5 Signs You’re Due For A Tech Upgrade
At first, hanging on to old technology for as long as possible seems like a great way to stretch your IT budget. However, the cost of doing so is much higher than simply replacing the tech. Continuing to use old ...
Does CMMC apply to me? CMMC Final Rule: What Defense Contractors Need to Know - and How IDEA Solutions Can Help
If you’re a government contractor, or even a subcontractor, you may be wondering: “Does CMMC apply to me?” The answer often comes ...
The Truth About Cybersecurity Every Business Leader Should Know
There are many common myths when it comes to cybersecurity, and, unlike harmless stories, these myths can leave you with gaping holes in your company's cybersecurity defenses. Here are five common myths and the truth behind them. Myth #1: It ...
Cyber Hygiene Isn’t Optional Anymore: How To Clean Up Your Risk
When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, the basics still matter. A lot. In fact, according to IBM's 2023 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, 82% of breaches involved data stored in the cloud, and most of them ...
Windows 10 Support Ending Next Month! Here’s What It Means For You
Warning: Microsoft will NO LONGER support Windows 10 after October 14, 2025. While PCs operating on Windows 10 will still work after this official end date, Microsoft will no longer provide the free services that keep your device working properly ...
Is Your Business Training AI How To Hack You?
There's a lot of excitement about artificial intelligence (AI) right now, and for good reason. Tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot are popping up everywhere. Businesses are using them to create content, respond to customers, write e-mails, summarize ...
Why Phishing Attacks Spike In August
You and your employees may be getting back from vacation, but cybercriminals never take a day off. In fact, data shown in studies from vendors ProofPoint and Check Point indicate that phishing attempts actually spike in the summer months. Here's ...
The Average Data Breach Now Costs $4.88 Million – How Much Would It Cost You?
You don't have to be a big corporation to suffer a major cyberattack. In fact, small businesses are now the most common targets for cybercriminals. Why? Because they're easier to get into - and more likely to pay up. And ...
Watch Out: Hackers Are Logging In – Not Breaking In
Cybercriminals are changing how they attack small businesses. Instead of breaking down the door, they're sneaking in with a stolen key…your login credentials. It's called an identity-based attack, and it's becoming the top way hackers get into systems. They steal ...
Business Interrupted: The Unexpected Disaster Your IT Provider Should Be Planning For
Power outages, cyberattacks, hardware failures and natural disasters rarely arrive with a warning, and when they hit, the impact on small businesses can be devastating. Many assume that having a backup is enough, but the truth is, restoring a file ...