Written by: Jay H. Nowadays, cybercriminals have their sights on the healthcare industry due to its sensitivity and vulnerability. Since November 2020, cyberattacks against healthcare organizations have increased by 45 percent. Healthcare establishments now realize that they have to provide their patients with medical care and protect their sensitive data from malefactors. How can healthcare providers do both? Luckily, there is a
Written by: Jay H. The coronavirus pandemic brought rapid digital transformation and changed how we do business forever. Most organizations scrambled to transition their workforces to remote environments, seemingly overnight. Despite the chaotic transition, many employees and employers alike have grown fond of teleworking. Even after the pandemic (eventually) subsides, the verdict is clear – remote work is here to
Written by: Jay H. Technology has come a long way in the agricultural industry. No longer do agribusinesses simply rely on tractors and balers to get the job done, but they now leverage complex technology in modern farm operations. Given the sophistication of these new technologies, farmers are turning to managed IT service providers (MSPs) to handle their unique information
Written by: Jay H. Your law practice relies on information technology to operate. However, issues arise with technology that your in-house staff may not have the capabilities to manage, including outages, data loss, regulatory compliance, cybercrime, and cloud migration. For this reason, many law firms are partnering with managed IT service providers to handle their information technology needs. Benefits Of
Written by: Jay H. One of the biggest cybersecurity mistakes organizations make is thinking they are “too small” to be targeted by hackers. Every business is at risk of data breaches, malware, ransomware, or other cybercriminal attackers. Yet, data shows that some industries are some susceptible than others. Mainly, industries such as healthcare, finance, and education have been prime targets
Written by: Jay H. Your financial firm, like most organizations, relies on information technology for daily operations. However, issues arise with technology that your in-house staff may not have the capabilities to manage, including outages, data loss, regulatory compliance, cybercrime, and cloud migration. For this reason, many accounting and financial firms are turning to managed IT service providers (MSP) to
Written by: Jay H. Business collaboration tools like Microsoft 365 have been the backbone of many organizations throughout the pandemic. However, according to a new survey from data management firm Veritas Technologies, employee misuse of these channels can put company data at risk. The report highlights the dangers of misusing instant messaging (IM) and collaboration tools and offers organizations ways
Written by: Jay H. As a small-medium business (SMB) owner, you face many challenges and opportunities every day. Remaining relevant and competitive in an ever-evolving market is one issue all business owners face. To accomplish this, SMB owners should look to partner with a managed service provider (MSP). An MSP delivers IT solutions for your SMB, including managed IT services,
Written by: Jay H. According to a new report released by the FBI, cybercrimes cost Americans over $4.8 billion last year. In its annual Internet Crime Report, the organization announced that it received over 791,790 reports of suspected cybercrime. Alarmingly, this number is a 69% increase in total complaints from 2019. The top three crimes reported by victims were phishing
Written by: Jay H. On May 12, 2021, security researchers disclosed a new collection of security vulnerabilities that affect all Wi-Fi devices. These vulnerabilities, called FragAttacks, appear to impact every Wi-Fi device ever created. Here’s what you need to know about FragAttacks. What Are FragAttacks? FragAttacks stand for fragmentation and aggregation attacks. They are a collection of security vulnerabilities affecting Wi-Fi