What to Include in a Year-end IT Infrastructure Review

December 2, 2022 Security No comments yet
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Key Takeaways:

  • Disaster Recovery Evaluation: Regularly assess your disaster recovery protocols to ensure they’re effective and up-to-date. Identify any instances of network downtime or data loss and investigate the causes to prevent future occurrences.
  • Employee Feedback: Gather feedback from all employees regarding their IT experiences and frustrations. Use surveys or questionnaires to give employees time to reflect on their issues and provide comprehensive feedback.
  • Policy Review and Updates: Regularly revisit and update IT policies to adapt to evolving technology and business needs. Consider both upgrades and rollbacks to ensure policies remain relevant and beneficial.

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The Biggest Cyber Vulnerabilities that Hackers are Feasting on Right Now

December 2, 2022 Security No comments yet
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Cyber hackers are a sneaky bunch. Sure, you have your run-of-the-mill hackers who aren’t all that good and just try the basic sneak attacks that have been around since the creation of email. But others are always on the lookout for quick and fool-proof ways of sneaking past cybersecurity to siphon off important data. You might be surprised about some of your network’s vulnerabilities because some are not what you might expect. Thankfully, by better educating yourself on these cyber vulnerabilities and by taking advantage of the IT vulnerability assessment services offered by our staff here at Charlotte IT Solutions, we can help make sure your cyber defensive systems are up and ready to protect you against any Internet-based attack. (more…)

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Why Small Businesses Need Cyber Security: Small Businesses Are Attacked by Hackers 3x More than Larger Ones

November 20, 2022 Security No comments yet
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There’s no denying businesses of all shapes and sizes are continually in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. It doesn’t take long to uncover news stories regarding multi-billion dollar international corporations on the receiving end of data breaches, which in turn costs them tens, if not hundreds of millions of dollars in upfront losses. These numbers don’t even take into account the amount of money lost when a percentage of customers never shop with the business again (or at least an extended period of time), nor the amount of money the corporation pays out in legal fees. In all, many of these companies eventually shell out well over a billion dollars in funds with the various costs associated with a data breach. (more…)

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Internal IT Security Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here’s How to Stop Them:

November 5, 2022 Security No comments yet
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Key Takeaways:

  • Small Businesses Are Prime Targets for Cyber Attacks: Despite common assumptions, small businesses are frequently targeted by cyber criminals because they often lack robust cybersecurity defenses.
  • Significant Financial and Legal Risks: Cyber attacks can have devastating financial impacts on businesses, not only due to the immediate losses from data breaches but also from long-term consequences like losing customers and incurring substantial legal fees.
  • Investing in Managed IT Services: Upgrading cybersecurity defenses is crucial for small businesses, and a cost-effective way to achieve this is by partnering with a managed IT service provider. These providers offer comprehensive, tailored cybersecurity solutions.

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Simple Guide to Follow for Better Endpoint Protection

November 1, 2022 Security No comments yet
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Running a business is complicated. You have so much to think about, process, and execute on a daily basis when it comes to your network, you expect it to run smoothly. From accessing important company files via the cloud to sending direct messages to another member of the staff, your business network should run like a well-oiled machine. (more…)

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