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Join Our Exclusive AI Webinar for Business Leaders!

Join Our Exclusive AI Webinar for Business Leaders!

Are you ready to unlock the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for your business? Sagacent Technologies invites you to an exclusive webinar, "AI for Business: From Fundamentals to Security," taking place on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, at 10:00...

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Hot Topics at IT Nation Secure 2024

Hot Topics at IT Nation Secure 2024

I'm back from last week's IT Nation Secure conference, and I want to share just a few of my takeaways from the sessions: Hacking is bad and getting worse AI is growing, and companies aren’t prepared Most professional businesses aren’t ready for security regulations...

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Cancer CAREpoint and Sagacent—Partnering for Success

Cancer CAREpoint and Sagacent—Partnering for Success

Sagacent Helps Local Nonprofit Build a Secure IT Infrastructure Cancer CAREpoint is a local nonprofit committed to assisting community members with the practical, psychological, and emotional burden that a cancer diagnosis delivers. Serving clients since 2012, they...

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Connected Devices Can Jeopardize Your Business Security

Connected Devices Can Jeopardize Your Business Security

The Internet of Things (IoT) isn't just a futuristic vision from science fiction movies. It's already woven into the fabric of our daily lives, silently sending and collecting data to and from everyday objects all around us. While executives might readily associate...

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Supply-chain Vulnerabilities—Mitigation for Manufacturers

Supply-chain Vulnerabilities—Mitigation for Manufacturers

In the intricate supply chains of modern manufacturing, each link in the chain is potentially vulnerable to hackers determined to exploit weak security. So a single cyberattack on any part of the supply chain can wreak havoc on manufacturers’ operations and reputations. By embracing a proactive, collaborative approach to supply chain cybersecurity, manufacturers can risks and gain a valuable competitive edge.

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PASE and Sagacent Technologies—Partnering for Success

PASE and Sagacent Technologies—Partnering for Success

Peoples Associates Structural Engineers (PASE) offers a full range of structural engineering services. PASE tackles highly complex engineering challenges and innovations across a portfolio of projects that include large data centers and mixed-use housing, among...

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Zero-Trust Security Model for Confident and Secure Businesses

Zero-Trust Security Model for Confident and Secure Businesses

The Zero Trust security model is a way to deal with the problem of perimeterless security in an age of remote working and cloud networks. In this blog post, we discuss the meaning and importance of the Zero Trust security model for Small and Medium Businesses, from basic principles to business examples.

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Social Engineering Hacking—Attack Types and Examples

Social Engineering Hacking—Attack Types and Examples

Security tactics such as IT audits, pentesting, vulnerability scanning, reports and alerts are highly sophisticated. Yet, social engineering hacking is able to circumvent this technology by ‘hacking’ our brain instead—taking advantage of our trust, fear, politeness, or inattention. This specific type of hacking may be supported by technology; but the catalyst is psychological exploitation.

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What To Do if You Think Your Business Was Hacked

What To Do if You Think Your Business Was Hacked

A data breach is a serious incident that can have far-reaching consequences for businesses and individuals. When a company’s data is breached, it can lead to the theft of sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and medical records. Criminals can then use this information to commit fraud, identity theft, and other crimes.

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How the Rise of Remote Work Increased Security Risks

How the Rise of Remote Work Increased Security Risks

The reasons why remote work can increase the risk of a cyberattack are not always the ones you might expect:
Remote workers often use their own devices and networks, which may not be as secure as a company’s corporate network, to access company data.

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Cybersecurity Insurance Hacks Out an $80 Billion Niche

Cybersecurity Insurance Hacks Out an $80 Billion Niche

Cybersecurity insurance companies are paying close attention to security researchers, pentesters and even malicious hackers. While government legislation grinds along, insurance terms are tightening while premiums rise. Do you know the impact of your policy’s conditions? Are you compliant and covered —or confused?

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Six IT Cost-Saving Strategies for Small and Midsize Businesses

Six IT Cost-Saving Strategies for Small and Midsize Businesses

Small and midsize companies are always looking for ways to save money without jeopardizing their mission and business operations. At the same time, shifts in the market and economic headwinds like inflation, technology advancements, and the threat of recession, bring uncertainty and new challenges that continually “stress test” a company’s workforce, systems, and security.

