MSSPs: A Guide to Managed Security Services

October 11, 2023 Security No comments yet
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Key Takeaways:

  • Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) offer a range of security services, allowing businesses to outsource their security needs and focus on core operations.
  • Using MSSPs brings benefits such as access to advanced security expertise, 24/7 monitoring and incident response, and cost-effectiveness compared to building an in-house security team.
  • MSSPs offer a wide array of services, including network and infrastructure security, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security audits, tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses.

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Cybersecurity Insurance: What is it & Does my Business need it?

August 1, 2023 Security No comments yet
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As a small business owner, you are exposed to many forms of insurance. From property insurance to workers’ compensation insurance, there’s no shortage of ways you can protect your business from accidents and damage to your property and assets.

However, you may still be left exposed to serious financial loss if you are not protecting the Internet side of your business from cyber risks.

With the constant threat of cybercriminals, a single data breach can cost you tens of thousands of dollars (if not more). This is why it is so important to look further into what is known as business cyber insurance.

It’s a new term, but with your growing reliance on the Internet, it is essential to properly educate yourself on business cyber insurance and how it can protect you and your business.

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Known Signs of Phishing Scams

June 4, 2023 Security No comments yet
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Phishing has become one of the fastest-growing threats to company IT systems. And the sophistication of these criminal practices is increasing every single year.

It has come to a stage where email is no longer the only place where criminals attempt to commit identity theft, and that has opened the door to an increase in successful hacking attempts.

Mobile users are now starting to see a lot of SMS phishing scams (aka smishing attacks), and that makes companies more vulnerable than they have been in a long time.

But let’s start with some phishing basics.

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Password Security Tips and Mistakes to Avoid

April 18, 2023 Security No comments yet
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Hackers and Internet sleuths are becoming more sophisticated at hacking online accounts. Most of this is due to individuals using a weak password that is simply too easy to replicate.

And many websites, email service providers, and other online companies that require you to create a login password now offer prompts to help assist you in boosting the security strength of your password.

These prompts may force you to use a series of letters, numbers, and characters, but even with these more secure password requirements you may leave yourself at risk of possible hacks.

While you may never be 100% safe and secure, there are a number of ways you can go about boosting strong password security, both for your personal and professional accounts. To help with this, here are our top password security tips you absolutely need to use.

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Cybersecurity Predictions 2023

December 22, 2022 Security No comments yet
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The world of cybersecurity threats is constantly changing. Criminals looking to cause problems for everyone from businesses to individual consumers are always looking for new ways to harass, bother, and steal. 

Because of this, the world of cybersecurity needs to remain ever vigilant and on top of these trends and cybersecurity predictions 2023.

As a small business owner, you need to do what you can to protect your company’s network and the sensitive data you store. Any kind of data breaches may cause you to suffer a loss of clients, lawsuits, and potentially the closing of your business. 

By partnering with an IT service provider you’ll stay ahead of those looking to cause problems for companies such as yours. But what cybersecurity trends are expected to develop over the next 12 months?

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