Information technology (IT) plays a critical role in modern business operations. Companies must learn to efficiently manage their IT infrastructure if they wish to facilitate growth and mitigate costly risks. Managed IT services for businesses involve the delegation of IT operations to a third-party organization known as a managed service provider (MSP). Managed service providers […]
What To Expect During Cybersecurity Consulting Services
Businesses with an online presence are susceptible to cyberattacks, and the legal, physical and financial implications of an attack. Data breaches exposed more than 4.1 billion records in the first half of 2019, according to RiskBased, and this number is likely to steadily increase as technology continues to evolve at a rapid rate. Cybersecurity consulting […]
Benefits Of Cybersecurity Consulting
Each day, there is news of ransomware, spyware, phishing attacks and other malicious breaches that put businesses at risk. There is a significant misconception that cybercriminals only hit larger organizations. This is simply not true. Data from Symantec’s Internet Security Threat Report shows that small businesses have become a major target for cybercriminals. In fact, […]
Who Should Consider Cybersecurity Consulting?
Cybersecurity incidents continue to increase as cybercriminals become stealthier in how they gain access to confidential information. According to data in a study published by the Ponemon Institute and Keeper Security, the number of small- and medium-sized businesses that experienced a data breach in the previous 12 months increased from 54 percent in fiscal year […]
What Is Cybersecurity Consulting?
The cost of a cybersecurity breach can be crippling for growing businesses. According to a Trends in Cybersecurity Breach Disclosures report that reviewed a total of 639 cybersecurity breaches at public companies over the last decade, the average cost of a cyber-breach was $116 million. Organizations of all sizes and in all industries are susceptible […]
Why Is IT Security Compliance Important?
IT security compliance occurs when organizations demonstrate that their cybersecurity system meets specific security regulations and standards, such as HIPAA, GDPR and NIST. Cybercrimes, along with human error, can put a business at risk for legal repercussions when confidential information is stolen or corrupted. Companies are also susceptible to downtime when security issues occur, which […]
What Is IT Security Compliance?
IT security compliance is a major concern for enterprises in many industries. Regulatory standards, such as HIPAA, GDPR, NIST and FISMA, publish recommendations for businesses on how to best protect sensitive data and improve IT security management. With a steady increase in IT security breaches, it is more important than ever to streamline securiety compliance […]
How Do Managed IT Services Work?
Many businesses do not have an in-house IT team or the budget required to hire one. However, having access to qualified IT professionals is critical for modern businesses in a highly technical world. Many companies turn to managed IT services to keep their IT processes and functions in good working order and to improve operations […]
The Benefits Of Network Security Assessments
Businesses are often blindsided when hit with a cyberattack or breach. If unprepared for such an attack, they may not know what networks were breached or what assets were compromised. Many organizations do not realize the immense impact of a security breach until they experience one firsthand. Fortunately, businesses can minimize their risk of suffering […]