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SOC & SIEM Explained

Businesses of all sizes are vulnerable to cyber threats. To mitigate these risks, organizations rely on a Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.   What is SOC?  A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a centralized...

How to Build a Security Incident Response Team

Having a well-structured incident response plan (IRP) is essential for effectively managing security incidents. One crucial aspect of this plan is the integration of an incident response team to supplement and enhance your internal capabilities.  External Incident...

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Accounting Firm Scales with Cloud Migration & Secure Remote Work

A Houston-based accounting firm struggled with outdated on-premise infrastructure, poor remote access through Citrix, and a lack of strategic IT guidance. Facing a choice between another costly infrastructure upgrade or a modern cloud solution, they partnered with...

Wealth Management Firm Strengthens IT to Safeguard Client Data

A wealth management firm serving high-net-worth clients struggled to securely protect their client’s sensitive data while ensuring efficiency for both in-office and remote work. Their reliance on scattered technology platforms led to inefficiencies, making it...

Construction Firm Moves to Cloud to Boost Site Efficiency

A construction firm struggled with connectivity and productivity across multiple job sites due to outdated systems and the need to deploy physical IT infrastructure at each location. To modernize their operations, they partnered with Aldridge to transition to the...

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Analyzing Data with Pivot Tables in Excel

Pivot Tables allow you to summarize, analyze, and present large datasets in a meaningful way, making it easier to spot trends, compare values, and create customized reports.  What is a Pivot Table?  A Pivot Table is a tool in Excel that enables you to quickly...

Why You Should be Using ‘Named Ranges’ in Excel

One of the most powerful yet often underutilized features in Excel is Named Ranges. Named Ranges offer significant benefits, especially when dealing with complex datasets and formulas.   What Are Named Ranges?  Named Ranges in Excel allow you to assign a name to a...

Microsoft 365 App Exploit: Aldridge Cybersecurity Advisory

Recently, we've helped several organizations respond to a string of fast-paced phishing attacks. While phishing isn't new, the speed and tactics of these attacks were noteworthy. Instead of simply exploiting compromised accounts, the attacker installed malicious...

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How Cybersecurity Helps Accounting Firms Win Clients

​Accounting and CPA firms are bound by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, which mandates principles such as integrity, objectivity, and due care. These principles require firms to handle sensitive financial data with the utmost responsibility, ensuring its...

5 IT Issues That Cost Accounting Firms Time, Money, and Clients

Accounting and CPA firms operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where technology plays a crucial role in serving clients.  But if not properly addressed, IT challenges can be costly—disrupting your operations during peak season or, even worse, exposing your...

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Accounting Firm Scales with Cloud Migration & Secure Remote Work

Accounting Firm Scales with Cloud Migration & Secure Remote Work

A Houston-based accounting firm struggled with outdated on-premise infrastructure, poor remote access through Citrix, and a lack of strategic IT guidance. Facing a choice between another costly infrastructure upgrade or a modern cloud solution, they partnered with...

Wealth Management Firm Strengthens IT to Safeguard Client Data

Wealth Management Firm Strengthens IT to Safeguard Client Data

A wealth management firm serving high-net-worth clients struggled to securely protect their client’s sensitive data while ensuring efficiency for both in-office and remote work. Their reliance on scattered technology platforms led to inefficiencies, making it...

Construction Firm Moves to Cloud to Boost Site Efficiency

Construction Firm Moves to Cloud to Boost Site Efficiency

A construction firm struggled with connectivity and productivity across multiple job sites due to outdated systems and the need to deploy physical IT infrastructure at each location. To modernize their operations, they partnered with Aldridge to transition to the...