Do you know every web application your employees are using? There is a high probability that your workforce is utilizing many devices and applications without explicit approval. Collectively, these programs and devices are called Shadow IT. Shadow IT is essentially any application employees download or IT service they sign up for without vetting by your IT team.

Phishing is an attack designed to trick Internet users into giving away confidential information, typically by sending an e-mail posing as a legitimate organization (like a financial institution) and linking to a website disguised as one associated with that institution.

Ransomware attacks continue to make headlines therefore, being proactive is critical. Hospitals, universities, SMBs and even government offices have found themselves a victim of these attacks. It is essential to take every precaution against Ransomware attacks, especially as they have become more and more frequent.

Keeping your organization running smoothly and moving forward can sometimes feel like a juggling act. Personnel issues, supply chain snags, and long term planning; your days can just fly by. It is tempting to just put your IT network in the back of your mind and only deal with it when problems arise.

Cryptolocker, Wannacry, CryptoWall, Locky, Winlocker, and KeRanger, the news has been full of these scary sounding programs. Ransomware can strike fear into the heart of any office manager and business owner. Once your organization becomes the victim of a Ransomware attack you will be facing sleepless nights, technology headaches, and days or weeks of trying to untangle the damage the hack has caused.

As a business owner, you have enough on your plate keeping your organization moving forward and getting ready to face new challenges. You need to be prepared to take advantage of new opportunities when they come your way. Are you losing sleep over IT worries?

IT disasters are devastating to the infrastructure of any organization. In a modern office environment IT is the hub of any type of business. Disasters can disrupt IT processes to the point that businesses are significantly impacted. When it comes to disaster recovery many firms believe they will never need a back-up plan; convincing themselves that the likelihood of their organization being affected is minimal.

The media in 2016 has been filled with news of cyber attacks and hacking.

In February the Central Bank of Bangladesh was the victim of a cyber heist that resulted in $81 million in losses and another $850 million in halted transactions.
In July, the Democratic National Committee’s email servers were breached.

As we move proceed further into the technological age, it is becoming more apparent that it is neither desirable nor practical for businesses to remain firmly planted to the ground. We would suggest and actual recommend for you to consider a move of your business technology into the cloud.