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Top 4 Cyberthreats Facing Businesses
With more people working from home or in hybrid situations, employees are more vulnerable than ever to cyberattacks. From using personal devices and public wifi to lack of security awareness, it’s more important than ever for you and your team to understand the...
Understanding External Vulnerability Scans
Hackers continue to evolve their attack methods to take advantage of weaknesses in the external network of governments and organizations around the globe. External vulnerability scans check the surface area your network presents to the world and the larger internet....
Understanding Internal Vulnerability Scans
Cyberthreats evolve as hackers hunt for potential vulnerabilities they can exploit, such as unpatched software running on a user's laptop or poorly implemented security controls. As new vulnerabilities are discovered, cybercriminals evolve their attacks to target...
[Event Recording] Cybersecurity Essentials: Stay Ahead of Today’s Threats
Aldridge's CIO, Chad Hiatt, and Mitchell Sowards talk through the cyberthreats facing today's businesses, how they work, what tools you can use to defend yourself, and building an overall security strategy. Get the slide deck
SOC and SIEM: What They Are & Why You Need Both for a Strong Defense
Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) have become trending topics among business leaders looking to keep up with evolving cyberthreats. You may have heard of these solutions, and you may even be ready to try them within...
Your Data is on the Dark Web: Now What?
The anonymity of the dark web is what makes it dangerous. It allows hackers to roam without surveillance, making it the center for illicit activities. Understanding the dark web, data breaches, how to react if your sensitive data is exposed, and how to protect your...
What Is Managed Detection & Response (MDR) and How It Has Protected Our Business
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a cybersecurity professional service that dedicates a 24/7 team of security specialists, utilizing innovative threat detection and analytics tools to monitor and evaluate the integrity of your endpoints...
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): Which One Do I Need?
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) are commonly thrown-around terms in the cybersecurity space. Although they sound similar, they are pretty different. The simplest way to think about it is that MDR refers to a professional...
IT Talent Costs Rise as Global Demand Spikes
Today’s global labor shortage, accompanied by rising inflation rates, has exponentially increased the cost of hiring and retaining skilled workers across all industries. As we move into 2022, 46% of employers cite the need to offer higher wages to attract talent,...
3 Things You Need To Do After Fixing Your Log4j Vulnerabilities
Log4j is a common software utility that’s commonly found on many web services. Its intended use is for logging the health and activity of those web services for administrators, providing insights into the services’ health, performance, and utilization. A vulnerability...
It Security
Top 4 Cyberthreats Facing Businesses
With more people working from home or in hybrid situations, employees are more vulnerable than ever to cyberattacks. From using personal devices and public wifi to lack of security awareness, it’s more important than ever for you and your team to understand the...
Understanding External Vulnerability Scans
Hackers continue to evolve their attack methods to take advantage of weaknesses in the external network of governments and organizations around the globe. External vulnerability scans check the surface area your network presents to the world and the larger internet....
Understanding Internal Vulnerability Scans
Cyberthreats evolve as hackers hunt for potential vulnerabilities they can exploit, such as unpatched software running on a user's laptop or poorly implemented security controls. As new vulnerabilities are discovered, cybercriminals evolve their attacks to target...
Microsoft 365
Managing Junk Email in Microsoft Outlook
As a Microsoft Outlook user, you have tools that allow you to manage the flow of email through your inbox. It’s strongly recommended that you invest the time to configure your personal inbox to suit your work style and the type of mail you receive. This article will...
Accessing Quarantined Emails (Microsoft Exchange)
The Exchange Quarantine is where you can find messages that are so likely to be spam or phishing that Microsoft didn’t bother delivering them to you. From the user perspective, there is no sign that a message was sent; it won’t even appear in their junk folder. Most...
Reporting Phishing Emails in Microsoft Outlook
Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly commonplace; it's no longer a question of 'if', but 'when'. When you receive a phishing email, it's important that you understand how to recognize the attack and take the appropriate action. If you're a Microsoft Outlook...
It Consulting
The CIO Role: 5 Reasons Having Someone is Necessary for a Successful IT Solution
Having a CIO role at the leadership table is key to building a successful IT solution, if the Chief Information Officer exhibits these specific qualities…
The Benefits of IT Consulting Services for Accounting Firms
Today’s technology offers many opportunities for accounting and CPA firms to improve operations and gain an edge over their competitors. However, how, and when companies leverage technology is key to driving the ROI of their IT investments. As a business leader,...
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The CIO Role: 5 Reasons Having Someone is Necessary for a Successful IT Solution
Having a CIO role at the leadership table is key to building a successful IT solution, if the Chief Information Officer exhibits these specific qualities…
Pros and Cons of IT Outsourcing: Is it Right for Your Business?
Growing businesses are often challenged with questions such as, "Should I switch from in-house to an outsourced IT provider? What are the pros and cons of IT outsourcing?" Suppose your business is looking to invest in a managed service provider (MSP). In that case,...
The Cost of IT Outsourcing: How to Budget and Tell if You’re Paying Too Much
Comparing prices is the first thing on a business’s agenda when selecting an outsourced service. However, when it comes to the cost of IT outsourcing, there are a number of factors that can alter the terms and quality of a provider’s offering…