Cyberattacks are all over the place, and they complicate running a business to no end. If your business is jonesing for a solution, consider upgrading your cybersecurity structure with zero-trust policies and procedures. Here’s how zero trust can make your business more formidable against the constant onslaught of cyberthreats.
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Ransomware is still a problem for businesses of all industries and sizes, from small mom-and-pop shops to the large enterprise. If you’re unprepared for a ransomware attack, you’re looking at significant consequences, many of which affect your business beyond the budget.
Today, we’re taking a look at ransomware in the context of what it is: an existential threat to your business.
There’s no secret that things are getting contentious all over. Costs are up, morale is down, and throughout the entire workforce there is a level of uncertainty that they will be able to prosper the same way their parents and grandparents were able to. This fear is exponential for business owners. Even the most optimistic people are finding cracks in well-laid plans. In today’s blog, we will discuss how to arrange your IT to get the most out of your business.
When your business is operating the way it should, it can feel like a well-oiled machine. Unfortunately though, the second something goes wrong, it starts spitting and sputtering, and before you know it, operations are impacted to the point where you’re left wondering what to do next. If you’re constantly reacting to server crashes, downtime, and data loss, you’re not running a business—you’re prolonging the inevitable, and that’s not serving you or your customers the way they deserve.
Cyberthreats are not just a far-off, big-corporation problem. Hackers’ goal is to steal your most valuable information—from customer lists and financial records to employee details; or money. The fallout from such an attack can be devastating, impacting not just your finances but the hard-earned trust you've built with your customers.
Do you find yourself visiting the same websites day after day for your work? This is essentially what it looks like for everyone, whether we’re working with calendars, applications, portals, or other systems. Bookmarks make this repeated navigation significantly easier, so today, we want to go over some best practices to help you get the most out of your bookmarks.
A data breach can cause countless problems for just about any business, including exposed customer details, company secrets, or financial information. Most businesses will signal a red alert the moment a breach is brought to light, but a prepared business will fare much better than an unprepared one. Today, we want to explore data breaches and how your organization can overcome them (or minimize the threat of them).
One of the handiest keyboard shortcuts of all time is probably Ctrl + F, or Find, which helps you locate specific text on a page. That said, you can also do some neat things besides finding specific text. You can also replace text, even to the case and special characters. Let’s get into how you can do so in Google Docs and Word.
It’s easy to forget about the mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets, that power your organization, but the fact remains that they are an extension of your office’s infrastructure. Just like how you would secure an in-house desktop or laptop, you must also secure your mobile devices, as they present a considerable security risk otherwise. The key to doing so is with a comprehensive Mobile Device Management (MDM) strategy.
With how ingrained technology is in your business’ operations, it’s no wonder it causes so many problems. At the heart of it all, however, issues with technology and the fear of these assets breaking down usually leads to change for the better. Let’s look at how you can transform your tech failures into wins for both your business and its customers.
Data backup can be a bit nerve-wracking to implement, especially as a small business owner with limited knowledge of business IT solutions. One best practice we like to plug for SMBs is the 3-2-1 backup rule, which sounds more complicated than it really is. Today, we’re exploring the details of this approach and how it can change the way you think about backup and disaster recovery as a whole.
Businesses are constantly juggling customers, orders, and a dozen other things. The last thing you need is a digital thief trying to get their hands on your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there are a lot of online tricksters out there, and they often like to pick on small businesses, thinking they're easier targets.
Let’s look at some of the common tricks these cybercriminals use and how having good computer support can be like having a trusty guard dog for your business information.
Public discussion about online threats can sometimes feel overwhelming, the reality is that cyber risks pose a genuine and significant challenge to businesses of all sizes. Is your company equipped to defend against the sophisticated digital adversaries active today? Let's clarify three prevalent threats that can cause substantial harm to your operations and reputation.
At Integrid, we believe that a clear understanding of these challenges is the first step towards building a strong defense.
While it might not be the most glamorous topic, losing critical information—customer records, financial data, intellectual property—can severely disrupt, or even cripple, a business. At Integrid, we specialize in proactive business technology support for organizations, and we consider a robust backup and recovery strategy non-negotiable for resilience.
Think of your data as a core business asset. Protecting it requires a deliberate and multi-layered approach. Here’s a breakdown of how to build a backup and recovery plan that truly safeguards your operations.
The moment when the technology you rely on suddenly stops working can be frustrating, but more than anything else, it can be expensive. If you understand these types of situations, you know that you need a plan to keep them few and far between. Let’s take a look at the costs of downtime and a few things you can do to keep it to a minimum.
Security threats might be sensationalized on the Internet, but the fact remains that they are serious problems for any business, big or small. Is your company ready to take on today’s increasingly sophisticated security threats? Here are three of them that could cause significant damage to your business… In more ways than one.