The frequency of cyberattacks on enterprises regarding IT security is on the rise, according to Prey Nation. In 2016, the attack rate was one every 40 seconds. In 2019, it is estimated that the attack rate will increase to one every 14 seconds.
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Why Small Businesses Should Outsource IT Services This 2019
Why should small businesses outsource IT services this 2019? Influential US business magazine Entrepreneur, in an article titled “Here’s How to Know When You Should Outsource,” poses three important questions for whether your small business will benefit from outsourcing, not just IT in particular, but outsourcing in general. These three questions are:
Top Reasons Why Companies Should Invest in Business Security in 2019
What are the reasons why companies should invest in business security in 2019? Perhaps it’s important to first look at why business security should be taken seriously before we dive deeper into the specific reasons why companies should invest in it this year. The influential Wired magazine in an article, posted this question: “What if …
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Essential Skills to Look For in a Cybersecurity Consultant
It may surprise you that technical skills alone do not define the best cybersecurity consultant. Indeed, state of the art technical knowledge is required, but the skill set of an expert consultant firm ranges beyond just the technical. Since the nature of cybersecurity breaches are continually changing, it is vital that the team of a …
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Why a Service Desk Is Important for Businesses in 2019
Why is a service desk so important for businesses in 2019? Before taking a deep dive into the reasons, perhaps it’s fitting to discuss first what a service desk is. According to Techopedia, a service desk is “a type of service designed to support the provision of IT products and services. In particular, when experts …
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The Biggest Malware Threats and Trends to Watch Out for This 2019
It’s always been a war out there in Cyberworld and now, in 2019, it’s only going to get worse. This is because malicious malware authors continue to innovate, and this year is no different—in fact, cybercriminals and hackers are looking forward to stepping up their game to become more effective in stealing precious business data …
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Top Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Consider Cloud Services in 2019
What are the top reasons why small businesses should consider cloud services in 2019? Before we go deep into the reasons in this article, it’s best to define first what is cloud computing. International Business Machines or IBM, one of the biggest technology companies in the world today, defines cloud computing as “the delivery of …
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Why Every Company Needs Vulnerability Management Services
Another year is upon us, and with it, naturally, comes newer and bigger threats to business security. This is one of the biggest reasons why vulnerability management is now more essential than ever, especially for a company’s business security—regardless of the company’s size (whether a large multinational firm, a startup, or an SME or small- …
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Why Outsourcing IT Services Is a Great Idea
Why is outsourcing IT services a great idea? Before we go ahead and answer this question, it is important to understand that no two businesses are alike and that every company will need flexible options for their IT requirements. For instance, a reputable IT outsourcing company—even before showing a potential client (you, by the way) …
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Why Small Businesses Also Need an IT Disaster Recovery Plan
Why do small businesses also need an IT disaster recovery plan? Contrary to what people believe, it’s not just large multinational corporations that need a disaster recovery plan. While it’s true that bigger businesses stand to lose more when IT disasters strike, small businesses would do well to invest in their own disaster recovery plan …
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