What do these three real e-mails have in common?
1. Kohl’s Winner – “Notifications – Re: 2nd attempt for Paul”
2. WalmartStores – “Re: CONFIRMED: Paul you are selected”
3. Lowe’s Winner – “Congratulations Paul! You Are The Lucky Online Winner Of A Brand-New Sweepstakes Dewalt Power Station Entry”
No, “Paul” isn’t the luckiest person in the world but, as you might have guessed, the target of cybercriminals.
Since nearly every business has an email system, and the average worker receives many messages daily, emails can serve as a reliable initial infection vector. The overwhelming number of emails can trick employees into thinking they have plenty of time to respond to each one, even though the reality is much different. The vast majority (91%) of cyber-attacks are initiated by email, according to a recent study. Cybercriminals prefer to infiltrate your system and the IT architecture of your business through email.
A common question we hear from prospective clients is, “Why do I need to be on a managed IT plan? Can’t I just pay you to come out and fix things when they’re broken?”
While that’s a legitimate question if we were talking about your washing machine or car, that’s definitely NOT the right approach to a critical and dynamic IT system that your company depends on.
One virus or hacker attack or one slip-up can cause permanent data loss, extended downtime, a violation of data-breach laws, bad PR, loss of customers and sales, and a host of other expensive problems.
Additionally, under a “break-fix” model, there is a fundamental conflict of interests between you and your IT firm.
In the world of business, you’ll inevitably hear about the many ways to beef up your cyber security to ensure your company’s and clients’ safety. However, another term is often heard when discussing cyber security: compliance. It’s not talked about as often, but both cyber security and compliance are essential for any business to succeed.
When you set goals for your business, there’s a good chance that one of those goals was tied to growth. It’s a common goal. You have your eyes set on acquiring new customers. You’re ready to take your business to the next level. The challenge, however, is getting to that next level. If you do a web search on how to grow your business, you’ll find more results than you know what to do with. It can be frustrating and overwhelming.
In this blog, we’ll try to take away some of that frustration and share a few ideas on how you can use technology solutions to put together a growth strategy that works for your business, its needs, and your overall goals. There are four areas where technology really shines: automation, access, engagement, and security.
It’s back-to-school season! Soon, our kids will return to the classroom, where they will relearn the information from the prior school year to ensure that they were able to retain that knowledge. There’s nothing wrong with needing a refresher, and this is true for both students and your employees.
The number of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) deployed within organizations is multiplying. According to this survey, 26% of businesses use at least twice as many APIs as they did a year ago, increasing the attacks on APIs. APIs are integral to any application, making them a prime target for attacks. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has published the Top 10 API security attacks associated with API vulnerabilities which this blog will discuss..
Quarterly business reviews (QBRs) are a valuable service provided by most leading IT service providers to help your organization optimize technology and plan for future IT needs. Read on for an introduction into this powerful tool.
Not sure what backup & disaster recovery resources are necessary to keep your organization protected? This blog outlines 3 ways to determine the tools and services best suited to your business.
