Holiday Season Alert: Stay Cyber-Safe! The holidays are just around the corner, and so are hackers ready to steal more than just holiday joy. As the season of gift-giving approaches, it’s vital to stay vigilant against scams and take preventative measures to secure your personal and business information. With the rush to find the perfect
Over the last 20 years we have seen the rise of social media platforms like Meta, what started out as a place to network with friends and family has now become an indispensable tool for small and large businesses around the world. It offers a platform to engage with customers, promote products, and build brand
Most people like to believe they can spot phishing scams, but the reality is more complex. According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), 85% of breaches are caused by human error. To reduce this high error rate, consistent cybersecurity training for your employees is key. While this may sound like a daunting task, there
In Northern Illinois, we’re no strangers to the whims of Mother Nature. Tornados, flash floods, and the rare earthquake pose real threats. While we often prioritize human safety, we must not overlook the critical data on our servers and workstations. A robust Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) plan is our shield against the unpredictable. The
Understanding Ransomware: A Growing Cyber Threat If you follow technology news, you likely know about ransomware’s increasing threat. Hackers use ransomware, a type of malware, to lock you out of your data and demand a hefty ransom for access. These attacks now pose a national problem, affecting businesses large and small. The Impact on Lincoln
Keeping track of passwords is a challenge for any business, and it can be especially challenging for small to medium-sized businesses. That’s where a password manager like LastPass can help. First and foremost, using a password manager can help improve security by ensuring that passwords are strong and unique. This is important because weak passwords
The rate of cyber-attacks has significantly increased over the past few years. Businesses of all sizes are at risk of becoming victims of them, which is why it’s crucial that every business owner and leader is aware of the most common cyberthreats impacting the business world today. Being aware of common cyberthreats and developing plans
For years now, I’ve told any business owner who will listen to “get different.” If you’ve read my book of the same name, you’ll know that it’s not necessarily the better businesses that attract the most customers – it’s the most different businesses. In an overly saturated market, the name of the game is standing
Data is everything to a small business in this day and age – which means if you lose access or control of your data, you lose everything. As dramatic as that might sound, the data backs that up. According to several sources, 93% of companies, no matter how big they are, are out of business
Most managed IT services providers (MSPs) promise “proactive” cybersecurity consulting. All businesses embrace the idea of preventing cyberattacks and data breaches before they happen, and MSPs themselves would much rather brainstorm safeguards than troubleshoot time-sensitive downtime events. But it’s not always clear what proactive cybersecurity entails, so let’s take a minute to go over it.
