3 ways to protect your small business's applications
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 18, 2016 9:48:47 AM
Cybercriminals will target businesses of any size, and they'll use a variety of vicious schemes such as phishing scams to wiggle a worm into the network. With CryptoLocker malware, they can even encrypt entire company networks, essentially barring a small business from its data and de …
How Can You Ensure Your Backups are Secure?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 15, 2016 9:12:46 AM
Disaster can strike at a moment's notice, which is why many organizations have started to fully utilize backup solutions to keep their information safe. However, just because you're consistently backing up your files doesn't necessarily mean that they are protected from the wide varie …
Virtualization in Small Businesses: When is it Time to Start?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 14, 2016 9:34:06 AM
Over the past decade, virtualization has made a name for itself across organizations of all sizes, and it continues to impact how we operate. However, when it comes to this type of technological change, small businesses in particular have a number of worries. Are they too small to ben …
Why Small Businesses Should Virtualize Servers
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 11, 2016 7:56:39 AM
In recent years, organizations have discovered the considerable benefits of virtualizing their hardware, particularly when it comes to servers. As a small business, you may initially think of the costs and expertise required for such a transition. However, the truth is that making the …
Effects of Unpatched Software on HIPAA Compliance [Video]
by Bridget.Giacinto on Feb 7, 2016 8:32:46 AM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act aims to better protect patient information with tightened regulations. However, some institutions haven't adapted their systems and are at risk of heavy consequences.
How Unsecure Backups Can Affect HIPAA Compliance
by Bridget.Giacinto on Feb 5, 2016 8:00:39 AM
Health care is one of the most vital industries, given how many patients are cared for each day. As such, this sector deals with a lot of personal and organizational information that must not only be guarded, but backed up to ensure easy access at any time. Backups will be critical to …
4 Risks Associated With Storing Data In The Cloud
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jan 28, 2016 8:07:20 AM
Cloud solutions have by and large become more popular among consumers and businesses alike, but there are still a number of things to consider about these platforms. While storing data in the cloud can bring some advantages to operations, there are significant risks that are associate …
Are These 5 Myths About Data Protection Putting Your Business at Risk?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jan 26, 2016 8:46:46 AM
No one wants to think they could be the next victim of data loss, but it always pays to be prepared for such events. However, there are numerous misconceptions going around about data security that could put organizations in danger of being unable to recover. Here are five of the bigg …
Backup Basics for Law Firms: What You Don't Know Can Cost You
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jan 25, 2016 11:12:39 AM
Court cases and files are an indicator of where we've come from, but they also set the standard for future instances. For any law firm, keeping copies of these documents is absolutely essential not only for compliance reasons, but for reference to help with similar circumstances. If t …
How Partners Can Increase Profits by Managing Backups [Video]
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jan 22, 2016 8:45:15 AM
Small businesses have a number of challenges on their hands, but backing up documents doesn't have to be one of them. Partners can be an asset in these efforts, and even increase their own profits by managing SMB backups.