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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...

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 work...

Cyber attacks are becoming more and more common, and they can be incredibly costly. If you haven't already, you should consider getting a cyber risk insurance policy, regardless of the size of your company. In fact, in many cases companies are required to carry some...

More and more businesses are recognizing the importance of cyber security, and are investing in managed services to protect their data and networks. By outsourcing security to a team of experts, businesses can focus on their core competencies and leave the security of...

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s files and demands a ransom to decrypt them. If an organization falls victim to a ransomware attack, it can result in significant business interruption and financial loss. As one of the most prevalent forms of...

Socium Solutions recently received an exciting opportunity when we were privileged to participate in the Founders First Community Development Corporation FastPath Program. The Founders First CDC is a nonprofit organization that is committed to fostering growth...

As your business grows, so does your need for technology and the resources to support it. Do you have the right IT resource plan in place to support your current and future business needs? What is an IT Resource Plan? IT Resource Planning is the process of...

When it comes to cyber security, one of the most important things for businesses to focus on is implementing corporate password management tools, especially given that over 61% of data breaches in 2021 involved compromised credentials. Having a strong password...

If your business has not been impacted by ransomware yet, consider yourselves fortunate. Per a survey of 1,100 IT and cyber security professionals, as conducted by a cyber security firm in 2021, ransomware attacks hit 80% of those organizations in 2021 alone, and more...