3 IT investments you should always take seriously
What is standing between your business’s data and hackers a world away? What’s your plan when your on-site server fails? When you skimp on technology and IT solutions for your…
3 critical errors you’re making by hiring the cheapest computer support company
In preparation for the New Year, business owners across the country are taking a close look at their finances, scratching their heads as they inspect their budgets, line by line,…
Making this one mistake with your network could destroy your business
A lot of businesses wait until something breaks before they fix it. And even then, they may take a “patchwork” approach to fixing the problem. They are reactive rather than…
3 critical cyber security protections EVERY business must have in place
Five years ago, you might have had state-of-the-art security protecting your business and network. You had the latest malware protection, highly rated firewalls and a great data backup plan. Maybe…
The BIG mistake companies make with their IT Security
If you’re like many businesses today, there’s a good chance you’ve made this one mistake with your IT security: you don’t budget for it. Or if you do budget for it,…
Mutifactor Authentication
We understand how important IT security is. At work all our computers are up to date with operating systems and patches. If a stage 4 lockdown occurs, it means my…
Last line of defence
We set up our backup years ago. We’re covered. I hear this sort of thing from so many businesses. Unfortunately, backup isn’t the type of thing you can just set…
Virus Attacks
We have a Firewall and antivirus so we are safe. We’re covered. I often hear this response. And to be fair, this is a good start. In fact, we had…
Firewalls – is yours up to scratch?
We’re protected. We set up a firewall a few years ago. I hear this sort of thing from so many businesses. Unfortunately, cybersecurity isn’t the type of thing you can…
You’ve just experienced a cyberattack. What do you do?
When I speak with small businesses about cyberattacks, it’s surprising how most of them don’t have a plan if they get hit. Where do you store your data backups? How…
Hackers – how and why?
HOW do hackers steal your data? WHY do they do it? Nearly every business I talk to is worried about cyberattacks. Two of the most common questions I hear are…
The risk around emails
We have our email in 365 so we are safe. We’re covered. I often hear this response. Unfortunately, just because your email sits in Microsoft cloud (or anyone ones cloud)…