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What is Penetration Testing in Cybersecurity? | Pen Testing

What is Penetration Testing in Cybersecurity? | Pen Testing

What is penetration testing in cybersecurity? This blog post defines pentesting and explains the demand for it. It also sets out various pentesting approaches and what you can expect from pentest reports. Finally, it concludes with a strong business case for its adoption, along with some principles to help you commission or conduct successful pentests.

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Supercharging IT Delivery with Artificial Intelligence Technology

Supercharging IT Delivery with Artificial Intelligence Technology

There is an incredible amount of buzz about artificial intelligence at the moment. Everyone seems to be talking about it and many have already jumped in to explore its power and potential benefits. But what does artificial intelligence (AI) mean in real-world terms, and how will it fit within today’s existing technology landscape, particularly for small and medium businesses (SMBs)? In the end, will AI be a powerful enabler, a business risk, or an interesting mix of both?

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The Champion’s Track

The Champion’s Track

Join us for an exclusive look at the "Champions Track" webinar, featuring special guest speaker Natalie Suarez from Connectwise. During this captivating event, Natalie delved into the crucial topic of security awareness training and shared invaluable strategies to...

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Endpoint Detection and Response: Network and Device Protection

Endpoint Detection and Response: Network and Device Protection

Endpoint detection and response methodology and technology protect your network, servers and devices from malicious hackers. But, what is it and how does it work? Know the business advantages to monitoring and securing your company and customer data by investing in this crucial cybersecurity approach.

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What is co-managed IT and when is it a good fit?

What is co-managed IT and when is it a good fit?

As businesses grow and the pace of technology accelerates, IT teams can quickly become overwhelmed. How do they keep networks, users, data, and infrastructure safe from sophisticated cyber events and hacks? How do they access specialized talent for large strategic...

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Best IT security practices for working from home

Best IT security practices for working from home

I’m one of those fortunate people whose company supports a hybrid work environment. This means that I generally work from home, but can actually work from anywhere (in the office, at home, and on the go). On a typical day, I’m in my home office—where I have access to...

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A recipe for IT transformation in lean times

A recipe for IT transformation in lean times

Many experts are predicting an upcoming recession. Slow to develop and even slower to leave, economic downturns pose some interesting challenges for small businesses. How do you reduce expenses while still maintaining valued staff, IT operations, and security? How do...

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Don’t Press Your Luck

Don’t Press Your Luck

“Don't Press Your Luck," featuring the renowned cybersecurity expert, Jason McNew. In this exclusive event, Jason delved into globally recognized best practices for reducing a business's susceptibility to cyberattacks, as well as strategies for mitigating the impact...

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Beyond Antivirus

Beyond Antivirus

Explore the world "Beyond Antivirus" with cybersecurity specialist Jason McNew. Learn why traditional antivirus software may be outdated and why investing in advanced security tools is crucial. Discover how to modernize your security infrastructure and effectively...

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How Hashtags Can Lead to Being Hacked

How Hashtags Can Lead to Being Hacked

Cybersecurity is a growing concern for many businesses and individuals, and the current statistics related to cybercrime are startling. Consider that in one year, cybercriminals will steal 33 billion records. And in the United States alone, $15 billion is lost every...

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Helping Your Business Grow with Managed IT Services

Helping Your Business Grow with Managed IT Services

Any small business owner recognizes that as the business grows, you must make key strategic decisions to help you better allocate resources to support long-term growth and success. However, it's not always easy to know the best path forward. IT audits can help your...

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Why You Should Do an End-of-the-Year Process Audit

Why You Should Do an End-of-the-Year Process Audit

With winter rapidly approaching, many companies are planning for the upcoming year. The end of the year provides a great opportunity to reflect on the previous year and determine where changes can be made to enhance your current processes. A process audit allows...

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How to Plan for a Move to Cloud Computing in the New Year

How to Plan for a Move to Cloud Computing in the New Year

The new year is fast approaching. Many companies use this time to prepare their strategies for growth and improve their processes, procedures, and technology to position their business better and meet the new year's challenges. A big goal for many companies in recent...

