December 1st, 2020 by admin
If you've researched methods of taking care of your IT needs, you've probably come across the term "managed services," "managed IT" or "managed network services." What is it - and do you need it?
Managed Network Services can be generally defined as outsourcing day-to-day management responsibilities...
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Tags: network, managed security, assessment, backups
Posted in: IT Support, Managed Services
September 8th, 2020 by admin
Vulnerability assessment refers to the process of identifying risks and vulnerabilities in computer networks, systems, hardware, applications, and other parts of the IT ecosystem. Vulnerability assessments provide your IT team and organizational management with the information they need to analyze...
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Tags: cybersecurity, cybercriminals, cyber attack, vulnerability, patching, SIEM, managed security, vulnerabilities, phishing, ransomware attacks
Posted in: Security, Cyber Security, Managed Services
September 1st, 2020 by admin
This article details six ways our Virginia Managed IT Services Program can save your organization money. If you're seeking a Managed IT Service provider in Virginia or southern West Virginia, please contact us to learn more!
There are certain times of the business year that you might find yourself...
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Tags: cybersecurity, security, network, managed security, backups
Posted in: Managed Services
August 8th, 2020 by admin
1. Do You Lack Common Features?
Organizations everywhere have sent their employees home to work remotely amidst the pandemic. To
ensure business continuity and productivity, organizations invested billions of dollars in web
conferencing software and collaboration tools. If you had to invest in these...
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Tags: phone systems, phones, remote
Posted in: Managed Services, Business Tools
July 22nd, 2020 by admin
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our home and work lives upside down. Many organizations were caught off guard and unprepared for the business disruptions it caused, including the shift to a remote workforce. As a result, things like securing network operations, remote devices, and sensitive information...
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Tags: network, COVID-19, remote workforce
Posted in: Remote Workforce, Business Advice, Cyber Security
March 30th, 2020 by admin
As a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, many organizations have their entire workforce working from home. For organizations that haven’t incorporated remote working before, getting up to speed haphazardly poses a serious security risk.
Working securely from home requires policies, technology,...
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Tags: cybersecurity, security, security awareness, multi-factor authentication, patching
Posted in: Remote Workforce, Cyber Security
February 10th, 2020 by admin
Compared to desktops and laptops, mobile devices have unique behaviors that increase their security risks to your organization. Here are the top five mobile device risks:
1. They are almost always on and usually connected to the internet.
Without any user intervention, mobile devices are constantly...
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Tags: security, data, vulnerability, wi-fi, mobile device
Posted in: Business Advice, Mobility, Cyber Security
January 10th, 2020 by admin
Some organizations handle their cybersecurity based on an array of myths stemming from a combination of mistrust, misunderstanding, and lack of information. These myths are at the root of common errors made by organizations of all sizes when safeguarding their data and network infrastructure.
Here are...
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Tags: cybersecurity, vulnerability, passwords, antivirus, wi-fi, VPN
Posted in: Business Advice, Cyber Security, Small Businesses