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The Neighborhood Watch: See It? Report It. Cybercriminals.

The Neighborhood Watch: See It? Report It. Cybercriminals.

A neighborhood is safer when people look out for one another. If someone notices suspicious activity, they pay attention. They tell their neighbors. They report what they see. One person…
The Deadbolt: Give Your Passwords Another Layer of Protection

The Deadbolt: Give Your Passwords Another Layer of Protection

You locked the front door. Now add the deadbolt. In last week’s blog, we focused on strong, unique passwords as a fundamental layer of account security. But protecting an account…

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The Doorknob Lock: Strong Passwords Start with the Front Door

The Doorknob Lock: Strong Passwords Start with the Front Door

Every home has a front door, and nearly every front door has a lock. It is the most basic layer of home security. You probably…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: Simple Steps to Strengthen Your Business Security

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: Simple Steps to Strengthen Your Business Security

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—and there’s no better time to take a closer look at your business’s cybersecurity. Cyber threats continue to evolve, and businesses…
OneDrive or SharePoint? Where Your Business Files Should Live

OneDrive or SharePoint? Where Your Business Files Should Live

Article Summary: If your business uses Microsoft 365, you have both OneDrive and SharePoint, and files usually end up scattered across them with no clear…
How Managed IT Services Support IT Governance

How Managed IT Services Support IT Governance

IT governance can sound like something reserved for large enterprises with dedicated IT governance teams. In reality, every organization needs a structured way to manage…
Are Your Employees Sharing Passwords? Here’s Why It’s a Security Risk

Are Your Employees Sharing Passwords? Here’s Why It’s a Security Risk

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Set Up Your Domain to Prevent Email Spoofing

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7 IT Problems in Business and How to Solve Them

IT is a vital part of any business, ensuring security, business continuity, employee productivity , and more. According to research by Computer Economics , businesses throughout various industries have IT spends ranging from 3 to 11% of their revenue. With such a significant investment

Ring Doorbell Camera Setup [Security Tips]

For Small and Medium-sized businesses (SMB) Managed IT Services used to be deployed on location, for in-office environments. Recent world events, such as the pandemic, propelled the demand for a remote workforce and hybrid environments, and we support our clients with employees who use

What is Cloud Computing Security and Why Do You Need It?

Cloud services are an integral part of how many organizations do business today. However, the benefits that those services bring come with risks as well. And this is where the role of “what is cloud security?” comes into play. Research from IBM shows that

Beyond Traditional Computing: Neuromorphic Innovations Unveiled

In the ever-evolving landscape of computing, a groundbreaking paradigm is gaining momentum — Neuromorphic Computing. Inspired by the intricate workings of the human brain, this technology is set to revolutionize traditional computing as we know it. Join us on a journey into the latest

Is it phishing? How to check a suspicious email

By now everyone is aware of scam emails, and what phishing is. It is very prevalent. It takes over our inboxes on an everyday basis, posing security threats to our sensitive data. It can lead to identity and money theft, systems, and network vulnerability,

4 BYOD Security Risks and How to Avoid Them

Mobile devices are an integral part of workflows across nearly every industry, whether at the office, on the worksite, or for remote work. And for employee-owned devices, bring your own devices (BYOD) risks run rampant. To facilitate mobile and remote working, many businesses choose

The Benefits of IT Infrastructure Outsourcing for Your Business

IT Infrastructure outsourcing is a subcontracting service in which the management of an organization’s Information Technology (IT) systems and applications is handled by a third party. To remain competitive in today’s market, knowing how to use technology to your advantage is vital. But it

Understanding Break-Fix vs. Managed Services

Support services in the IT industry are of two types—break-fix or managed services. With break-fix services, the provider only extends help when something is “broken.” Meanwhile, managed IT services is entrusting an entire business process to a third-party service provider. Most companies will enlist

How to fix 5 biggest and costly remote workforce mistakes

The new reality of COVID pandemic-enforced changes is now a major contributor to an increase in the remote workforce. The major changes in business operations are something that companies large and small have in common around the globe. At the height of the pandemic,

The Cost of IT Support for Small Businesses

Estimating the average cost of IT support services depends on a number of factors. There is no universal IT services price list that SMBs can refer to because the needs of every business are unique to their process. At the core of these factors

