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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...
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...
What You Need to Know About an ERP Implementation
As businesses grow and scale, the current systems and technology solutions often need to be upgraded or changed completely. This can be especially true for manufacturing, distribution, and other industries that rely on ERP solutions. Whether you are implementing an...
4 Bad Employee Security Habits
When most people think of security they think of locked doors and surveillance cameras to keep the bad guys out. However, the real danger doesn't come from the outside, it comes from within. 84% of successful cyberattacks are caused by employee negligence. That's why...
Protecting Against SIM Swapping
If you’ve logged into any cloud-based apps or software in recent memory, you’ve probably been prompted to set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) using your phone number as a way to verify your identity. While this adds another layer of security to your account, it...
What Are the Differences Between IT Outsourcing Providers?
To compare MSPs, you need to consider more than just cost. All outsourced IT providers, and their service offerings, are not created equal. The provider’s remote and on-site support capabilities, depth of technical expertise…
How to Prepare Your IT Budget for 2020
From sales and marketing to legal and accounting, technology touches every part of a business. But as technology evolves and business needs change, it becomes increasingly difficult to budget for IT expenses. IT expenses shouldn’t be a surprise—however, many small to...
Does an IT Managed Service Provider’s Size Matter?
An IT provider’s size is not based solely upon the number of employees they have on staff, or the amount of clients they accommodate. The MSP’s operational maturity level (OML) is key to determining the breadth of the IT service provider’s organization, as well as their ability to suit your business…
Never Pay a Cyber Ransom
60% of organizations have experienced a ransomware attack in the last 12 months. A ransomware attack is the use of malicious software to restrict access to a computer system or data. If anyone tries to access the restricted system or data, they'll find a ransom note...
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Don’t Take the Bait: Are You Smarter Than a Phisher?
Malicious actors are constantly devising new ways to exploit unsuspecting individuals and organizations. One of the oldest yet most prevalent forms of cybercrime is phishing. What is Phishing? Phishing attacks are cleverly designed to impersonate trusted entities or...
The True Cost of Downtime for a Business
Downtime is the dreaded enemy of productivity and profit. When systems fail, operations stop, and customers are left frustrated. However, the true cost of downtime goes far beyond financial losses. The True Cost of Downtime for a Business The Financial Toll Let's...
[Webinar] AI Made Simple | Start Transforming Your Business
There's no denying the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It's a force that has the capacity to propel your business to new heights, but like any powerful tool, it can also become a considerable distraction if not harnessed correctly. We aren't...
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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...
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Don’t Take the Bait: Are You Smarter Than a Phisher?
Malicious actors are constantly devising new ways to exploit unsuspecting individuals and organizations. One of the oldest yet most prevalent forms of cybercrime is phishing. What is Phishing? Phishing attacks are cleverly designed to impersonate trusted entities or...
The True Cost of Downtime for a Business
Downtime is the dreaded enemy of productivity and profit. When systems fail, operations stop, and customers are left frustrated. However, the true cost of downtime goes far beyond financial losses. The True Cost of Downtime for a Business The Financial Toll Let's...
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[Webinar] AI Made Simple | Start Transforming Your Business
There's no denying the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It's a force that has the capacity to propel your business to new heights, but like any powerful tool, it can also become a considerable distraction if not harnessed correctly. We aren't...