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5 cybersecurity basics every one of your employees should know

Many small businesses don't protect their data at all. Are you one of them?

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 4 – Evacuation Plan

Disasters come in many flavors and sometimes the unthinkable happens—you need to immediately evacuate the premises. Don’t trust this part of your Disaster Plan to chance. Document and test. Make sure every employee knows what to do. Read on and find out how.

How to develop a balanced BYOD policy

It’s increasingly common for employees to have their own devices – laptops, tablets, phones – at work; devices that they’re comfortable and familiar with. But BYOD policies can create some potentially dangerous situations for employers. These factors are a few to consider as you set up your BYOD policy.

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 3 – Declaring A Disaster

Recovery starts when an emergency or disaster is declared and the energies of the company are focused on one thing—survival.

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 2 – Critical Processes

Catastrophes have a way of blurring events that can quickly overwhelm even the well prepared. This article discusses the role of documenting your Critical Processes in your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 1 – The Threat Matrix

A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is essential to the survival of a business, no matter the size. In this article—the first in a planned series—we cover the initial phase of a DRP, the Threat Matrix.

Now Available: A Simple Disaster Recovery Plan Template

Some businesses create a false sense of security because they’ve instituted a cloud data backup strategy and enabled staff to work remotely in a crisis. Nothing can be further from the truth. All businesses need a written Disaster Recovery Plan. Our FREE template makes it easy.

Everything you need to know about penetration testing

To stay on top of cybercrime and identify weak points in your system, it's important to add penetration testing to your network protection routine. Also known as pen testing or ethical hacking, penetration testing is the professional practice of testing computers in order to find vulnerabilities.

Case study: Swift Electrical Supply

Swift’s infrastructure had grown and evolved over the years into aging technology connected in piecemeal fashion. While they had an internal IT staff member who kept things running, the outdated system was prone to failures and downtime.

5 things to consider (other than cost) when purchasing new technology

When purchasing new technology, costs aren't the only factor. It's important to make the right investment for your company's short and long-term business objectives. We've listed the 5 top considerations before committing to new equipment around the office.

5 cybersecurity basics every one of your employees should know

Many small businesses don't protect their data at all. Are you one of them?

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 4 – Evacuation Plan

Disasters come in many flavors and sometimes the unthinkable happens—you need to immediately evacuate the premises. Don’t trust this part of your Disaster Plan to chance. Document and test. Make sure every employee knows what to do. Read on and find out how.

How to develop a balanced BYOD policy

It’s increasingly common for employees to have their own devices – laptops, tablets, phones – at work; devices that they’re comfortable and familiar with. But BYOD policies can create some potentially dangerous situations for employers. These factors are a few to consider as you set up your BYOD policy.

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 3 – Declaring A Disaster

Recovery starts when an emergency or disaster is declared and the energies of the company are focused on one thing—survival.

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 2 – Critical Processes

Catastrophes have a way of blurring events that can quickly overwhelm even the well prepared. This article discusses the role of documenting your Critical Processes in your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 1 – The Threat Matrix

A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is essential to the survival of a business, no matter the size. In this article—the first in a planned series—we cover the initial phase of a DRP, the Threat Matrix.

Now Available: A Simple Disaster Recovery Plan Template

Some businesses create a false sense of security because they’ve instituted a cloud data backup strategy and enabled staff to work remotely in a crisis. Nothing can be further from the truth. All businesses need a written Disaster Recovery Plan. Our FREE template makes it easy.

Everything you need to know about penetration testing

To stay on top of cybercrime and identify weak points in your system, it's important to add penetration testing to your network protection routine. Also known as pen testing or ethical hacking, penetration testing is the professional practice of testing computers in order to find vulnerabilities.

Case study: Swift Electrical Supply

Swift’s infrastructure had grown and evolved over the years into aging technology connected in piecemeal fashion. While they had an internal IT staff member who kept things running, the outdated system was prone to failures and downtime.

5 things to consider (other than cost) when purchasing new technology

When purchasing new technology, costs aren't the only factor. It's important to make the right investment for your company's short and long-term business objectives. We've listed the 5 top considerations before committing to new equipment around the office.

