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Insurance Brokerage Successfully Defends Against Malware Attack
Concerned about their MSP’s security gaps and the growing threat of cyberattacks, an insurance brokerage decided to take control of their IT security. They partnered with Aldridge for Secure IT Outsourcing, leveraging our advanced security technology stack and 24/7...
Benefiting from Managed IT Services in Seattle
Seattle has one of the most underrated tech scenes in the country. But for many companies, managing IT in-house can become a tangled mess of wires, hindering growth and diverting resources. While Seattle businesses often have talented, in-house IT teams, these teams...
The Benefits of Managed IT in San Antonio
San Antonio's business scene is growing every day. But for many companies, managing IT in-house can become a bottleneck, draining resources and hindering growth. While San Antonio businesses often have skilled, in-house IT teams, these teams may lack the bandwidth to...
How Microsoft Intune Protects Your Data & Devices
Microsoft Intune gives you the ability to control how devices work with your organization's data. Intune is a cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) tool that allows your IT team to remotely deploy applications, apply business-standard settings, enforce security...
[Webinar] Cyber Insurance: Getting The Right Coverage & Preparing for Change
The threat landscape is evolving and cyber insurance carriers are scrambling to catch up. In this webinar, IT Security and cyber insurance experts from Aldridge and FifthWall Solutions will talk you through a brief history of the cyber insurance industry so you can...
How To Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting
Teams is Microsoft's communication and collaboration platform. One of Teams' most valuable features is it's video conferencing capability. Whether you're trying to talk to people within your organization or external people, setting up meetings and calls using Teams is...
How to Build a Cybersecurity Strategy
Building an effective security strategy isn’t something that can happen overnight. It requires careful thought and an iterative process you are always refining. Below, we outline three steps you can work through to help identify your exposure and your current security...
Why Log4j is a Threat that Won’t Go Away
You may have heard about Log4j earlier this year. It was a big enough deal that it received coverage on mainstream news sites. Log4j refers to a common software utility that’s commonly found on many web services. Its intended use is for logging the health and activity...
7 Password Security Best Practices
Cybersecurity can be thought of like home security. You can implement the latest and greatest security technology, but none of that will stop an intruder if you leave your keys out in the open. Your corporate credentials can be thought of as keys to your business. An...
3 Major Benefits of Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is our recommended Microsoft 365 subscription plan for any professional organization. The value you receive for just $10 per user/per month over Business Standard is too good to pass up, especially for businesses that value security....
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Should an Accounting Firm Outsource their IT? Pros & Cons
As an accounting firm, your primary focus is providing financial services to your clients. However, in today's digital age, technology plays an increasingly important role in the operations of businesses of all types, including accounting firms. This raises the...
Cybersecurity Breach Catches Attention of The Department of Homeland Security
Today’s business must learn how to operate in an increasingly hostile digital landscape - it is not a matter of if, but when you will get breached. We recently investigated a cyberattack that illustrates the importance of network visibility and what happens when...
Events, Incidents, and Breaches: Understanding Cybersecurity Terminology
It's essential to grasp the nuances between security events, indicators, incidents, and breaches. Often, these terms are used interchangeably, but understanding the distinction is key. If your team throws out the word “security incident” or “breach” loosely then you...
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SharePoint in 30 Minutes: Overview
Video Transcription SharePoint is a part of the Office 365 suite from Microsoft that acts as a cloud-based hub for all of your company's content such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations, images and more. With SharePoint you can create, store and share...
SharePoint vs. OneDrive: What’s the Difference? [Video]
Productivity, communication, and collaboration focus on storage services offered by Microsoft's SharePoint, and OneDrive has some standard features that may make it difficult for businesses to determine which service is right for them. However, while the benefits are...
Business Continuity in Houston: 2 Ways Your Company Can Prepare During Hurricane Season
Your business may have weathered the latest storm but don’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet—hurricane season is in full swing and doesn’t end until November 30. Your organization should be prepared for disaster, but you don’t have to wait for your company’s next IT...
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A Roadmap for Effective Cybersecurity Planning
As organizations and individuals rely more on technology for everyday tasks, protecting sensitive information from cyber threats is imperative. A Roadmap for Effective Cybersecurity Planning Understanding the Landscape Cyber threats come in various forms—malware,...
Benefiting from Managed IT Services in Seattle
Seattle has one of the most underrated tech scenes in the country. But for many companies, managing IT in-house can become a tangled mess of wires, hindering growth and diverting resources. While Seattle businesses often have talented, in-house IT teams, these teams...
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Should an Accounting Firm Outsource their IT? Pros & Cons
As an accounting firm, your primary focus is providing financial services to your clients. However, in today's digital age, technology plays an increasingly important role in the operations of businesses of all types, including accounting firms. This raises the...
Cybersecurity Breach Catches Attention of The Department of Homeland Security
Today’s business must learn how to operate in an increasingly hostile digital landscape - it is not a matter of if, but when you will get breached. We recently investigated a cyberattack that illustrates the importance of network visibility and what happens when...
Events, Incidents, and Breaches: Understanding Cybersecurity Terminology
It's essential to grasp the nuances between security events, indicators, incidents, and breaches. Often, these terms are used interchangeably, but understanding the distinction is key. If your team throws out the word “security incident” or “breach” loosely then you...