According to the Better Business Bureau’s State of Cybersecurity Among Small Businesses in North America report: It was found that 47% of small businesses believe the first line of defense for cybersecurity in your business was employee education. (source) This is a continual process and should be performed a minimum of once a year; however, we recommend quarterly reminders. Keep … Read More
Business New Year’s Resolutions to Make (& KEEP) in 2021
Happy New Year! “I am going to lose weight & get in shape.” “I will be more organized this year.” “I plan to spend less and save more.” Sound familiar? These are all examples of common New Year’s resolutions millions of us set every year. Despite our best intentions, 80% of us fail by the second week of February. (Source) … Read More
Business Planning for 2021? Don’t Forget to Include IT in the Process!
December is “Write a Business Plan” Month Are you ready to wave good-bye to 2020 and looking forward to 2021? Do you have your business plan completed and ready to execute? Did you remember to include IT in your business planning process? December is the perfect time to create or revisit your company’s business plan. By starting now, you’ll have … Read More
November 15-21 is International Fraud Awareness Week
International Fraud Awareness Week Fraud Week is the perfect time to assess your company’s fraud awareness and to start discussions amongst colleagues, executives and stakeholders in your organization about how important fraud prevention is to your company and to society as a whole. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in their 2020 Report to the Nations on … Read More
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). The objective of this collaborative effort between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and its partners — including the National Cyber Security Alliance — is to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay secure online. This year’s theme is “Do your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” Organizations are encouraged to take proactive … Read More
Remote Work is Here to Stay: Is Your Company Prepared?
Working from Home Trends Long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced many of us to office from home on a temporary basis, the trend of working from home had been steadily increasing. In fact, between 2005 and 2018, the US experienced a work at home increase of 173%. (Source) According to the U.S. Census Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3.4% of the … Read More
Making the Cloud less “Cloudy” – Optimizing Your Cloud Computing Options
In the Cloud? Chances are your company is already utilizing some form of cloud-based computing. In fact, 68% of US businesses have adopted managed cloud infrastructure services in 2020. (Source) If you’re one of the 32% that has yet to make the switch, you may want to review the following top 5 reasons to consider moving to the cloud: Financial … Read More
21st Annual International System Administrator Appreciation Day
What the Heck is SysAdmin Day? System Administrator Appreciation Day is held on the last Friday of July. This year it is being held on July 31st, 2020. It was created in 1999 and is recognized internationally. Not all Superheroes wear capes . . . I.T. Superheroes for example: consult with their clients, design computer systems, purchase and install new … Read More
Technology Trends in Manufacturing
While the manufacturing industry has a reputation for being slow to hop on the technology bandwagon, in reality, technology is taking the industry by storm. Here’s a peek at some of the biggest technology trends in the manufacturing industry today and how they are revolutionizing the way manufacturers do business. The move to cloud computing An increasing number of manufacturers … Read More
Multi-Factor Authentication: Why it’s Worth the Extra Step
MFA: What is it? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security process that ensures a user is granted access only after supplying 2 or more credentials to authenticate their identity. The username and password is generally the first authentication credential. The second is typically a code from a security token or a code sent via text or email. The purpose of … Read More