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What Is a Cyber Attack?
By Mark Fairlie | March 14, 2024

Discover the type of damage a cyber attack can do to any business, and some of the top ways you can prevent them.

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Why Business Security Is Important for Growth
By Mark Fairlie | February 28, 2024

Entrepreneurs often underestimate security's role in creating a growth environment. Learn how to secure and protect your business physically and digitally.

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Types of Cyber Risks Businesses Should Be Aware Of
By Mark Fairlie | February 09, 2024

Cyberattacks could lead to big financial losses and even civil or criminal penalties. Learn how your business can reduce the risks.

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What Is Cyber Extortion?
By Mark Fairlie | January 24, 2024

Find out the common types of cyber extortion, the impacts of these incidents, and how to respond and prevent them in the first place.

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The Cost of Cybersecurity and How to Budget for It
By Andrew Rinaldi | January 17, 2024

Cybersecurity is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Learn how to budget correctly to secure your network and devices from common cybersecurity attacks.

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Restaurant Security: A Guide to Protecting Your Business from Theft and Fraud
By Sean Peek | January 11, 2024

See our checklist to ensure you're keeping your restaurant as secure as possible with the proper technology and tools.

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17 Security Practices to Protect Your Business’s Sensitive Information
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

You have a responsibility to your customers and your business to keep all sensitive data secure. Here are 17 best practices to secure your information.

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Cybersecurity and Risk Management
By Shannon Flynn | January 04, 2024

Cybersecurity risk management identifies data and network risks and how to defend against them. Learn best practices for cybersecurity risk management.

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5 Ways Your Company Can Benefit From Security Cameras
By Bennett Conlin | January 03, 2024

Here are five ways your company can benefit from using security cameras. Learn how to choose one that works best for your needs.

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A Cybersecurity Plan for Small Business Owners
By Mark Fairlie | January 03, 2024

Learn how to develop a cybersecurity plan that prevents or stops cyberattacks before they harm your business.

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Cybercrime to Reach $10.5 Trillion By 2025: What Can We Do?
By Mark Fairlie | January 03, 2024

Cybercriminals won't ignore you because your business is small. Learn 20 ways to protect a company from a damaging data breach and how to respond to one.

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Fraud is Now an $8.8B Business ― Are You at Risk?
By Jamie Johnson | December 14, 2023

In online commerce, the seller can be held liable for fraudulent charges. However, there are preventative steps you can take to avoid fraud.

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How to Protect Your Business From a Data Breach
By Sean Peek | December 08, 2023

Follow these steps to protect your business from a data breach and learn what to do if your company's data has been breached.

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What Is Ransomware?
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 07, 2023

Ransomware can hit businesses of any size. Here's how to keep your enterprise safe.

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What Is Secure Remote Access?
By Nicole Fallon | November 06, 2023

Secure remote access allows employees and IT personnel to safely connect to and manage another user's desktop from a different location.

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11 Ways to Help Protect Your Company (and Customers) When Taking Payments Online
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

Data breaches can cost a business time and money and destroy its reputation. Learn how to protect your customers and brand when accepting online payments.

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Remote PC Access — Is It Safe?
By Mark Fairlie | November 03, 2023

Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has risks. Follow these practices to access remote PCs securely.

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How Much Should You Spend on Small Business Security Systems?
By Mark Fairlie | November 02, 2023

Security is critical to a small business, but so is budgeting. This guide explains how much you should spend on security systems for your small business.

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Why You Need an Acceptable Use Policy and How to Create One
By Andrew Martins | November 01, 2023

An acceptable use policy governs employee computer and internet use in the workplace. Learn what to include and how to create one.

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E-Commerce Website Security: 5 Best Practices to Protect Your Online Store
By Jack dsons | October 30, 2023

A secure platform is the foundation to protect your online store. Here are some security tips to keep your e-commerce site safe from fraud and hackers.

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Cloud Encryption: Using Data Encryption in the Cloud
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2023

Find out everything you need to know about cloud encryption, encryption keys and best practices to protect your data.

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Business Scams 101: Common Schemes and How to Avoid Them
By Chad Brooks | October 10, 2023
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Wireless Security in the Enterprise: Deploying WPA3-Enterprise
By Mark Fairlie | September 05, 2023

Today’s businesses are adopting Wi-Fi with WPA3 to keep their organizations secure. Learn about the development of WPA and how to protect your data.

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What Is Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)?
By Sean Peek | September 05, 2023

Remote monitoring and management tools can make it easier for businesses to oversee their networks when their employees work remotely.

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Features of Business Security Systems
By Sean Peek | April 14, 2023

Here's how to find an effective, affordable security system for your business.

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How to Do a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
By Mark Fairlie | March 23, 2023

Businesses must convince customers their personal data is safe. Run a cybersecurity risk assessment to protect company and customer data.