Backups are the go-to to keep you safe in the event of ransomware or data threats. But the bad guys expect your business to do backups. The question is, are you keeping your backups safe? Ransomware attacks remain prevalent. Having a backup strategy can help you avoid paying the ransom to retrieve access to your…
We may not have hovercraft yet, but ChatGPT offers futuristic innovation to business. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence language model designed to generate human-like responses. The increasingly popular AI-powered platform has a wide range of applications. Weigh its advantages against the security implications, though. ChatGPT responds to questions or commands, drawing on pre-training using large…
To be successful in business today you need technology and the expertise to manage it. Yet recruiting and retaining internal IT experts is challenging. Those who know how to support, secure, and scale technology assets are in high demand. That’s one reason many take advantage of co-managed IT. Co-managed IT sees your internal teamwork…
You’ve heard it before: no one is immune from cyberattacks. Doubt that statement? The Vatican suffered an attack that prompted it to take its websites offline. Yes, even the Holy See can suffer a Denial of Service (DDoS attack). The November 30, 2022 attack affected the official Vatican.va website (https://www.reuters.com/technology/vatican-website-down-suspected-hacker-attack-2022-11-30/). Several other Vatican sites were…
Part of the problem with a data breach is that your business doesn’t know about it until it’s already happened – sometimes well after. Knowing the signs of a data breach can help you mitigate the damage. Don’t get complacent about cybersecurity. There are many things competing for your attention. But cyber vulnerabilities can mean…
As the year comes to a close, it’s a good idea to write the IT budget and spending benchmarks. Doing so helps a business understand the current IT infrastructure and forecast technology needs. This article shares three key areas to improve forecasting and maybe save budget too. #1 Unexpected IT expenses First, it helps to…
In many areas of our lives there are myths that we accept as fact. Some of these are quite dangerous: believing that lightning never strikes in the same place twice could be fatal. Similarly, there are cybersecurity myths that demand debunking to keep your business safe. #1 “I’m too small to attack.” Any size of…
Cybersecurity is a constantly changing field. A new technology will be developed to keep criminals at bay, but soon after, bad actors find a way around it. As a business leader, you have a lot to manage, but don’t overlook the importance of managing cybersecurity risks, too. Asking these five questions prioritizes keeping data and…
Hackers today have many ways to attack small businesses and business owners. Many attempt to use technology to send malware, viruses, or phishing attacks; or use information to con owners and employees into handing over more information than they should. One or more of these techniques can be combined with gaining physical access to steal…
A single click can be the difference between maintaining data security and suffering massive financial losses. From the moment just one employee takes the bait in a phishing email, your business is vulnerable to data breaches and extensive downtime. Quickly spot the red flags and put phishing emails where they belong: Poor spelling and…