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Microsoft Price Increase in April 2025
On April 1, 2025, Microsoft increased prices by 5% for customers who pay for Microsoft 365 and other license-based subscriptions on a monthly billing plan. However, if you pay your annual or triennial Microsoft subscription upfront, your price will stay the same. ...
What is a Security Incident?
The distinction between a routine security event and a serious security incident is crucial for organizations to manage their cybersecurity effectively. The terms “security incident” and “breach” come with legal obligations such as notifying parties affected by the...
Preparing for a Cyberattack: IT, Legal, & Insurance Perspective
Being prepared with legal, insurance, and IT considerations are critical for organizations navigating the complexities of incident response. Legal preparation is a crucial component of an incident response plan, as it involves navigating numerous complexities that...
Starting Your Business’s AI Journey
AI has emerged as a game-changer for businesses. Leveraging AI can enhance productivity, streamline operations, and boost profitability. However, embarking on an AI journey requires a thoughtful approach. Starting Your Business's AI Journey Source of Truth: The...
2024 Cyber Threat Update | Your Business Will Be Breached
The short story on cybercrime is that it is getting worse – it is not a matter of if, but when your business will get breached. The good news is that you have control over what happens to your business when you get attacked. If you take security seriously and plan for...
10 Steps to Start Your SOC 2 Compliance Journey
Data security and privacy have become vital concerns for businesses and their customers. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based services and third-party vendors to handle sensitive data, ensuring the protection of this information has become a top...
Safeguarding Your Business: The Power of Third-Party Security Audits
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and data breaches can have severe financial and reputational consequences. To mitigate these risks and ensure the security of your operations, third-party security audits have emerged as a powerful tool. Safeguarding Your...
Understanding Office 365 Security Audit
The importance of securing sensitive data cannot be overstated. With organizations relying heavily on cloud-based solutions like Microsoft Office 365 for their daily operations, it's crucial to maintain a strong security position. One indispensable tool in achieving...
The Difference Between Managed Services & Outsourcing
Companies are always seeking ways to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. Two popular strategies that organizations often employ to achieve these goals are managed services and outsourcing. While both approaches involve the delegation of...
IT Services That Can Be Outsourced
Outsourcing IT services has become a strategic move for organizations seeking to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and gain access to specialized expertise. Outsourcing IT services can help you focus on core business activities while leaving complex technology tasks...
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AI’s Impact on Cybercrime: Attackers & Defenders
AI is fundamentally a tool for enhancing productivity, not a replacement for humans. Just as Microsoft Excel revolutionized accounting and reshaped the skills necessary to be a successful accountant, AI is poised to have a similar impact across various fields. This is...
Behind The Scenes: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks
Understanding how threat actors plan and execute their attacks is crucial in strengthening our defenses and protecting against potential breaches. Unmasking the Dark Art: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks How Cyber Attacks Work Step 1 Identify Target There...
Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides
With Copilot's smart features, you can streamline your workflow and elevate your presentations with ease. Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides 1. Create and Customize Slides: Need a new slide on a specific topic? Just ask Copilot to...
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What Are The Benefits Of Microsoft Intune?
In today's fast-paced and highly connected world, the ability to manage and secure mobile devices is crucial for your information security. Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based solution designed to help organizations achieve this goal by providing comprehensive mobile...
Protecting Your Microsoft Outlook from CVE-2023-23397 Vulnerability
CVE-2023-23397 is a security vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook, which could expose sensitive user information and allow threat actors to exploit network resources. In this blog post, we'll discuss the vulnerability, its potential impact, and the steps you can take to...
Pros and Cons of Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is a subscription-based service that offers a wide range of tools and features to help businesses stay productive and organized. Take a look at some of the benefits and drawbacks of Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Pros and Cons of...
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The Cost of IT Outsourcing in 2025: 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…
What is a Security Incident?
The distinction between a routine security event and a serious security incident is crucial for organizations to manage their cybersecurity effectively. The terms “security incident” and “breach” come with legal obligations such as notifying parties affected by the...
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AI’s Impact on Cybercrime: Attackers & Defenders
AI is fundamentally a tool for enhancing productivity, not a replacement for humans. Just as Microsoft Excel revolutionized accounting and reshaped the skills necessary to be a successful accountant, AI is poised to have a similar impact across various fields. This is...
Behind The Scenes: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks
Understanding how threat actors plan and execute their attacks is crucial in strengthening our defenses and protecting against potential breaches. Unmasking the Dark Art: How Cybercriminals Plan Their Attacks How Cyber Attacks Work Step 1 Identify Target There...
Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides
With Copilot's smart features, you can streamline your workflow and elevate your presentations with ease. Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides 1. Create and Customize Slides: Need a new slide on a specific topic? Just ask Copilot to...