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5 Top Tips For Securing Remote Workers and Business Data

It feels like we’ve entered a different world. The shift to remote work is here to stay for much longer than we originally thought, and the biggest item that many businesses...


CMMC 2.0 Compliance For DoD Contractors

By now, most government contractors are aware of the upcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This comprehensive guide will show you how to prepare,...


How to Switch IT Companies Painlessly (Really!) in 4 Steps
Changing IT service providers used to be a nightmare. We’re talking a time-consuming, costly, labor-intensive, frustrating pain in the you-know-what. But not so anymore....
2022 Tips on Achieving CMMC Compliance: Access Control

If your organization wants to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), you need to understand Access Control.

Not just what it is, but the process. And the...


How To Develop an Effective IT Strategy For Your Business

An effective IT strategy helps enterprises achieve their longer-term vision.

In our role as IT consultants for a wide range of businesses , we've seen a big increase in spend...


How to Implement a Security Awareness Program for Your Business

Not too long ago, most security breaches were caused by technical problems, such as hardware malfunctions or vulnerable applications. But not anymore - most breaches are now...


Crafting the Perfect IT Disaster Recovery Plan: 10 Must-Have Elements

The challenges of recent years have proven that every business needs an IT disaster recovery plan when things go wrong — which as we've learned, they will. It’s never too...


Microsoft 365 Price Increases for 2022, Explained
You’ve likely heard some rumblings about pricing changes for some commercial Microsoft 365 and Office 365 products coming this March. Microsoft is transitioning to a new...
What is Desktop as a Service (DaaS)?

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) has become a hot topic for many businesses, since most employees are now working from home. There are valid concerns on security, data privacy and...


Five Tech Trends to Power Business Success in 2022

Few of us could have predicted what has happened over the past two years. While technology always changes at a dizzying pace, nothing prepared us for the crazy fast...


Windows 10: Tips and Tricks for the Most Popular OS of 2022

More than one billion devices are still using Windows 10 in 2022. Since it's release in 2015, there have been major updates and even a couple of new operating systems from...


Hosted VoIP: The Powerful Tool to Keep Your Business Connected in 2022

Laptops, webcams, email access on every device in the house...we're all prepared for another year of remote work, right?! Not quite! Business phone systems are easily the...


Six Ways to Boost Your Mac Security
The common wisdom in IT circles is that Mac computers are more secure than Windows computers. The macOS, after all, is built on Unix, which is harder to exploit than Windows.
The Importance of Complying with Data Privacy and Protection Laws

To judge solely by headlines, it would be easy to think only enterprise-level businesses need to worry about consumer data privacy laws.

The truth, however, is that the laws...


What Is NIST Compliance?
By Frank Smith | November 5, 2021

What Is NIST Compliance?

There has been a lot of confusion around NIST compliance, now mandatory for federal contractors. This brief overview should provide you with the information you need to...


The Pros and Cons of Migrating to a Private Cloud

Your organization is sold on the value of migrating some or all of your corporate workloads and applications to the cloud, but you are wondering about a private cloud.

Is a...


How To Conduct a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: 4 Simple Steps

It’s easy for businesses to get overwhelmed when it comes to figuring out what they need for adequate cyber security protection. We recommend that the very first thing you do...


Why Mac Users Need to Break Up with Microsoft AD

Your new hire is overwhelmed on day one by all the accounts and passwords you’ve thrown at them. Even your veteran team members restart their Macs so infrequently that they...


MSSPs vs MSPs: How to Choose the Right IT Service Provider

Thanks to TBTech for publishing us in this great article - here’s a sneak peak!

Many businesses lack the in-house capabilities to maintain complex IT systems and data...


Microsoft Password Removal: The End of a Cybersecurity Nightmare?
Passwords. You hate them. Your IT guy hates them even more. They are the weak point of every network and storage database on the planet.
5 Practical Steps To Protect Your Business From BYOD Security Risks

Thanks to Tech Native for publishing us in this great article - here’s a sneak peak!

The growing trend of bringing your own devices (BYOD) to work, fueled by the pandemic...


What is the CFO's Role in Cybersecurity?
Is cybersecurity a technical issue or a business issue? Both. Does protecting your organization against cyber attacks fall under the domain of your chief technology officer...
NIST Compliance Mandated by DoD For Award Eligibility

Here's the bottom line - if you are a DoD contractor and you are not in compliance with DFARS-7019, you may be ineligible for any DoD award. What has changed?!


