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Top Attack of 2025: 3rd-Party Account Compromise
Organizations are investing heavily in technical safeguards, user training, and layered security strategies. That’s a good thing. But as your defenses improve, attackers are adapting. In 2025, the leading tactic we’re seeing isn’t about breaking into your systems...
MSP vs. MSSP: What’s the Difference?
In the world of IT services, organizations often encounter two critical types of service providers: Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Though the names sound similar, their functions and areas of focus differ...
A Guide to IT Outsourcing in Austin
In today's fast-paced business environment, maintaining a competitive edge often hinges on leveraging the latest technology. However, managing IT infrastructure in-house can be challenging and costly. This is where IT outsourcing comes into play. Let’s explore the...
Free Cybersecurity Resources You Aren’t Taking Advantage Of
In today's digital world, cybersecurity has become more critical than ever before. Fortunately, the security community understands the value of sharing their experience and lessons learned to help individuals and businesses protect themselves. Security Planning ...
Cybersecurity Update | You Will Be Breached
As technology continues to advance and cybercriminals become more sophisticated in their techniques, it's becoming increasingly clear that no organization is completely immune to cyber-attacks. Whether you're a large multinational corporation or a small business, the...
4 Steps to Protect Your Business
Cybersecurity is an issue that all businesses, regardless of size, must address. Cyber threats are evolving, and they can be devastating to a company's reputation, bottom line, and even existence. In this blog, we will discuss the four essential steps to protecting...
Security Best Practice: Confirm Banking Changes by Phone
As the world becomes more digitized, the need for secure banking practices has become more important than ever. While online and mobile banking have made managing finances easier, it has also opened new avenues for fraudsters to exploit. To protect your financial...
11 Security Elements That Are Non-Negotiable
Cybersecurity threats are a constant concern for companies of all sizes, and the risks of a data breach can be devastating. To protect against these threats, companies need to implement security measures. Here are 11 Security Tool Fundamentals every company, big or...
2023 Cyber Threat Landscape
As we step into 2023, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve and become more sophisticated. Cybersecurity has become an essential aspect of our daily lives, and the threats that we face are becoming more diverse and complex. Let’s discuss some of the major...
Ransomware in 2023: The Good & The Bad
Ransomware has been on everyone’s mind since a string of high-profile ransomware attacks in 2021. For the uninitiated, ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files or IT systems and demands payment, usually in the form of cryptocurrency, in exchange for the...
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How to Use vLookup and xLookup Functions in Excel
Lookup functions in Excel simplify data retrieval by allowing users to search for specific information within datasets efficiently. How to Use vLookup and xLookup Functions in Excel vLookup The V in VLOOKUP stands for "Vertical." In Excel, the VLookup function...
How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel
Named ranges in Microsoft Excel simplify data management by assigning meaningful names to specific cell ranges, making formulas easier to understand and maintain. How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel You can use the labels of columns and rows on a worksheet to...
Managed IT Services for Dallas Financial Service Firms
Although Aldridge caters to a diverse array of businesses, our team has specific expertise for collaborating with Dallas financial service firms. We comprehend the complex IT challenges distinctive to this industry and offer the following specialized managed IT...
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Why You Should Implement Managed Backup for Microsoft Office 365
What is Managed Backup, and Why is it Useful? Microsoft’s standard Office 365 services include short-term, self-service options to recover many types of deleted items. In your Outlook email mailbox, the Recycle Bin preserves things you delete until you empty it, or...
How SharePoint File Services Can Benefit Your Business
Getting Started: Resources to Understand the SharePoint Online Experience This material is a great starting point for getting familiar with SharePoint. Differences between SharePoint and a traditional file server Understanding Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft...
What Are Microsoft Office 365 Exchange Online E-Mail Services?
What are Microsoft Office 365 Exchange Online E-Mail Services, and Why Would I Want Them? Email, calendaring, and communications management are integral parts of today’s business. It makes sense to leverage enterprise-class scale, features, and reliability for your...
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Why You Need an Austin Cybersecurity Provider
At Aldridge, we understand the critical importance of safeguarding your business from cyber threats. We are uniquely positioned to meet the cybersecurity needs of Austin businesses. Here’s why having a local cybersecurity provider is essential, what sets us apart, and...
MSP vs. MSSP: What’s the Difference?
In the world of IT services, organizations often encounter two critical types of service providers: Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Though the names sound similar, their functions and areas of focus differ...
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How to Use vLookup and xLookup Functions in Excel
Lookup functions in Excel simplify data retrieval by allowing users to search for specific information within datasets efficiently. How to Use vLookup and xLookup Functions in Excel vLookup The V in VLOOKUP stands for "Vertical." In Excel, the VLookup function...
How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel
Named ranges in Microsoft Excel simplify data management by assigning meaningful names to specific cell ranges, making formulas easier to understand and maintain. How to Use Named Ranges in Microsoft Excel You can use the labels of columns and rows on a worksheet to...
Managed IT Services for Dallas Financial Service Firms
Although Aldridge caters to a diverse array of businesses, our team has specific expertise for collaborating with Dallas financial service firms. We comprehend the complex IT challenges distinctive to this industry and offer the following specialized managed IT...