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How AI Can Help Improve Small Business Cybersecurity

June 21, 2023
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More small businesses are using AI than ever before. As with all new technologies, we’ll learn about the risks and benefits as we go. The exciting news is that AI tools can help improve your small business cybersecurity.

How to Choose the Right IT Services Company

June 4, 2023
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It's time to make a change and you want to choose the right IT services company. It’s a big decision. You’re entrusting a firm with access to your network along with the responsibility for securing it. Here’s how you can make the right choice.

Why You Should Implement Zero Trust Cybersecurity

May 18, 2023
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Zero trust cybersecurity is a model that assumes no person, application, or device is automatically trusted. It’s a twist on more traditional security models, which typically rely on perimeter security tools to protect networks. The result is better protection against cyberattacks.

Why You Should Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

May 3, 2023
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Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the best ways to help keep your online accounts secure. While MFA can be defeated (since no tool is 100% perfect), the extra step creates a roadblock that may make a cybercriminal more likely to move on to the next target.

How to Identify and Prioritize Technology Gaps

April 19, 2023
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As systems age and technology advances, weaknesses and gaps become more apparent. Your IT provider can help you identify and prioritize the technology gaps in your business to fit your needs and budget.

How Quickly Can Your Password Be Hacked?

April 2, 2023
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How quickly can your password be hacked? It depends. Hackers use sophisticated knowledge and tools to try and crack passwords. You can make it harder for them by using multi-factor authentication, complex passphrases, or passwords created at random by a password manager.

What to Know About Cyber Insurance for Your Small Business

March 16, 2023
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A few years ago, most small business owners considered cyber insurance optional. Today, cybercrime is so far-reaching that no organization is too small for cyber insurance. Here’s what to know about cyber insurance for your small business.

How Dark Web Monitoring Makes Stolen Credentials Less Valuable

February 20, 2023
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Buying and selling usernames and passwords on the Dark Web is big business. If you know your data is out there, you can make it less valuable. Dark Web monitoring can help you stay one step ahead of the bad guys.

How to Safely Transfer 2FA Authenticators to Your New Phone

February 7, 2023
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You have a new phone! Remember to take these few extra steps to safely transfer your 2FA authenticators (not as much fun as your photos and videos, but necessary).