Cybercriminals are getting better at what they do. They’re constantly finding new ways to exploit security vulnerabilities and trick employees into giving them access to sensitive data. About 90% of data breaches are caused by human error. That’s why it’s crucial for companies to have a robust employee security awareness training program in place. This […]
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Oct
Oct
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is basing this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign on people. The campaign, called “See Yourself in Cyber” is focused on demonstrating that while cybersecurity can seem complex, at the end of the day it’s really just about people. The campaign encourages people to “see themselves taking action to […]
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Oct
Oct
The Department of Defense (DoD) is responsible for protecting the United States and its citizens both at home and abroad. As part of this mission, the DoD has instituted a series of regulations known as DFARS which are aimed at ensuring that defense contractors maintain a high level of cybersecurity. If your company does business […]
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Sep
Sep
There are few things more important to the success of a business than cybersecurity. Unfortunately, many businesses take it for granted and don’t stay up-to-date on all the threats facing them. These days, it’s not enough to have a firewall and antivirus software – you need to be proactive about your cybersecurity. One way to […]
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Sep
Sep
Companies in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) sector must comply with the requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in order to bid on and win contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD). CMMC has gone through several revisions and is currently on version 2.0. This article explains what the updates are, and what […]
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Aug
Aug
There aren’t many things that can make or break a business, but bad IT services are one of them. We don’t say that to scare you because thankfully, there are tons of great options out there! But over the years, we’ve narrowed down a few tips that we think can help you choose the best […]
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Aug
Aug
With the highly sensitive information that gets shared between patients and their healthcare providers, the healthcare industry is a goldmine for cybercriminals. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was designed to protect this data from being mishandled or stolen. If you are a Michigan-based business that deals with protected health information (PHI), then […]
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Aug
Aug
Every industry has codes they need to stick by—and the Department of Defense is no different. In order to ensure the safety and security of all information that could potentially fall into enemy hands, the DoD requires certain businesses to follow the guidelines in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC. What Is CMMC? The […]
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Jul
Jul
Clear communication can mean the difference between life and death during an emergency. Even if the situation isn’t that serious, it can save your business the time and productivity that’s lost during a crisis. That’s where Everbridge comes in. They are the global leader in critical event management, providing powerful software that helps organizations automate […]
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Jul
The true annual cost of one in-house IT employee is in the ballpark of $100,000—depending on benefits. That’s a whole lot of money! We’re not saying, of course, that an in-house IT team isn’t worth it; they make sure your systems are up and running, help keep your data secure, and can solve complex problems […]