What is Shadow IT - And How You Can Control It

In the past, IT departments were able to control almost all technology decisions, along with who was allowed to use what application or service.But then came the cloud. And...


Is Your Business Ready for a Ransomware Attack?

Of all the malware threats in the world, ransomware remains the number-one choice of cybercriminals. And it’s a growing threat. Cybercrime Magazine estimates that malware...


How To Transition From Windows To Apple Devices: Tips for Businesses

Thanks to Young Upstarts for publishing us in this great article - here’s a sneak peak!

While Apple is the go to smartphone and tablet device manufacturer for a majority of...


Microsoft Windows 365: What it Means for Your Business

Microsoft Windows 365 is ushering in a new category of computing—personal computers in the cloud.And as it turns out, cloud PCs could revolutionize your small to medium-size...


3 Common Small Business IT Challenges (and How to Solve Them)

Your business may be small, but IT challenges can grow much faster than you anticipated.

The speed of change in information technology has never been faster. Hackers and...


5 Ways to Secure Google Drive for Business Use

If your business uses Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), then you have at least a nodding acquaintance with Google Drive.

Google Drive, of course, is Google’s storage and...


Identity and Access Management: Your Microsoft Azure Questions Answered

If your business uses any cloud-based services, you know you need a secure way of connecting your people, devices and data. And that means you likely have some questions...


Top 10 New Apple Device Features Coming in 2021 We Think You'll Love!

At its Worldwide Developer Conference keynote on June 7th, Apple shared details about what we can expect to see later this year in macOS 12 MontereyiOS 15iPadOS 15...


4 Super Secure Ways To Share Content Over Outlook Email

In 1971, Ray Tomlinson was the first person to transmit a message from one computer to another. That was 50 years ago and email is still going strong! But whether you love it...


6 Microsoft Outlook Tips to Boost Worker Productivity and Efficiency

If you want to help your office and remote employees be more productive across time zones or across town, one of the first places you should start is with Microsoft 365 in...


3 Key Takeaways from Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order

Thanks to HackerNoon for publishing us in this great article - here’s a sneak peak!

US government systems and critical national cyber infrastructure seems to be falling...


Why Microsoft OneDrive for Business Is the Smartest Tool You Aren't Using

Every new tool and platform promises greater productivity or greater collaboration.

But between mixed reviews and the dreaded learning curve, it probably feels easier to just...


How Cybersecurity Managed Services Improve and Simplify NIST Compliance

If you are a federal government contractor wanting to land lucrative contracts with the Department of Defense and other large federal agencies, you must up your cybersecurity...


How IT Consulting Helps Private Equity Firms Improve Operational Efficiency

Today, private equity firms encounter unique challenges that make it difficult for them to achieve their growth goals with merger and acquisition management.


IT Budgeting for 2021: Put Your Money Where the Cloud Is

The global COVID-19 pandemic that hit in 2020 upended IT budgets, as teams scrambled to properly secure vast numbers of work-from-home setups. But now IT leaders are starting...


How A Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Provides Cyber Defense

A managed security service provider (MSSP) could be one of your best business investments. Why? The most obvious reason is the escalating cyber incidents which threaten your...


Training as a Service: The Microsoft 365 Tool Your Team Needs

If there's one thing we've all figured out during our "work from home year," it's that no one is on the same page when it comes to the Microsoft 365 platform! Many companies...


How Compliance as a Service (CaaS) Could Unburden Your Financial Service Organization

Compliance as a Service (CaaS) packages up the steps that a business needs to take to comply with the regulations specific to its industry.


5 Ways to Help Your Customers Avoid Account Takeover Hacks in 2021

Thanks to Global Banking and Finance for publishing us in this great article - here’s a sneak peak!

The financial sector has seen cybersecurity threats grow rapidly in...


Why (And When) You Should Hire A Microsoft Office 365 Consultant

Your company is ready to take the next step in your digital transformation journey, but you're not quite sure how to get to where you want to go. You know that Microsoft...


Cloud vs On-Premises Backup and Recovery: What's Best For You?

Imagine if you came into the office and all your PCs and servers were completely down. How quickly do you think you could get your business back up and running? How smoothly...


Upgrading To macOS 11 Big Sur - Things To Consider!

We’re cautious when it comes to recommending upgrades to new versions of macOS. While Apple makes the upgrade process easy (albeit time-consuming), upgrading can create...