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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…
20 Easy Tips and Shortcuts For Using Microsoft Excel: Part III
Be the most efficient you can be with your time and your data using these Excel tricks for success.
20 Easy Tips and Shortcuts For Using Microsoft Excel: Part II
Excel tricks to help you maximize your productivity and get the most out of your data.
20 Easy Tips and Shortcuts For Using Microsoft Excel: Part I
Excel is the quintessential tool for organizing, formatting, and calculating data. You don’t have to be “a math person” to navigate and use excel. We want to show you how user-friendly and handy Excel can be!
How to Identify and Avoid Phishing Scams
The best tips on how to prevent Phishing scams before they happen.
What Happens To Social Media Accounts When Someone Dies?
According to Digital Beyond approximately 972,000 U.S.-based Facebook users will die in 2016. After someone dies, does their social media go on to live forever? We sought to answer this question by tackling a few questions: Who can handle your accounts if you aren’t there to claim them? Who determines the fate of someone’s online…
Maintain HIPAA Compliance With A Managed Service Provider
Working in healthcare can be so stressful and intense as it is. Due diligence like tackling HIPAA compliance can feel burdensome and impossible, as it takes away from precious hours and resources. It appears this way because most practice managers and healthcare professionals view compliance as a burdensome hassle. They view it as a determent…
Three Ways To Better Manage Your IT Team
To manage your team better, especially in the realm of IT, it is important to consider who makes up that team. When we think of “IT guy” we think smart, determined, and analytical in nature. They are problem solvers, coders, and programmers. They fix broken things like email servers, databases and Microsoft software suites. They…
Cooperative Systems Earns CompTIA Security Trustmark+
Cooperative Systems has earned the Security+ Trustmark from CompTIA.
Backup & Disaster Recovery For Business: The Most Important Step When Disaster Strikes Your Technology
Imagine that by the end of this blog piece, you will be a more effective IT decision-maker…all because you learned about one very important aspect of your daily IT-grind and why this is so crucial. Not only can you learn the in’s and out’s of BDR here, but we also invite you to check out…
4 Must-Have’s Of Every Successful Disaster Recovery Plan
Previously, we explained why it’s prudent for your business to have a backup and disaster recovery (BDR) plan in place with the help of a managed service provider (MSP). Since there’s no perfect way to plan for the future, take what steps you can now to protect the business you run. To ensure that…
Preparing For A Storm: Why Your Business Needs A Disaster Recovery Plan
Without a backup and disaster recovery (BDR) plan your business may be left crippled in the face of a calamity. Your entire business organization can be completely shut down.
How quickly your organization can bounce back depends on your commitment to emergency planning TODAY.