Here's a plan: Give someone else your house keys, and watch your home get safer. That's what a lot of people likely think when the notion of using managed IT to improve business security comes up. As crazy as it may sound on the surface, looking at it more closely reveals a set of specific benefits commonly only available when outsourcing. How Does Using Managed IT Improve Business Security? Using managed IT means a slate of benefits that would otherwise be unavailable to the typical user. … [Read more...]
Virtualization security risks & management
While virtualization security is often viewed as an afterthought, it is nevertheless important. Like all technology, securing your virtualized infrastructure is vital to your business’s success. Let's take a look at some of the security risks posed by virtualization and how you can manage them. Security risks of virtualization Complex infrastructure – Much like virtualization itself, the infrastructure of a virtualization solution can oftentimes be confusing to small businesses. In fact, … [Read more...]
Spectre makes a comeback
When one cyberattack is stopped, another more powerful variant almost always takes its place. It happens all the time with ransomware, computer viruses, and Trojan horses. Recently, this has become the case with Spectre attacks, which exploit a fundamental flaw in modern computer chips. Here’s everything you need to know. Spectre 101 For those who don’t know, Spectre is a vulnerability in modern computer chips like Intel and AMD that allows hackers to steal confidential information stored in … [Read more...]
Security tips for Office 365 migration
Making the decision to migrate from an on-site system to a cloud-based Office 365 is easy, but the migration process itself presents numerous security challenges. By covering these essentials, you’ll minimize security breaches and ensure you can enjoy the benefits of Office 365. Identify your company’s sensitive data… Most files housed within your servers contain sensitive commercial and personal data that must be properly identified and protected. Do this by conducting a security audit … [Read more...]
IT policies to protect your business
Employees are one of your biggest security holes. There is no foolproof prevention method for human error, which is why employee mistakes are one of the most common causes of a security breach. To reduce potential risks, we’ve suggested a few IT policies you should implement to protect your business. Internet In today’s business world, employees spend a lot of time on the internet. To ensure they’re not putting your business at risk, you need a clear set of web policies. This must limit … [Read more...]
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