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2023 Security and IT Checklist — Are You Prepared?

2023 Security and IT Checklist — Are You Prepared?

by Jeff Baker | Jan 25, 2023 | Business Owners

The cybersecurity landscape is ever-changing and challenging. The start of 2023 is an excellent time for businesses to take stock of their privacy and security policies, procedures, and defenses and evaluate their preparedness to respond to an attack. Use the security...
5 reasons why cyberattacks increase during the holidays and how to protect yourself and your business

5 reasons why cyberattacks increase during the holidays and how to protect yourself and your business

by Jeff Baker | Dec 13, 2022 | defend against attacks

‘Tis the season… for cyberattacks! You could say the official marker for the start of the holiday season is when you hear the sweet sounds of bells and harmonious holiday music. But, regardless of when you deem it to be the official start of the festive season,...
The Pros and Cons of Paying During a Ransomware Attack

The Pros and Cons of Paying During a Ransomware Attack

by Jeff Baker | Jul 18, 2022 | defend against attacks

Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent years, with more and more businesses and individuals falling victim to this type of attack. For example, 2020 saw a 311% increase—compared to 2019—in the amount paid by cyberattack victims to their attackers....
MSP vs. Cybersecurity MSSP: Understanding the Specialization

MSP vs. Cybersecurity MSSP: Understanding the Specialization

by Jeff Baker | Jul 4, 2022 | Business Owners

The difference between an IT Managed Service Provider (IT MSP) and a Cybersecurity Managed Service Provider (Cybersecurity MSP, also referred to as a Managed Security Services Provider, or MSSP) can be unclear, especially as they are often conflated. Both are IT...
The Purpose of a Security Operations Center (SOC) in a Mid-Sized Company

The Purpose of a Security Operations Center (SOC) in a Mid-Sized Company

by Jeff Baker | Jun 20, 2022 | Business Owners

A Security Operations Center, or SOC (pronounced “sock”), is a set of security tools and protocols designed to monitor and protect an organization’s networks and data. SOCs are typically manned by security professionals who have the training and expertise to...
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