Phishing, Smishing, Vishing – What’s the Difference?
In the IT world there are many words and acronyms used that mean something to those of us in the industry but that may not…
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Ransomware Beliefs That Can be Detrimental to Organizations
Although ransomware attacks continue to increase, many organizations still don’t believe that it could happen to them or that they should do anything to prepare…
Azure Virtual Desktop vs Windows 365: What is the Difference?
As we mentioned in a previous blog Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a cloud-based offering where the backend is hosted by a third party….
Common Reasons for Adopting Azure Virtual Desktop
There have been significant changes in the last several years in the way organizations of all sizes serve their customers. The same applies to their…
What Is Desktop as a Service?
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a cloud based offering where the backend is hosted by a third party. These hosted desktops are also known…
Securing the Hybrid Work Environment
From what we can tell the hybrid work environment is an environment that many businesses are operating in and will operate in for the foreseeable…
What SMBs Should Expect From Today’s IT Service Providers
The role of an IT service provider has changed over the years. It used to be that it was enough to just be good with…
Key Cybersecurity Requirements for Cyber Insurability
When an organization or business becomes a victim of a cybersecurity incident, having cybersecurity insurance can help with some of the costs that are associated…
What Risks are Generally Covered Under Cyber Insurance Policies?
When an organization becomes a victim of a cybersecurity incident, having cybersecurity insurance can help with some of the costs that are associated with recovering…
How to Prepare for a Cybersecurity Incident
A recent report by research firm, CyberEdge Group, found that 85.7% of Canadian organizations experienced at least one cyberattack within a 12-month period in 2021….
The Benefits of Electronic Signatures for SMBs
An electronic signature is a process of attaching an encoded signature to an electronic document. Electronic signatures are legally binding based on federal and provincial…
Preparing to Create Your Incident Response Plan
Often, when we consider creating incident response plans, we have cyber incidents in mind. This is not surprising, given the ever-increasing frequency of cyber attacks…
Patch Management Best Practices
Right up there with human error, unpatched systems are one of the top causes of data breaches. According to the Ponemon Institute, over 57% of…
Why Should My Company Worry About Data Breaches?
Data breaches are a major cybersecurity concern because they can ruin a company’s reputation, cost millions of dollars, and paralyze businesses for several days. Here’s…
How Managed IT Services Help with IT Security
Roughly 60 percent of businesses opt for managed security services to ensure that the right people and most appropriate resources are allocated in the best possible ways….
Why is Employee Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Important for SMBs
Cybersecurity has been an important part of technology discussions for many years. The changes that were brought about by the pandemic such as where people…
What is the Difference Between Cloud Storage and Cloud Backup?
The cloud has become more pervasive in the last few years and in particular, the last two years. It has certainly helped businesses with their…
What the End of Support for Windows Server 2008 Means for You
Cloud services that allow us to store data online are critical to the operations of thousands of businesses around the world. However, as technology marches…