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Cloud Computing: How It Can Make Your Business Flexible

Cloud Computing: How It Can Make Your Business Flexible

Cloud computing has taken off in recent years, largely because of the many business benefits that it can provide. And while a lot of the material discussing the benefits focuses on cost savings and the ability to achieve scalability, cloud computing can also make your...

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Cybersecurity Measures to Take with Cloud Computing

Cybersecurity Measures to Take with Cloud Computing

Due to the tremendous benefits that it can provide, cloud computing has become much more prevalent in the business setting. However, as with any other tech innovation, security concerns must be addressed to minimize the risk of a cyber attack. And while it may be...

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Cloud Computing Deployment Models

Cloud Computing Deployment Models

Cloud computing has rapidly grown in popularity, as it provides many business benefits. As cloud computing becomes more popular, it is becoming more important to understand the different types of cloud deployment models available. The best deployment architecture...

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Disaster Recovery vs. Business Continuity

Disaster Recovery vs. Business Continuity

It's common in many industries to use the terms disaster recovery and business continuity interchangeably. The confusion likely stems from similarities in planning for a disaster and planning for a disruption that may impact your ability to conduct business. However,...

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6 Key Differences in the Types of Cybersecurity Threats

6 Key Differences in the Types of Cybersecurity Threats

Cybercrime is growing. While it has always been concerning for business owners, the quantity and sophistication of these crimes are becoming a larger threat. The rate of cybercrime grew by 600% during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the total of all cybercrime damages in...

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How to Maintain Cyber Insurance Compliance

How to Maintain Cyber Insurance Compliance

With the ever-growing threat of cybercrime presenting serious risks for many businesses, it's no wonder that many business owners are turning to cyber insurance as a way to mitigate this threat. Even just a few years ago, cyber insurance was considered a luxury or an...

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Upgrading Your Network with Managed IT Services

Upgrading Your Network with Managed IT Services

In a market dominated by technology and innovation, it’s no surprise that many businesses are looking at innovative ways to get more bang for their buck in terms of their technological investments. And there are many ways that you can shift strategies and try...

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Deep Fake Technology – Why It Is a Risk for Your Business

Deep Fake Technology – Why It Is a Risk for Your Business

It’s no secret that the internet can be a terrifying place. But most people think that the biggest threat is suffering a cyber attack. And while cyberattacks are very dangerous and disruptive, they are not the only threat. Deep fake technology is growing and presents...

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How Cloud Computing Can Provide a Secure Remote Platform

How Cloud Computing Can Provide a Secure Remote Platform

Cloud computing is the preferred platform for many organizations of all sizes. It provides a fluid data exchange, flexibility and scalability, and continuous access to data for companies that operate around the clock. However, cloud computing does introduce new...

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Support Your Business Growth with Managed IT Services

Support Your Business Growth with Managed IT Services

IT functions are essential to many aspects of modern business operations. Efficient and effective management of IT resources and services can optimize business performance and help your company grow. But this type of management doesn’t always have to be done...

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How to Minimize the Threat of IoT for Your Business

How to Minimize the Threat of IoT for Your Business

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been growing exponentially for years. As IoT applications grow, security risks increase. IoT commonly refers to smart devices that interconnect one’s home, vehicles, media systems, security systems, and even medical devices. While IoT...

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How Green Cloud Computing Can Optimize Your IT Resources

How Green Cloud Computing Can Optimize Your IT Resources

Cloud computing is a mature industry, and many companies across all sectors have moved resources to the cloud. After all, these platforms are scalable, flexible, and often have stringent security measures. Last year, $1.14 trillion was spent on cloud computing,...

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How Cyberattacks on Suppliers Could Impact Your Business

How Cyberattacks on Suppliers Could Impact Your Business

Data security risks are among the most prominent risks any modern business faces. While security remains a top concern for many companies, they often consider only how a direct attack may impair operations and how to address disaster recovery. But the reality is that...

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What is a Whaling Attack? How to Protect Your Business

What is a Whaling Attack? How to Protect Your Business

Security breaches and digital attacks are growing at an alarming rate. The number of attacks in the first three quarters of 2021 exceeded the total for the prior year. It is estimated that the cost of ransomware attacks alone will reach $265 billion by 2031. Some of...

