IT Audit Checklist: What Every IT Department Needs
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IT Audit Checklist: What Every IT Department Needs

If you were to have a major problem with your office technology, how badly would it disrupt your business? How long could you afford to be down while waiting for repairs? Last year, Delta had a 5-hour computer outage that cost the company $150 million. Unexpected costs related to cybercrime are projected to surpass $2…

What is Cryptojacking? Everything You Need to Know
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What is Cryptojacking? Everything You Need to Know

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is something that needs to be on everyone’s mind. Especially when hackers and criminals are regularly devising newer (and more effective) ways of stealing your data and using your hardware against you. This threat is especially serious if you’re involved in cryptocurrency as criminals have started to turn to cryptojacking…

Recent Studies Show Cyber Attacks on the Rise
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Recent Studies Show Cyber Attacks on the Rise

From “WannaCry” and “NotPetya” to the massive Equifax breach, cyber crimes are on the rise and have the capacity to cause devastating harm to the economy. According to a recent White House report, malicious cyber activity cost the U.S. economy $109 billion in 2016. Experts estimate that the global cost to the economy could be…

4 Tech Mistakes That Require Professional IT Support and Services
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4 Tech Mistakes That Require Professional IT Support and Services

There is no doubt professional IT support is crucial to the long-term success of a business. Employees can have tech phobias or make costly mistakes that need quick solutions. Without help, you could destroy your company’s brand and reputation. IT professionals provide data management, virus protection, and resolution of technical problems. They also monitor how…

Cybersecurity Continues to Increase as an Issue for Many Companies
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Cybersecurity Continues to Increase as an Issue for Many Companies

U.S. companies experienced more than 1,000 data breaches in 2016. That was a record-high in online security failures. Businesses faced serious consequences for losing control of SSNs, account information, and other personal data. As a result, shoring up cybersecurity has become a top concern in the business world. Read on to find out more. Poor…

Are You Protected Against The Most Common Types of Cyber Attacks?
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Are You Protected Against The Most Common Types of Cyber Attacks?

As technology gets ever more sophisticated, so do different types of cyber attacks. The FBI reports there’s an average of 4,000 successful ransomware attacks every day. This figure, however, pales in comparison to the 1 million new malware threats that are released daily. The truth is that the Internet can be a dangerous place. If…

Onsite or Offsite Data Backup Strategy: What’s Best for Your Business?
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Onsite or Offsite Data Backup Strategy: What’s Best for Your Business?

All business owners know that it’s wise to back up their data. The difficult part is figuring out which backup strategy works best: onsite or offsite. Which strategy will work best for your business? Keep reading to learn more about each approach so that you can choose the best data backup strategy. Using On-Site Backup…