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TECH INTELLIGENCE: Desperate times, desperate measures
Cybersecurity managed services providers, however, can provide protection.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Real alarms
One of the major components of an effective cybersecurity defense involves threat alerts, but the challenge is that innocent mistakes can trigger an avalanche of alerts.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Application denied
Many apps are useful and often available at little or no charge. But IT support services professionals know that the convenience they offer does have a price: the user’s personal information.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Do not spend more
The theme at the recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show may have been “shiny, exciting, and easy to buy,” but for many businesses in 2023 – struggling with rising prices and supply chain challenges – the theme could perhaps be described as, “do more with what you have already got.”
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Unwrapped
Unlike that ugly sweater or hideous pair of pants – which can be returned – the virus or malware an unknown admirer sent your way is truly a “gift” that keeps on giving.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: A back door for hackers?
While it has its advantages, ERP — a type of software that can manage supply chain operations, accounting, procurement and other recurring business activities — also has many security threats.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Dirty secret
The convenience offered by online shopping can also offer an opening for cybercriminals who seek to rip off consumers, lining their own pockets while leaving retailers looking like the villain.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: You are not paranoid
The incidence of ransomware has been steadily increasing. However, by taking some commonsense steps and partnering with a qualified outsourced IT support group, businesses can reduce the chance of becoming the next victim.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: You’re fired!
Just like sports teams, the performance of businesses largely depends on the quality of individuals — and keeping an underperformer on a payroll penalizes other employees.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Keep growing or move over
Technology can help a new company quickly ramp up its operations — as long as management follows the right tech playbook.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Hidden threat
Security-conscious business owners never leave their front door unlocked or hand out their passwords to strangers. But many have already handed their business keys to a potentially dangerous culprit: their digital copier.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: A security primer for small businesses
External threats never seem to end. For example, ransomware attacks, in general, are rising. Savvy owners, however, can mount some defenses.
