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How to Prepare for IT Growth as Your Company Expands

How to Prepare for IT Growth as Your Company Expands

During a company expansion, some systems will scale, and others will not. The growing period is an exciting time for many businesses. It’s a sign of strong business, and the addition of new clients, co-workers, facilities, and technology opens the way for a company to better position themselves to take advantage future opportunities. However, growth […]
How to Tell if Your Computer Has a Malware Infection

How to Tell if Your Computer Has a Malware Infection

Do you suspect something’s wrong with your computer? Here are the top warning signs of a malware infection. Malware viruses are such a frequent news headline that most of us are aware of the damage they can do to businesses if their security is compromised. And yet most of us have suffered some kind of […]
12 IT Jargon Terms to Help You Understand Your Tech Needs

12 IT Jargon Terms to Help You Understand Your Tech Needs

Wondering what that technical term means? Maybe this will help. IT is full of technical language many business owners find hard to understand. This makes it harder for them to make business decisions about their IT needs. If you’re confused about the terminology on some of your supplier contracts, or simply don’t know what your […]
Why Segregation of Duties is Crucial for IT Security

Why Segregation of Duties is Crucial for IT Security

How to create checks and balances when organizing your IT network. When many people think about IT security, the first things that come to mind are programs such as firewalls or malware detection software. However, security is as much about the organization systems and process your company has in place as anything else. Of those […]
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Why Your Small Business Needs Managed Firewall Support

Firewalls are a crucial line of defense protecting your business from cyberattack. If you own a computer, you probably have some familiarity with using a firewall. At the very least, you’ve probably heard about them and understand that they are important for your computer’s safety. Firewalls block unauthorized access to your computer network by viruses, […]
New Tools Available to Prime Contractors for Managing NIST 800-171

New Tools Available to Prime Contractors for Managing NIST 800-171 Compliance

In a previous memorandum published by the Under Secretary of Defense, government agencies and acquisition officers have been provided guidance on how to incorporate DFARS and NIST compliance into their solicitations. These include writing NIST 800-171 implementation into statements of work, the source selection process, and bidder instructions. In a new memorandum published on December […]
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6 Ways Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Helps Your Business

How to keep your systems up to date and resolve tech problems without a large IT staff. Many small to mid-sized businesses can’t afford a large IT staff. Because of this, many minor problems go unresolved for longer than necessary, often leading to larger problems down the road. And when a big problem hits, these […]
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Understanding Encryption Key Management for Businesses

How to protect and control encryption key access across its lifecycle. Encryption technology is one of the most important security features protecting your data. The use of encryption-in-transit secures email, text, and web data so that users can send and receive information without fear of interception or tampering. Meanwhile, encryption at rest protects data where […]