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What is Cybersecurity Awareness Training, and Why Does Your Insurance Firm Need It?
Cybersecurity awareness begins with your employees’ mindset and approach to information security. While having the right IT tools and security software in place is essential, technology alone won’t protect your firm from hackers looking for a way in. The Human...
How to Use Charts and Maps in Excel
Utilizing charts and maps in Microsoft Excel can enhance data visualization and analysis, making complex information more accessible and actionable for users. How to Use Charts and Maps in Excel Create Charts To create a professional-looking chart that displays the...
How to Use Tables in Excel
To make managing and analyzing a group of related data easier, you can turn a range of cells into tables in Excel (previously known as an Excel list). How to Use Tables in Excel Using Excel Tables A table typically contains related data in a series of worksheet...
Microsoft 365 Business Standard vs Premium
Microsoft 365 has established itself as the best-in-class productivity and collaboration platform for businesses. Microsoft 365 offers 4 different subscription tiers, however there are really only 2 tiers that are suitable for professional organizations of up to 300...
Why is Cyber Insurance Getting More Expensive?
The most advanced security strategy and tools can't prevent 100% of cyber attacks. There will always be some new technical exploit or fraud angle that will slip through the defenses of even the most well-prepared business. Cyber insurance exists for times when an...
Microsoft 365 For Business: Picking The Right Plan
Microsoft 365 is Microsoft’s modern solution for business productivity, communication, collaboration, and security. There are multiple tiers of Microsoft 365 For Business, intended to suit the diverse needs of different businesses. This article will give you an...
How Do Criminals Plan and Execute Cyber Attacks?
By now, you most likely know there has been an increase in the number of cyberattacks on small and midsized businesses, but you may not know the level of sophistication many cybercriminals have when it comes to planning and executing attacks. We break down the...
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...
How A Business Email Compromise Happens
If you get caught in a business email compromise, the process can start a new string of related attacks on your associates, partners, customers, and vendors. Financial fraud, relationship exploits, ransomware, and business disruption are all likely outcomes of an...
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....
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The New 2024 Microsoft Outlook: A Fresh Start
Let’s delve into the new 2024 Microsoft Outlook. Microsoft has revamped this essential productivity tool, bringing forth a host of improvements and features. Here’s what you need to know: The New 2024 Microsoft Outlook: A Fresh Start Modern Design and Tailoring...
DIY vs. Managed Security: Choosing the Right Option for Your SMB
In today's digital landscape, safeguarding your business from cyber threats is paramount, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). With the rise in cyber attacks targeting organizations of all sizes, finding the right security solution is critical for...
Defending Against Volt Typhoon: China’s State-Sponsored Cyberattack Group
Threat actors are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics to damage and disrupt US businesses and critical infrastructure. One of these major threat groups is the Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack team "Volt Typhoon" (source). First identified in 2023, Volt...
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Remote Access Security Risks
If your business uses Office 365, who controls your file permissions? If your business uses a remote desktop solution, how often are users required to change their passwords? How will you know if a network compromise occurs? Every organization is different, and so is...
IT Virtualization In Layman’s Terms: How It Saves Businesses Money
Virtualization is a buzzword in IT communities these days, but the reality is that while our IT nerds may understand the concept, most businesses fail to see or hear about what exactly IT virtualization is, and how it can benefit their businesses…
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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 to Use Charts and Maps in Excel
Utilizing charts and maps in Microsoft Excel can enhance data visualization and analysis, making complex information more accessible and actionable for users. How to Use Charts and Maps in Excel Create Charts To create a professional-looking chart that displays the...
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The New 2024 Microsoft Outlook: A Fresh Start
Let’s delve into the new 2024 Microsoft Outlook. Microsoft has revamped this essential productivity tool, bringing forth a host of improvements and features. Here’s what you need to know: The New 2024 Microsoft Outlook: A Fresh Start Modern Design and Tailoring...
DIY vs. Managed Security: Choosing the Right Option for Your SMB
In today's digital landscape, safeguarding your business from cyber threats is paramount, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). With the rise in cyber attacks targeting organizations of all sizes, finding the right security solution is critical for...
Defending Against Volt Typhoon: China’s State-Sponsored Cyberattack Group
Threat actors are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics to damage and disrupt US businesses and critical infrastructure. One of these major threat groups is the Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack team "Volt Typhoon" (source). First identified in 2023, Volt...