What’s the Difference Between MDR vs. EDR?
MDR and EDR serve similar purposes. The biggest difference between them is that EDR is deployed using a software tool and MDR is deployed by a human team. MDR also covers your entire network, while EDR focuses on specific endpoints. The best option varies depending on your organization’s needs. Both will enhance your security […]
10 Best Practices for Managing IT in a Hybrid Office Environment You Definitely Need to Know
The results are in, and despite a minority of business owners who need to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century (who are still attempting to force their employees back to the office full-time), the hybrid office is here to stay. Prior to the lock downs, many people would have responded to […]
How to Build an Ironclad Network Security Plan – and Why It’s Important
There’s nothing worse than having your entire team’s production come to a screeching halt because your network has faltered. It not only causes immense frustration (think smashed keyboards) but can lead to massive losses – as high as $5,600 per minute. The good news is that a well-planned and implemented network security plan can preempt […]
What is an Information Security Policy? Definition, Importance, & Examples
Whether they know it or not, most businesses have some form of an information security policy. That’s because most businesses have security, confidentiality, and information disclosure protocols. However, many smaller businesses don’t have official documentation highlighting their standards. This is a problem. Without official documentation, it’s difficult to prove it if an employee breaches policy. […]
The Critical Benefits of Cyber Security Training
Cyber security attacks are rising by as much as 50% year over year. The majority of attacks on small businesses come by way of social engineering. With the average cost of a data breach being in the millions, many businesses are looking to increase their cybersecurity efforts. Cyber awareness training can be the difference between […]
The Different Types of Network Security
In 2013, the major security breach at retail giant Target shook the world, with cybercriminals accessing the sensitive information of 41 million customers, including their names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and payment card information. The aftermath was devastating for Target, with numerous lawsuits, lost customers, and a severely damaged reputation costing the company $18.5 […]
IT Support vs. Help Desk
If you’ve been looking for help with your IT for your business, you may have come across companies offering IT support as well as help desk services. While these are distinct terms, it’s best not to think in terms of IT support vs. help desk. Rather you should think of them as complementary and intersecting […]
Your Total Managed IT Services Checklist: What to Look For
The numbers are in, companies who engage with an MSP can look to save anywhere from 24-50% on their annual IT costs. With such attractive financial figures, it’s no wonder that so many businesses are choosing to partner with an MSP. And if you’re thinking about doing the same, you’re likely about to make a […]
Developing an IT Strategy
Developing an IT strategy is an impactful method through which you can align your IT needs with your business goals to optimize your organizations growth and profit. With over a million new businesses registering every year in the United States and approximately 20% of new businesses failing within their first year, the corporate competition across […]
Average Cost of IT Support Services for Small Business
Business owners have to ensure all their processes are optimized to keep up their ROI in today’s competitive market. In this digital era, maintaining high-quality information technology infrastructure is at the top of the list. However, IT support can get expensive, and this leads business owners to start wondering what the average cost of IT […]