Why Law Firms Need an Effective Cybersecurity System

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Though they may not be the first targets you think of for cybercriminals, law firms are actually one of the most at-risk businesses for cybersecurity attacks. Cybercrminals usually target law firms because of the sensitive, important information they keep on file. However, there is more than just sensitive information at risk when a law firm is targeted. If compromised, the information is at risk, but so is the firm’s reputation and future business. It is in the best interest of every party to protect your firm and the data it stores. As Warren Buffet once said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.…

Top 2022 Cybersecurity Mistakes to Avoid in 2023

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Technology is always improving upon itself and introducing new forms. Unfortunately, the same can be said for cybersecurity threats.  With each technological advancement, we learn of new ways for individuals and businesses to fall victim to hackers, scammers and other online trickery. We’ve been keeping an eye on the most common cybersecurity threats over the past year and found that the top three threats in 2022 were phishing, ransomware and cryptojacking.    How to recognize and stay safe from phishing attempts Whether or not you’ve already dealt with phishing attempts, it is important to understand what it is. Phishing is a fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages impersonating…

Upgrading your Backup Management Plan for 2023

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The new year is full of opportunity — and stress. As you start your journey tackling 2023 business goals and strategies, the last thing you need is a setback that puts you behind for the rest of the year. One disaster that will certainly put a damper on the rest of the year? Data loss. Data loss can bring your business processes to a screeching halt. Some companies have lost a significant amount of money, while others have not been able to bounce back at all. It’s a scary thought but one that needs to be addressed.  Luckily, there is a way to address this risk confidently — a dependable…

Achievable 2023 Resolutions for Company Data Protection

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It’s almost the new year! While we’re knee-deep in the holiday fun and hopefully some post-holiday relaxation, the New Year will be here before you know it.  Though there’s no wrong time to act on intentions to improve the security and organization of your business, there’s something poetic about starting on Jan. 1. The new year brings new opportunities to revamp some business processes to help you stay streamlined, secure and ready to scale productively.  As with crushing any goal in life, the first step to optimized business practices is identifying the resolutions you want to set for the next twelve months. Goals around customer creation and retention are fantastic,…

Dealing with a Digital Disaster? These Five Cybersecurity Tools Can Help

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Nothing can ruin a day quicker than that gut-wrenching feeling that something with your online presence is very, very wrong. Questions immediately flood your head, like: “Is this going to take minutes or weeks to fix?” “Does our team know how to handle this?” “Will we have to notify our stakeholders?” “Will we come back from this?” You want to have dependable and efficient cybersecurity tools in place BEFORE these questions start swimming around in your brain. So here are five cybersecurity tools that will minimize disasters and help calm your nerves the next time you encounter digital problems. What types of digital disasters could your business run into? User…

What is Enterprise Mobility and How Does it Benefit Your Business?

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If a company with enterprise mobility is a sleek sports car, a company without enterprise mobility is a bulky jalopy. So which would your company rather be? Enterprise mobility can sound like a bit of a buzzphrase. Still, this common business tactic can significantly increase a company’s efficiency, productivity and bottom line by ensuring that employees have everything they need to do their job — no matter where they are.  Are you interested in incorporating accessible remote work resources into your company model? Here’s everything you need to know about enterprise mobility. What is Enterprise Mobility? Enterprise mobility is an approach to work that prioritizes employees’ ability to easily and…

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Cybersecurity 101: Tips for Protecting Data in Education Systems

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It’s back to school time for students everywhere! Kids are signing up for classes, choosing electives, and entering new school systems with shiny folders and sharpened pencils.    Every student that walks through those doors offers personal data to school systems to track and store, from grades to addresses to mental health information. When they offer up this information, students, faculty and families expect that this information will stay secure and out of the hands of unauthorized users wanting to exploit that info.    So what happens when a school or education system experiences a data breach?   First, that sensitive and confidential information is now vulnerable to exploitation. Second,…

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How Managed IT Services Help Improve Business Communication

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Trends come and go, but one thing remains true — communication is key. The expression may be overplayed, but the sentiment stands the test of time.    Successful business communication is three things: efficient, cost-effective and secure. First, your company needs to be able to share large amounts of data between team members and know that it will be shared quickly, easily and securely. It needs to leverage minimal pieces of hardware for maximal amounts of communication. Finally, it must understand that all internal conversations, data and information won’t fall into the wrong hands.   The idea of business communication spans so much farther than picking up a phone call.…

7 Things You Need to Teach Your Employees About Data Security

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Your employees are the lifeblood of your company.    From customer service to operations management to marketing, everyone has their specific role in helping your company offer your customers the best goods and services. But everyone needs access to company data to get their job done, which can risk your data security.   Do your employees know what to do when they get an email scam or lose their company phone? Having data security processes clearly defined and easily reviewable will help your team feel confident in their data protection knowledge.    Want to tighten up your data security from the ground up? Here are seven things your team should…

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Why Every Company Should Use Voice Over IP

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One good phone call can land a new client, cement an agreement or forge a new relationship. So why would you put the value of clear and dependable communication on the back burner?   Analog phones just won’t cut it for many companies across the globe, and more and more companies are making the transition to Voice Over IP, more commonly known as VoIP.    Curious about what VoIP is and what it can do for your company? Here are the top benefits of switching to this streamlined voice communication system.   What is VoIP? Voice Over IP is a phone system that uses a Wi-Fi connection to function instead…