane while shifting your day-to-day duties to a home …
As the holiday shopping season gets into full swing we are bombarded with emails for sales and deals. But shoppers aren’t the only ones looking to cash in by utilizing promotional emails. Nefarious cybercriminals know a surge in cybershoppers means plenty of opportunities for businesses to click on the wrong link and fall victim to a lucrative type of malware …
With the everyday hustle of running a business, you probably don’t schedule in time for spring cleaning of your office devices or records, and it’s not likely to be something that comes to mind when you do happen to have free time. While it might seem like a simple, inconsequential thing, it’s actually the foundation of a national awareness month. …