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Cloud Computing in the Healthcare Sector

Cloud Computing in the Healthcare Sector

Cloud computing has grown tremendously in the last several years. And while several sectors held out initially because of more stringent security requirements, many of these security concerns have been addressed. Healthcare information is subject to the Health...

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Data Breach Liability – Who is Responsible?

Data Breach Liability – Who is Responsible?

Data breaches are a growing concern for businesses of all sizes. More and more data breaches occur every year. From the start of 2021 until September 30, the number of data breaches had already surpassed the total for 2020 by 17%. While hackers commonly target...

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What is Sandboxing?

What is Sandboxing?

Many terms describe specific strategies or tactics related to security practices in digital security. Sandboxing is one of these terms, which describes the isolation of an environment for testing purposes without impacting the overall system. This strategy is critical...

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Give Thanks!

Give Thanks!

There are so many things that I am thankful for this year. At the top of that list are our employees and clients. We have all been through so much over the last two years (okay, 22 months), but we have all hung in there together. I am particularly proud of how my...

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How Can Your Business Practice Good Cyber Hygiene?

How Can Your Business Practice Good Cyber Hygiene?

The number of cyberattacks in the news has increased steadily year over year, with a huge spike throughout the pandemic. These attacks are costly for businesses and organizations that have been targeted. It often takes years for an organization to recover from a...

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Should Cloud-Based Data Be Encrypted?

Should Cloud-Based Data Be Encrypted?

Recent years have seen a tremendous increase in the number of cloud-based solutions as part of their managed IT services. Cloud solutions have become integral to many companies by moving back-end infrastructure to a provider's data center. This process removes the...

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October is National Cyber Security Month

October is National Cyber Security Month

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. This month was deemed a collaborative effort between government agencies and industry leaders to bring visibility to the problems with cybercrime. An additional goal of Cyber Security Month is to ensure that all individuals...

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Why you need a cybersecurity incident response plan

Why you need a cybersecurity incident response plan

Many security experts recognize that it is only a matter of time before a specific company is targeted in today's digital economy. Business owners and managers must realize that the question then comes when – not if – they will be at the receiving end of an attack....

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How to Ensure the Apps Your Business Uses Are Safe

How to Ensure the Apps Your Business Uses Are Safe

When it comes to digital data, it's widely recognized that all types of data are under constant threat. Both personal and company-owned mobile devices can introduce a threat to your network. This threat can leave many employers wondering how to ensure that the...

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Rethinking Cybersecurity

Rethinking Cybersecurity

Why Most Companies Get Hacked, And Some Others Don’t The global pandemic has drastically changed the business landscape. While businesses were in a rush to adapt to keep their doors open, cybersecurity was often just an afterthought, and now we are more vulnerable...

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Why a Security Awareness Program Can Protect Your Systems

Why a Security Awareness Program Can Protect Your Systems

Security awareness programs are a comprehensive strategy used by security professionals to prevent and mitigate user risk. On a broad level, these programs help users understand their role in preventing and combatting security and data breaches. And these programs are...

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Robust RFI Services Could be Key to Protecting Your Data

Robust RFI Services Could be Key to Protecting Your Data

Cyber security and threat analysis have been evolving much in the same way that actual cyberattacks have evolved. As the attacks become more sophisticated, the defensive measures employed by company’s must also become more sophisticated. One tool becoming much...

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When You Should Consider Client-Side Security

When You Should Consider Client-Side Security

Securing your organization's network from fraud and malicious attacks is one of the top priorities for many business owners and leaders. Many hackers will try to exploit vulnerabilities at any point in your organization for entertainment and profit. And the cost of...

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How Often Should You Update Your Cyber Security Policies

How Often Should You Update Your Cyber Security Policies

The rate at which technology changes and evolves is staggering. But that means that new security threats are constantly being introduced. And organizations of all sizes are tasked with the challenge of addressing short- and long-term cyberthreats. Going through the...

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Best Practices to Protect Your Patients’ Health Data

Best Practices to Protect Your Patients’ Health Data

While most organizations worry about data protection, it is especially important in the healthcare industry. Many medical organizations hold an abundance of sensitive information that can make them a target for cybercrime for several reasons: They often collect...

