How businesses view IT support has changed dramatically over the years. For many business owners, it was believed that IT support was the small group that keeps the internet functional and fixed the occasional printer. However, that environment has shifted and many businesses realize that IT support is now critical for their business and can …
According to a survey titled The Impact of Technology in 2022 and Beyond: on IEEE Global Study, 97 percent of IT leaders agree on two things: Their team is working more closely with human resource leaders to implement workplace technologies And that the entire process will take longer than expected because staff shortages are abundant …
Adopting cyber security measures for any business is a good thing. However, many companies assume that once these systems are in place, everything is fine. Cybersecurity isn’t a one and done deal, rather it demands consistent improvements. And one way to test the cybersecurity measures is through regular audits. Cybersecurity audits are complex, time-consuming, and …
Without question, every small business owner knows that everything in their business is a priority. With a limited budget, small businesses need to ensure they’re getting the most results. Security isn’t always a top concern for many. Businesses today rely heavily on several digital components. If a computer or network gets compromised and businesses can’t …
Social engineering is the technique involving manipulating people into giving away confidential information. Passwords to sites, banking information, credit card numbers, personally identifiable information. Anything goes. The types of information criminals are looking for can vary of course, along with the techniques that are used to tricking people. Regardless, it all falls back to something …
Data security within the workplace is growing to be a larger concern for businesses. Fortunately, there is a lot of infrastructure and information broadly available. Security wise, some will suggest having a physical building check at the end of the work day. Other security measures can be as simple as checking vulnerabilities that could lead …
Whether your computer is attacked or you run into a technical difficulty, the usual methods are to be reactive in these circumstances. However, we can no longer afford to do that as hackers are becoming more sophisticated and people are understanding the costs behind reacting to every technological problem. A proactive approach is more appropriate …
As cyberattacks keep rising year after year, the more need small businesses should have in formulating a backup plan and contingencies to recover from disasters. There have been several examples over the span of years where organizations experienced attacks and had to shut down their business for a period of time – or worse, indefinitely. …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s not out of the ordinary for small businesses to neglect certain aspects of their business. With so much happening, it’s bound to happen. However time and again we see small businesses neglecting something that’s vital: IT support. The reality is IT support could make or break a business for small businesses. That’s not …
With the holiday season approaching, this year is set to break records for the number of purchases made online. In addition to all of the gifts to be bought, parties to be booked, and special little “I deserve it” purchases, there may be a few surprises lurking in dark corners. Sadly, when it comes to …