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Tech for Humans Newsletter
Most business owners don’t realize that when accounts get breached by a cybersecurity attack, it often isn’t obvious. In fact, on average it takes more than 200 days before a company even notices. That’s a long time for someone else to be poking around in your systems. This month, we’ll look at how these breaches…
The Importance of Cyber Insurance for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: Prevent Denied Claims
Cybercriminals increasingly target small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), yet many remain uninsured against the financial fallout. A single breach without a cyber insurance policy can lead to devastating costs such as ransom payments, data recovery, legal fees, and reputational damage. In fact, 60% of small businesses close within six months of a cyberattack, according to…
Managed IT vs IT Support: Understanding the Key Differences
Managed IT vs IT Support: What’s the Difference? When exploring IT service options, business owners and decision-makers often come across two common terms. These are Managed IT Services and IT Support. While they both involve providing technical assistance, they differ in how they are delivered, priced, and applied in a business context. Understanding these differences…
IT Alignment: The Secret Sauce to SMB Growth and Business Success!
Unlocking the full potential of your small or medium-sized business can feel like searching for a secret ingredient in Grandma’s famous chili, elusive but oh-so-satisfying once discovered! The key to SMB growth and business success often lies in the magic of IT alignment, where your technology strategy and business objectives dance in perfect harmony. As…
Secure Your Business Login Information: A Guide to Password Managers
Despite all the advances in digital technology and AI, the security of your small business system is most likely to be compromised by human error. A 2023 Google study found that 55% of cloud compromise factors involved weak or missing passwords. How can you protect your business from data breaches resulting from poor password control?…
Threat Exposure Management: Strategies for Protecting Your Business
Threat Exposure Management (TEM) is an important cybersecurity tool which helps businesses locate and fix security risks in their network and network devices. As companies adopt new technologies and expand their range of digital services, they also increase their exposure to cyber threats. TEM is a constant, real-time monitoring tool to guard against potential vulnerabilities…
Dark Web Monitoring: Safeguard Your Company’s Sensitive Data
If your company needs to safeguard sensitive data and is concerned about reputation management, Dark Web monitoring is a crucial business tool to help you stay in control of your information. Dark web monitoring can identify if your confidential company data has been listed online where cybercriminals are known to frequent. Whether it’s customer details,…
Boost Your Business Productivity with Windows 11
Has your company already upgraded to the new Windows® 11 operating system or are you planning to make the switch soon? As of August 2024, Windows 11 accounted for 31% of the Microsoft’s OS market share and is overtaking Windows 10. This shift is being driven by two factors: Window’s 10 planned phase-out in 2025…
Malvertising: Online Deceptive Threat to Your Business
“Malvertising” is the use of online ads to deliver malware or redirect users to copycat websites that mislead them into sharing personal data. These malicious ads are widespread, appearing on social media, websites, and even in Google search results. These ads can infect your devices with viruses, spyware, keyloggers, ransomware, hijackers, and other pieces of…
Incident Response
Data breaches are an unfortunate reality for businesses of all sizes and require immediate action when they happen. How a company manages a data breach can significantly impact reputation, financial stability, and legal standing in the business community. The average cost of a data breach is $4.88 million according to Forbes Magazine (August 2024). Successful…
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