The Ntiva Tech Corner

When it comes to selecting a data management tool, there's no shortage of platforms to choose from. Since the inception of the cloud in 2006, we've watched this market boom, with arguably the most popular platforms coming from Microsoft.

Our office kitchen just got a fancy new coffee machine. It’s an impressive thing with a snazzy color display and can make you a dozen different types of drinks. We now have TWO machines and folks love it - we go through coffee pods like crazy!

As the work from home trend grows, many businesses require secure remote access to corporate apps and services for their distributed employees. But which remote access solution is best for your business? 

Almost every business you can think of is using cloud services for many of their critical business applications. We're all familiar with Google G-Suite, Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce, Dropbox, Adobe, HubSpot, QuickBooks...and the list goes on! 

All businesses want to run a tight ship. You want to make sure there are just enough employees to keep things running smoothly, without having to deal with the struggles of over-staffing. But your IT department is an area that is critically...

A virtual CIO, also referred to as a fractional CIO, is a dedicated resource who serves as a Chief Information Officer on a flexible basis. Their primary role is to formulate strategic IT goals for your company, and then manage an IT strategy and...

As we continue to see crippling data breaches, new regulations like GDPR and California's Consumer Privacy Act will only become more common. But is maintaining compliance to current regulatory laws enough to protect your business from...

This past weekend the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned American businesses that Iran is stepping up its attacks on corporate targets here in the U.S. The new rise in malicious activity is alleged to be part of Iran’s response to...

Humans love to be comfortable. We'll always choose convenience over anything else! But when it comes to your cyber security environment, complacency can mean big problems. 

Every business owner worries about cyber security and with good reason. Breaches are becoming far more common and way more sophisticated. In this article we explore the top 4 reasons why businesses are choosing to outsource their security needs...

We've all received those emails from a Nigerian prince who will gladly give you $10,000 if you just help him complete a quick wire transfer. This old trick has been so played out, we're all smart enough to avoid it.

Passwords are meant to protect your valuable business information from hackers, but unfortunately you can no longer rely on passwords alone!

It's hard for businesses to keep up with changing regulatory requirements, and as a leading IT consulting company we know that many of our clients struggle with priorities. But ignoring security basics that are outlined by these regulations is...

It’s interesting to see all the tech trends predicted for 2019 - good article here if you’re interested – but to kick off the new year I thought I’d take a different tack and share some pragmatic business advice.

During the holiday season, employees tend to do more “multi-tasking” – i.e. online shopping when at work. Which in the scheme of things should be no big deal.

You might not think that cyber security and attracting new clients go hand in hand, but as it turns out there’s a very strong correlation between the two.

On October 18th I attended a day-long workshop on the Department of Defense’s standards for information security. It was a great session, and if I had to summarize the event in one phrase it would be: tough love.

A small association in Arlington, Virginia was struggling to figure out how to successfully host their annual fundraising event without utilizing the bulk of their staff, which was terribly inefficient and slowed down other important initiatives.

Even though most cyber attacks that make the news are against large organizations, it doesn't mean small- or medium-sized businesses are immune:

For most organizations, the biggest cyber security threat isn't an issue of having the latest and most sophisticated technologies.

Google is clamping down on websites that are not secure, starting with the next release of the Chrome web browser targeted for July 2018. Here's why this change could significantly affect your website traffic, and how to make sure your website is...

The healthcare industry has seen a skyrocketing number of data breaches in the past few years.

Just five measures can stop up to 85% of the most common cyber attacks, according to the Center for Internet Security  "First 5" . Read on to get the details!

In the past few years, higher education institutions have been frequently targeted by cyber criminals:

Tax Day came and went with a bang this year when the IRS computer system meltdown halted the processing of millions of returns. Here’s what happened and what you can do to avoid a similar situation.

Earlier this quarter Verizon released an analysis of more than 1,300 security incidents involving the healthcare industry. While the growing number of breaches is concerning, I found the results of this study encouraging and here's why.

The growing sophistication and determination of hackers, combined with a lack of in-house cyber security expertise, is driving many businesses to outsource their security needs to a third party.

The “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) trend has helped many businesses increase productivity while lowering cost and increasing efficiency. But it's also brought security risks - here are 4 good ways to improve your security game!

Some of you may remember when IT departments had the ability to fully control almost all technology decisions, and who was allowed to use what.

Office 365 is an indispensable tool for many businesses. But here's what you need to know when it comes to protecting your Office 365 data!

Data breaches hit a record high in 2017, and the names of some pretty big financial services firms were splashed across the headlines. But don't kid yourself - its actually the smaller companies who are more at risk. 

Hardly a week goes by where we don't hear about yet another company admitting to a data breach. A password alone is no longer enough to protect your online accounts against hackers! 

No question about it, donors are a nonprofit’s greatest asset. The last thing you want to worry about is the potential of your donor’s personal information being stolen or compromised.

According to Spiceworks’ 2018 State of IT report, close to half of companies surveyed expect their IT budgets to increase in 2018, by an average of about 19%...

You’ve probably seen recent news reports about the "KRACK" vulnerability in wireless networks used in homes and businesses worldwide...

With all the media attention as of late on security breaches, one of the top concerns we’re hearing from our client’s is the protection of sensitive data. Here's a solution that can automatically protect employees from accidentally compromising...

It's all over the news - Equifax suffered a massive data breach which compromised the personal information of as many as 143 million Americans. Here's the top 5 things you should do immediately:

Unfortunately, it often takes media-worthy incidents such as major hurricanes, floods and fires to convince businesses that in today's world, they absolutely need a robust business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) program in place.

Research shows that employees who are untrained on cyber security best practices often constitute the greatest threat to the very organizations they work for. 

All of us still rely heavily on email for business communications, both internally and externally. Unfortunately, the number one way hackers get into your company is through email, and every day the number of new viruses and malware is...

The topic of business continuity planning has been much on my mind lately. I’ve had several clients ask about it or begin the process,so I’ve been digging deep into information security frameworks that require BC/DR plans - an important part of...

Most businesses today rely heavily on email communication. Unfortunately, the number one way hackers get into your company is through employee email, and every day the number of new viruses and malware is increasing. To avoid falling victim to...

Phishing—It’s not just about investment opportunities in Nigeria anymore! 

Microsfot Windows 10 has a number of features which make it distinct from its predecessors and one area in particular where it has shown improvement is in IT security. The importance of security cannot be overstated for modern businesses,...

PCI Data Security Standard, often referred to as PCI DDS, is a combination of rules and regulations that help prevent unwarranted access to sensitive customer payment data. A lot of businesses think that simply being PCI compliant is all the...