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Getting Started with CMMC Certification

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A guide for businesses of all sizes to start your journey toward CMMC Certification. Since the announcement of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, which was developed due to the rising supply chain risks across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), organizations of all sizes have been scrambling to figure out how it impacts them and what […]

Seven things that pandemic taught us about data security

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As workers fled home to handle everything remotely, organizations had to quickly address new threats and questions that were raised about maintaining the integrity and safety of their data. From the IT perspective, the pandemic… What role can MSPs play? Managed service providers can make transitions smoother for businesses from the IT perspective even during […]

What’s the difference between ransomware and other malware?

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Ransomware vs. other malware attacks Organizations are familiar with the risks of malicious software. Viruses can corrupt data, and malware can be used to illegally access and exploit sensitive information for financial gain. Examples include the sale of credit card numbers, identity theft, and the sale of Social Security numbers. The sheer variety and quantity […]

Don’t make these IT mistakes as you grow!

Don’t make these IT mistakes as you grow! When offering advice and guidance to small businesses for managing their IT, we often encounter customers who are dissatisfied with the results of their IT investments. They seek our help to turn the situation around, and when we investigate the cause of their IT disappointment, we discover […]

Everyone wants to go phishing.

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You are very much aware that your company or organization is at risk, every minute of the day, from cyberattacks, malware, ransomware, and even benign errors that can put your data at risk. Even a failed backup procedure could mean a loss of critical company and customer data. In today’s blog we’re just going to […]

3 Things to Consider Before the Cloud

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More and more SMBs are migrating to the cloud and that is not a surprise considering the numerous benefits the cloud can offer them. For a SMB, the cloud is a cost efficient and secure answer to their growing data needs and IT security requirements. The cloud grows with them and lets them scale their […]