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Best Ways to Protect Your Information Online

Best Ways to Protect Your Information Online

There is no denying the fact that individuals are spending more time online than ever before, and these figures increased even more throughout the pandemic. The average adult in the United States spent 7 hours and fifty minutes connected every day during 2021, which...

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Why You Should Have an IT Budget

Why You Should Have an IT Budget

Budgeting is never an easy process, especially for small- and medium-sized businesses. There is often high demand for a very limited amount of funds. In many instances, growth strategies have to be balanced with smart operational upgrades. Digital infrastructure and...

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Simple Ways to Boost Your Data Security

Simple Ways to Boost Your Data Security

Data security and privacy are tremendous concerns in the business world. Nearly three-quarters of CEOs in the United States reported in 2021 that they are "extremely concerned" about cyber threats. This concern ranked higher than health crises and the pandemic – and...

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Why You Should Secure Your VoIP System

Why You Should Secure Your VoIP System

Voice-over-IP, or VoIP, systems are one of the most cost-effective voice solutions a company can implement. The technology uses Session Initiation Protocol, or SIP, as the standard signaling for internet telephony, which can be provided much more cost-efficiently and...

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Windows Updates: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Them

Windows Updates: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Them

Nearly everyone who works with a computer daily can immediately recognize the Windows Updates messages. The pop up at the most inconvenient times. And Installing them can be a lengthy process. There are so many reasons why many people click the ‘Remind Me’ option and...

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2-Factor Authentication: What You Need to Know Now!

2-Factor Authentication: What You Need to Know Now!

It’s no secret that cybercrime is on the rise. Many hackers worldwide have been exploiting the pandemic to take advantage of security vulnerabilities in the changing work patterns. As a response to this, security is at the forefront for many organizations and...

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Determining Your WiFi’s Risk of Being Attacked

Determining Your WiFi’s Risk of Being Attacked

Digital security has been an increasing priority for many companies and individuals. It often feels like news of major data breaches or attacks occurs daily. Many companies could provide an acceptable level of security measures when most of their employees were...

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MSSP Guide to Ransomware, Malware, and Cyberthreats

MSSP Guide to Ransomware, Malware, and Cyberthreats

Concerns about cybersecurity have been growing in recent years. Attacks have been increasing and becoming more sophisticated. These attacks are incredibly costly for targeted companies. In order to develop a comprehensive security strategy, it’s essential to...

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New Data Systems Privacy Laws That Are Unfolding

New Data Systems Privacy Laws That Are Unfolding

Data privacy is becoming a more significant concern globally. While the United States lacks a strong federal regulation like the European Union's GDPR, it doesn't mean that there are no comprehensive data privacy laws in place on the state level, and many more are...

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Maintain Cyber Compliance with a Hybrid Workforce

Maintain Cyber Compliance with a Hybrid Workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic may or may not be waning; its status seems to change daily, even a year after its start. However, many of the changes to daily life that came about as a response to the pandemic seem to be here to stay. Perhaps the biggest one is the tremendous...

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Cybersecurity Protocols to Help Build Your Business

Cybersecurity Protocols to Help Build Your Business

With the rise in technology, businesses have many opportunities to employ better, more effective solutions. There has also been a sharp increase in the use of these technologies for nefarious purposes. Unfortunately, nearly one-third of all businesses in the United...

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What is Email Security?

What is Email Security?

No matter what size your business might be, you have probably heard a lot about email security. This topic has grown in importance recently as many new digital threats continue to emerge and evolve. But it's crucial to understand the scope of the term and everything...

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Bridge Remote with Microsoft Office 365

Bridge Remote with Microsoft Office 365

Remote working has increased substantially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. While many companies had already been in the process of transitioning some or all of their workforce to a partially remote or remote/in-person hybrid, this process was greatly accelerated in...

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What is Windows Virtual Desktop?

What is Windows Virtual Desktop?

Windows Virtual Desktop, sometimes referred to as WVD, leverages the power of Microsoft Azure. It is a set of technologies that enable IT professionals and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to create Windows 10 virtual desktops in Azure. WVD deployments have grown in...

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