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“We have antivirus, so we’re covered.”“Hackers only go after large companies.”“That’s IT’s job, not mine.”“If we get hit, our cyber insurance will handle it.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. These are just a few of the most common cybersecurity myths that businesses continue to believe. And unfortunately, they create a false sense of…
Addressing Automotive Retail’s Unique Business Continuity Planning Needs
The Need for a Business Continuity Plan in Automotive Retail As the recent CDK incident highlighted, disruptions can halt an entire automotive operation. System failures and cyberattacks are unfortunate realities: therefore, having a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is essential for protecting dealerships from these risks across all areas of the business and ensuring that…
The Benefits of an MSP for Manufacturers
The Role of a Technology Partner in Manufacturing In any industry or vertical, a Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner offers advantages, provided you vet them properly to determine their area of specialization, services they offer, billing particulars, and related needs. That said, finding the right MSP fit for a manufacturing company can require a little…
Creating BDR Plans for Manufacturers
Building a Manufacturing BDR Plan In many ways, Backup & Disaster Recovery (BDR) plans for manufacturers don’t differ from other organizations. They need to consider continuing operations should a disruption occur, alternative forms of backup and communications, roles and responsibilities, the need for a formal incident response plan, and more. Perhaps the core of any…
How Compliance Helps Optimize Manufacturing Tech
Adhering to CMMC’s “enforced best practices” offers a wide range of benefits for any manufacturing firm.
Lessons from the CrowdStrike Outage: Why the Case for Local Cloud Hosting is Stronger Than Ever
More than ever before, businesses are relying on cloud services for data storage, security, and IT infrastructure management. The recent CrowdStrike outage has highlighted some critical vulnerabilities associated with large public cloud providers. This event underscores the importance of considering local cloud hosting services like those offered by Cooperative Systems. Here’s why choosing a local…
Responding to the CDK Disruption
A massive hack nearly stopped the wheels turning for retail automotive dealers nationwide. Here’s how Cooperative Systems helped its clients get back on track (and what we learned).
Safeguard Your Financial Services from Cyber Threats: Free Expert-Led Event
In 2023, the financial sector witnessed a sharp 55% increase in cyber incidents, marking it as a prime target for digital thieves. As banks, credit unions, and financial services bear the brunt of these attacks, the need for robust cybersecurity has never been more critical. This upcoming event is an essential forum for finance professionals…
May 2nd is World Password Day—is yours secure?
Our reliance on passwords to access online accounts and safeguard sensitive information has never been greater. Yet, despite their crucial role in cybersecurity, weak passwords remain a huge vulnerability, leaving individuals and organizations at risk of data breaches and identity theft. The Threat of Weak Passwords Did you know that weak passwords are one of…
The Importance of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software
SIEM offers critical insights into what’s traversing your network, inbound and outbound communications, and more. Here’s why It offers more than historical value.
FinServ Technology Optimization and MSPs
Ensuring that your technology and infrastructure are consistently operating at the highest possible levels is critical. But you don’t have to go it alone.
FinServ Business Continuity and Recovery Needs
Continuity has different meanings for different types of businesses. Here’s why the concept—and plan—differs for FinServ organizations, especially where data security and core service providers are concerned.
Data Security and FinServ Regulations
Cybersecurity and navigating a complex regulatory environment go hand-in-hand. But the right partner can help guide you through the compliance maze.