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Don’t Hire an IT Vendor Just Because You “Like” Them

Don’t Hire an IT Vendor Just Because You “Like” Them

by Stephen Kennen | Mar 15, 2022 | General, Network Security

 Most small business owners, when they’re looking for a vendor to support their business, default to the old adage – “hire someone you know, like, and trust.” This is especially true here in Charlotte, North Carolina, which is where we operate – it’s a...
Russia/Ukraine: Don’t panic. Prepare.

Russia/Ukraine: Don’t panic. Prepare.

by Stephen Kennen | Mar 1, 2022 | General, Network Security

Hi All, I just finished up another large conference call with over 4000+ people from IT Services Providers around the country.  Everyone is worried about what additional risks the war in Ukraine and the West’s responses against Russia poses to small business in the...
How to Respond to a Security Breach: A Senior Network Engineer Explains

How to Respond to a Security Breach: A Senior Network Engineer Explains

by Brad Link | Dec 1, 2021 | Network Security

From the recent Robinhood incident to the Colonial Pipeline disaster, security compromises happen.   Even with cybersecurity measures, your business can still experience loss. (For an example of what I’m talking about, read what happened to our client here.)   Are...
What to Do after a Cyberattack: A Panel Discussion on Cyber Insurance and Incident Response

What to Do after a Cyberattack: A Panel Discussion on Cyber Insurance and Incident Response

by Stephen Kennen | Nov 4, 2021 | Business Continuity, Network Security

“Should my business purchase cyber insurance?”  “If I have cyber insurance, what should I do after a breach?” “What’s the role of my IT provider after an incident?” If you have questions like these, be sure to watch...
10 Takeaways from My Conversation with CISA and the NCSA on Ransomware

10 Takeaways from My Conversation with CISA and the NCSA on Ransomware

by Stephen Kennen | Oct 19, 2021 | Business Continuity, Network Security

Last month, I participated in a panel discussion hosted by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA).  The topic of the day? Ransomware.  Domingo Rivera from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and I had a great conversation. And...
Your Backup Software Probably Isn’t Providing What You Need. Here’s How to Know…

Your Backup Software Probably Isn’t Providing What You Need. Here’s How to Know…

by Stephen Kennen | Sep 7, 2021 | Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Managed IT, Network Security

Your backup software probably isn’t providing what you need.    I know that’s a strong statement.   But it’s rooted in reality.   Too many companies think that their data is safe because they’re using a backup tool. But their data is actually in peril, which...
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