If you’re a small to medium-sized business (SMB), you may be at higher risk of experiencing a hacker attack, malware phishing, or other serious IT security threat than you think. Unfortunately, most SMBs (falsely) believe that only large enterprises are targeted by cyber attackers. While it’s true that there have been some mega breaches in enterprise security in recent years, SMBs are still squarely in the sights of malicious hackers. In 2016, The Denver Post reported that small and mid-sized businesses are hit by 62% of all cyber-attacks, about 4,000 per day, according to IBM. But these businesses don’t just get attacked, hire IT specialists to fix the problem, and then go back to business. The effects of a single cyber … [Read more...] about These IT Security Threats Can Damage Your Business: Learn How to Protect Yourself
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6 Fundamental Misconceptions About Cloud Computing Resolved
Are you confident that cloud computing really offers all the benefits proponents rave about? Or, has hearing all the naysayers criticize cloud computing left you doubting it’s potential value to your business? Either way, you’re not alone. A May 2015 survey from West Unified Communication Services found that 300 IT managers are completely divided on the issue of cloud computing and unified communications. 55% of respondents said they don’t believe their cloud communication providers offer sufficient security checks. 46% said the return on investment wouldn’t be enough to justify a transfer to a cloud-based infrastructure. But are these IT managers correct? Is there no justifiable ROI? And what about the other half of … [Read more...] about 6 Fundamental Misconceptions About Cloud Computing Resolved
12 Cloud Security Questions You Need to Ask Your Cloud Providers
Worried that cloud computing puts your business’ critical data at higher risk? You’re not alone. British Telecommunications (BT) conducted a study to understand the attitudes of large organizations regarding cloud computing and security. They found that 52% of U.S. survey respondents and 49% of global respondents were “very or extremely anxious” about the security implications of cloud-based services. What’s puzzling is that this same study revealed that 79% of U.S. businesses and 70% of global businesses are using cloud storage and web-based applications. You might find yourself in a similar situation - taking advantage of some of the benefits cloud technology provides (like disaster recovery) while still being nervous about … [Read more...] about 12 Cloud Security Questions You Need to Ask Your Cloud Providers
4 Ways to Protect Your Company’s Internet Privacy from ISPs and Other Threats
You may have heard a lot of news recently about internet service providers (ISPs) being allowed to track your internet browsing history and use that data as they see fit. No matter where you fall in the politically-charged debate, the topic of internet privacy has come to the forefront again and we see that as a good thing. Especially for businesses, knowing how to protect your company’s data while online is a crucial element of your IT policies and infrastructure. For those in the know, the concerns raised recently are nothing new: many of the FCC regulations reversed by the recent legislation were due to go into effect beginning later in 2017, and big ISPs along with other online companies like Google and Facebook have been … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Protect Your Company’s Internet Privacy from ISPs and Other Threats