How to develop a balanced BYOD policy

It’s increasingly common for employees to have their own devices – laptops, tablets, phones – at work; devices that they’re comfortable and familiar with. But BYOD policies can create some potentially dangerous situations for employers. These factors are a few to consider as you set up your BYOD policy.

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 3 – Declaring A Disaster

Recovery starts when an emergency or disaster is declared and the energies of the company are focused on one thing—survival.

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 2 – Critical Processes

Catastrophes have a way of blurring events that can quickly overwhelm even the well prepared. This article discusses the role of documenting your Critical Processes in your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 1 – The Threat Matrix

A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is essential to the survival of a business, no matter the size. In this article—the first in a planned series—we cover the initial phase of a DRP, the Threat Matrix.

Now Available: A Simple Disaster Recovery Plan Template

Some businesses create a false sense of security because they’ve instituted a cloud data backup strategy and enabled staff to work remotely in a crisis. Nothing can be further from the truth. All businesses need a written Disaster Recovery Plan. Our FREE template makes it easy.

5 things to consider (other than cost) when purchasing new technology

When purchasing new technology, costs aren't the only factor. It's important to make the right investment for your company's short and long-term business objectives. We've listed the 5 top considerations before committing to new equipment around the office.

3 tech decisions you can make without an IT consultant (and 3 you shouldn't)

To grow your business, you must build and maintain IT systems that support your long-term commercial objectives. While you can make some IT-based decisions without professional help, it's best to consult experts when you're looking at the bigger picture.

XSolutions’ Article Roundup: 04.17.2019

Important news you can use now!

6 signs that your IT network needs an upgrade

Do you know how to spot the signs of an outdated IT network? Here's how to identify an IT system in need of upgrading: you're still growing, your performance suffers, your storage is filling up, and it's been a while since you updated your security.

XSolutions’ Article Roundup: 04.05.2019

Important News You Can Use. Here are a few articles mined from the security blogs we monitor that contain information you should be aware of. We sincerely thank the authors for sharing their expertise with us.

How to develop a balanced BYOD policy

It’s increasingly common for employees to have their own devices – laptops, tablets, phones – at work; devices that they’re comfortable and familiar with. But BYOD policies can create some potentially dangerous situations for employers. These factors are a few to consider as you set up your BYOD policy.

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 3 – Declaring A Disaster

Recovery starts when an emergency or disaster is declared and the energies of the company are focused on one thing—survival.

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 2 – Critical Processes

Catastrophes have a way of blurring events that can quickly overwhelm even the well prepared. This article discusses the role of documenting your Critical Processes in your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 1 – The Threat Matrix

A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is essential to the survival of a business, no matter the size. In this article—the first in a planned series—we cover the initial phase of a DRP, the Threat Matrix.

Now Available: A Simple Disaster Recovery Plan Template

Some businesses create a false sense of security because they’ve instituted a cloud data backup strategy and enabled staff to work remotely in a crisis. Nothing can be further from the truth. All businesses need a written Disaster Recovery Plan. Our FREE template makes it easy.

5 things to consider (other than cost) when purchasing new technology

When purchasing new technology, costs aren't the only factor. It's important to make the right investment for your company's short and long-term business objectives. We've listed the 5 top considerations before committing to new equipment around the office.

3 tech decisions you can make without an IT consultant (and 3 you shouldn't)

To grow your business, you must build and maintain IT systems that support your long-term commercial objectives. While you can make some IT-based decisions without professional help, it's best to consult experts when you're looking at the bigger picture.

XSolutions’ Article Roundup: 04.17.2019

Important news you can use now!

6 signs that your IT network needs an upgrade

Do you know how to spot the signs of an outdated IT network? Here's how to identify an IT system in need of upgrading: you're still growing, your performance suffers, your storage is filling up, and it's been a while since you updated your security.

XSolutions’ Article Roundup: 04.05.2019

Important News You Can Use. Here are a few articles mined from the security blogs we monitor that contain information you should be aware of. We sincerely thank the authors for sharing their expertise with us.