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Six Reasons Your Slow Computers are Costing Your Business More Than You Think

by Dan Polk | November 18, 2024 | FAQ, Guide | 0 Comments

I understand the reluctance to purchase new computers every 5 years. It can seem like a hefty expense for something that isn’t broken. However, there’s a reason that larger businesses have a strict 4-5 year replacement timeline on computers. They understand that the...

The True Cost of Old Computers in Your Office

by Dan Polk | November 4, 2024 | Essentials, Executive, Guide | 0 Comments

By Dan Polk Let’s be real: keeping the computer hardware for your entire staff up to date is a pain. It’s expensive and usually time-consuming, and even when the hardware swaps go well, there’s always a little bit of lost productivity as users wait for the new device...

Common Sense Cybersecurity

by Dan Polk | October 28, 2024 | cybersecurity, Guide | 0 Comments

It’s true: even businesses that have impressive cybersecurity practices in place get breached. However, it is SIGNIFICANTLY less likely. Most breaches come from businesses that are missing common sense cybersecurity. It's easy to blame the IT company for this. "I...

Navigating Cybersecurity in a Hybrid Work Environment

by Dan Polk | Apr 16, 2024 | cybersecurity, Guide, Remote Work, Tips and Tricks

By: Dan Polk Navigating Cybersecurity in a Hybrid Work Environment While a great option for many businesses, the hybrid work model of combining remote and office-based work brings its own cybersecurity challenges. In this blog, we will simplify these challenges and...

The Cost of Ransomware: Beyond the Ransom Payment

by Dan Polk | Apr 9, 2024 | cybersecurity, ransomware, Tips and Tricks

The Cost of Ransomware: Beyond the Ransom Payment Introduction Ransomware attacks are not just a temporary inconvenience; they carry a multitude of hidden costs that can affect a business long after the initial crisis has been resolved. While the immediate focus tends...

Ransomware Guide: For Beginners

by Dan Polk | Apr 1, 2024 | Essentials, Executive, Guide, ransomware

By: Dan Polk Ransomware Guide: For Beginners In today's digital age, ransomware has emerged as a formidable threat to businesses and individuals alike. This guide demystifies ransomware, offering insights into what it is, how it operates, and why it's a significant...

Navigating Penetration Test Results

by Dan Polk | Mar 25, 2024 | Pentration Testing, Tools

By: Dan Polk Understanding Penetration Test Results Penetration tests simulate cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in your systems. The results, typically presented in a comprehensive report, include a range of findings from minor issues to critical weaknesses....

Balancing Technology and the Human Touch

by Dan Polk | Mar 22, 2024 | Essentials, Executive, Process

By: Dan Polk Balancing Technology and the Human Touch In today's fast-paced business world, leveraging technology to boost productivity is more crucial than ever. However, in the race to digitalize, it's important not to lose sight of the human touch—a key element in...

How Application Whitelisting Enhances Your Comprehensive Cybersecurity Strategy

by Dan Polk | Mar 20, 2024 | Application Whitelisting, cybersecurity, Essentials

By: Dan Polk In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, businesses are constantly seeking robust security measures to protect their digital assets. Among these protective strategies, application whitelisting has emerged as a cornerstone technology, playing a...

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