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5 Important Reasons To Outsource Your IT Security

10/26/2018

Business Planning, IT department, Management, Regulation & Compliance, Security

Cybersecurity threats against businesses like yours have grown exponentially in size and sophistication in recent years. It’s clear that no business is completely safe. As a matter of fact, Inc.com states that even as of 2017 almost 50 percent…

Celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

10/02/2018

Business Continuity, Business Planning, Internet of Things, Management, Regulation & Compliance, Security

Do you know every web application your employees are using? There is a high probability that your workforce is utilizing many devices and applications without explicit approval. Collectively, these programs and devices are called Shadow IT. Shadow IT is…

Top 3 Reasons Why A Third-Party IT Assessment Is A Good Investment For Your Business

09/21/2018

Business Planning, Management, Regulation & Compliance, Security

How can you make smart decisions for your company without all the information to do so? A third-party IT assessment, or technology assessment, is an evaluation from a source outside of your company that gives you a full picture…

Is It Time For A Network Assessment?

09/04/2018

Business Planning, Management, Network assessment, Regulation & Compliance, Security, Tip of the Week

When was the last time your business underwent a network assessment? As a business decision-maker, there are many moving parts to keep track of, and IT monitoring can easily fall through the cracks until something breaks. This approach can…

Protect Your Business from Ransomware Attacks

07/10/2018

Business Continuity, Business Planning, Disaster Recovery, Management, Regulation & Compliance, Security

Ransomware attacks are a serious threat to any size business. For a small business, a ransomware attack can even result in the company going out of business. Last year, ransomware was found to be the most prevalent form of…

Small Business Cybersecurity Risks Are Real

07/06/2018

Business Planning, CoopSys News, Management, Security

Connecticut’s first state-wide cybersecurity survey was conducted in the fall by CBIA alongside select partners including us to assess small businesses’ awareness of cybersecurity risks and how they are preparing and protecting themselves. We felt it important to share…

Disaster Recovery Planning: What Happens If You Lose Customer Data?

06/22/2018

Backup, Business Planning, Disaster Recovery, IT department, Management, Regulation & Compliance, Security, Top Lists

We have all heard the horror stories of simple mistakes that lead to costly business disasters. A link that was clicked on that shouldn’t have been. An attachment that was opened when it shouldn’t have been. A contractor who…

IT Monitoring & Management For Business: How To Be Proactive With Your Office Technology

06/14/2018

Business Planning, IT department, Management, New Technology, Productivity, Security, Tip of the Week

Technology is getting smarter and, thanks to recent big advances in machine learning, it can now automate many of the functions that used to be performed by humans. Self-healing automation is the next step in this revolution. This term…

IT Security & Compliance For Business: Technology Is Everyones Responsibility

05/31/2018

Business Continuity, Business Planning, Security

The role of business IT and technology has grown exponentially. As more business functions are created, business processes are developed and business data is gathered, business security threats have become more prevalent, more complex, and tougher to fight against….

IT Monitoring & Management For Business: Are You Prepared for IoT (Internet of Things)

05/24/2018

BYOD, Consumer, Internet of Things, Mobile Devices, New Technology, Regulation & Compliance, Security, Tip of the Week, Wearable Devices

Summer 2018 has arrived! Warmer weather means families are spending time enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, bike rides, and beach days. With less time in the office comes more time on other devices, especially wearable technology like Apple Watches…