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Free Cybersecurity Workshop: Proactive IT Partners with the National Cyber Security Alliance
Ignore the reality of cybercrime at your own risk. This week, one of my team members got an email that announced scammers are exploiting the Equifax breach. Last week, we received an email about what’s going on in Louisiana. If you haven’t heard yet, “Louisiana Gov....
When Windows 7 Support Ends, Here’s What You Can Expect
The era of Windows 7 is quickly coming to a close. Microsoft is telling us that “Windows 7 support will end on January 14, 2020.” You can read the announcement I’m referring to for yourself, but here’s a quick summary: Next year, Microsoft is pulling the plug on...
The Silent Bad Actor: Why Typical Solutions for Cyberattacks Aren’t Enough
The year is 1204.¹ A castle named Château Gaillard is under siege by Philip II of France.² Despite being “the strongest castle of its age” (according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica), the fortress falls into the hands of the enemy.³ Just how did it...
Serverless Networks: The Next Wave of the Future
Serverless networks are coming to businesses near you. Yes, I’m talking about technological advances that could mean you’ll never need to buy another server again. Back in the day, businesses needed on-site servers to run their applications, store their...
What Salesforce Reveals about the Risks of Cloud Computing
It was called “the worst service disruption in Salesforce’s history.” Yes, I’m referring to the recent Salesforce disaster that sparked over 3,000 outages and affected users across the United States according to CRN. It’s a timely reminder that there are benefits and...
The Case for Human Firewalls: 3 Reasons You Need Employee Cybersecurity Training
It’s cliche in the IT industry, but it’s true. Your employees are your biggest vulnerability. At Proactive IT, we’re all about securing your network, encrypting your data, and making sure your endpoint protection is up-to-date. But we can’t prevent employee error....
Is Cloud Storage Data Loss Possible? According to Microsoft, Yes It Is.
Your business has done the smart thing. From internal emails to shared files, you’ve placed all your company’s essential data in the cloud. No more updates for fully hosted applications. No more security patches. And certainly no more worries about losing your data....
A Real-Life Spear Phishing Example: 7 Takeaways to Educate Your Employees
Their network was secure. Their data was encrypted. Their firewall was fully functioning. But that didn’t stop a sophisticated spear phishing scheme from tricking our client into forfeiting a five-figure sum. Each week my team encounters another example of...
What Is PCI Compliance? A Regulation Your Business Can’t Ignore
It doesn’t matter if your business is a restaurant chain, marketing consultancy, or event-planning group. It makes no difference if you’re a small-sized firm or a large organization. If your company has a merchant account and takes payments by credit card, then PCI...
Does Your Business Need Cyber Insurance?
If you have questions such as…
- What is cyber insurance?
- Do I need cyber insurance if I have managed IT services?
- What can I expect to pay for a policy?
…this article is for you, so keep on reading.
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