Stop biting when Reply-Chain is phishing emails

Oh, the infamous phishing! It seems everywhere you look there is a cybersecurity article about it. That’s because is still the most efficient way for cybercriminals to deploy cyberattacks. We are not an exception, here are a few more articles we have on Phishing:

IT Outsourcing Advantages and Disadvantages

Outsourcing your company’s information technology services to a managed services provider (MSP) may seem like a daunting undertaking. However, it can save you time and money in the short and long-term while allowing you to focus more on your core business tasks. Large and

The 10 Benefits of Remote IT Support

The benefits of remote IT support truly shine for companies in remote work or hybrid setups. Employees expect access to their needed tools wherever and whenever they need them, not to mention assistance for technical issues. Businesses increasingly turn to remote IT support to

How to spot a phishing email [5 easy tips]

In short, a phishing e-mail is a fraudulent attempt to trick you into providing personal information. It is often designed to look like a legitimate email from a sender you trust urging you to take action, in an effort to get you to provide

Microsoft Exchange Server CVE Vulnerabilities Announcement

On September 30, 2022, Microsoft released guidance regarding Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE exploits discovered in Microsoft Exchange Server in August of 2022.  This guidance appeared in various industry alerts – including the  New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC), where the alert has been

The Importance of Cyber Security for Businesses in 2022

Though the pandemic put a lot of physical distance between us, we’ve never been more digitally interconnected.  This is especially true of businesses. They were forced to choose between rapidly adopting new technologies or shutting their doors for good. Those that succeeded implemented ways

Phishing Scam: Student Loan Forgiveness

I received a call the other day from an unknown number on my cell phone. I did not pick it up, as I tend to do with unknown callers, and let it go to voicemail. After hearing the voicemail left, I was slightly amused.

A Closer Look at Managed IT Services Pricing

Businesses often research managed IT services pricing when ready to make the leap to an MSP. Unfortunately, what many don’t realize is that there are a number of factors that influence overall service pricing. And without a managed IT services calculator, it can be

HIPAA-required risk analysis demands repetition

Various healthcare industry studies have shown that an alarming number of medical practices are not prepared to be HIPAA compliant.   For example, certain surveys indicated roughly 1/3 of respondents had not conducted a HIPAA-required risk analysis. HIPAA ruling 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A) requires a medical practice (covered

How to Choose a Managed Services Provider

As technology becomes increasingly ubiquitous, organizations have found themselves investing more into its implementation and maintenance.  The result is climbing productivity and improved operational efficiency. And yet, as every business owner knows, it’s a process that quickly becomes as time-consuming as it is expensive.

What is MFA? Best Methods for Multi-Factor Authentication

With cybersecurity on the rise, Multi-factor Authentication is a go-to for an additional security measure for your devices and data points. Question: What is Multi-factor Authentication … and Which Method is Best? Answer: Multi-factor authentication is a method of securing data and applications after

The 5 Benefits of Cyber Awareness Training for Your Business

Maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture is more important than ever. With so many businesses investing in digital transformation technologies, the ramifications of a cyber attack would be devastating.  Combine this with the fact that many organizations have standardized the work-from-home model and you’ve got

The Complete Guide to Managed IT Services Benefits

Gone are the simple days of break-fix IT support. As companies increase their dependence on information technology, they must also increase their spending on the scope and scale of IT support.  However, as many companies know firsthand, maintaining an in-house IT team large enough

Common Goals and Objectives of an Information Security Risk Assessment

The Internet of Things (IoT) devices are outnumbering the population of our planet. It is estimated that the planet has over 20 billion devices. The cybercrime results in business-related economic losses in the astounding amount of approximately $8 trillion – EIGHT TRILLION! Beyond its

NJIT Master of Science in Computer Science Online

A research university New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, offers the Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) – Online. The program was first announced and launched in 2013 and is going strong today.

Beware of Spoofing during Memorial Day Weekend

As we go into the long Memorial Day weekend, many users will be checking their phones for new emails, or taking advantage of holiday shopping deals and making online purchases. Cybercriminals are aware of this and will use tactics to try and get you

Does My Small Business Need to Use Encryption?

Have you been bewildered by cybersecurity standards that tell you to encrypt this and encrypt that?  Encryption can sound like it’s just for some government agency or a larger company that works with highly sensitive information. Wikipedia defines IT relation encryption as a scheme that