For a small business, the threat of a cyberattack can feel far away. The high-profile breaches have targeted larger companies, so small businesses may be tempted to think they’re not attracting threat actors’ attention. But the reality is that 43 percent of cyberattacks are aimed at SMBs, with the number of attacks up nearly 425 percent in 2018… [Read More]

The modern world is so hooked up to online services that when guests come around, “How ya doing?” will probably be followed by “What’s your Wi-Fi password?” But the hospitable host probably doesn’t realize that revealing this information could pose a network security risk. For example, guests might accidentally download a malicious program or connect… [Read More]

Nearly all small business leaders appreciate that technology can help them improve their revenue and are seeking out ways to better integrate technology into their growth plans.  However, many will also freely admit that they are intimidated by technology, concerned that they will overspend for the wrong ‘flavor-of-the-month’ platform, and don’t have time to truly… [Read More]

As your business flourishes, you are bound to experience “growing pains.” Changes happen quickly and unexpected issues can arise. Despite the unknown, your growing business must plan-ahead to brace for change and increases in work production. This includes correctly anticipating your technology staffing needs. How many people should be on your IT staff? On average,… [Read More]

The biggest problem companies face when it comes to cybersecurity is often not the technology; it’s the people.  And hackers (often called “bad actors”) know this. That’s why it takes more than strong IT to keep your company safe. It “takes a village.” Beyond technology, the best way to protect your business from cybercriminals is with a… [Read More]

Application. A person or commercial entity (collectively, Entity) that acquires or uses sensitive personally identifying information. Security Breach Definition. The unauthorized acquisition of data in electronic form containing sensitive personally identifying information. Good-faith acquisition of sensitive personally identifying information by an employee or agent of an Entity is not a security breach, provided that the information is… [Read More]

Digital disruption is affecting every type of company out there, regardless if you’re small, mid-sized or large. Companies must respond quickly to new and improved demands for digital technology. If your company does not act and stay on top of digital transformation trends, then your company will lose valuable business and revenue.  Once a customer… [Read More]

Great Chief Information Officers are invaluable resources for any organization. They are also expensive, and for good reason. It’s a high-profile job with a lot of responsibility. They create business value through technology and plan strategically for business growth. They ensure that the company’s technology systems and processes are aligned with business goals. Some of… [Read More]

With the ever-changing digital economy and its global impact, small to mid-sized businesses are on guard and on careful watch. With so much news on cyberattacks and with cybercriminals becoming increasingly creative with their methods, companies are looking for ways to out-clever the fox, so to speak. First of all: What exactly is a “phishing… [Read More]