In today's digital age, data security is more important than ever for businesses of all sizes. With the increasing number of cyberattacks, businesses need to take steps to protect their sensitive data from being stolen or compromised. IT providers can play a vital role in helping businesses to improve their data security.

Running a business involves managing various risks, and one of the most critical risks is the potential for a disaster to strike. Whether it's a natural calamity, a cyberattack, or a hardware failure, these incidents can disrupt your operations and lead to significant data loss and financial setbacks.

Whether you use a Windows 10 laptop or desktop for work or personal use, you’ll realize that it can quickly accumulate a large amount of data. Hardware failure, cyberattacks, and even natural disasters can put your data at risk of being lost forever. Backing up your data regularly is the best way to prevent data loss, and here’s how you can do it.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 30 years since ransomware first appeared on the PC with the Aids Info Disk/PC Cyborg Trojan.  Since then, cybercriminals have grown fiftyfold more sophisticated with the advancement of technology.  While ransomware became slightly more common in the 2000s, it wasn’t until the early 2010s that the illegal and destructive software became a household name.

When the Russian Federation invaded its neighbor Ukraine in late February 2022, it didn't take long for fake donation requests in support of Ukraine to flood popular social media sites, email lists, and fraudulent webpages.  These fake donation requests almost always request the donation via cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, etc.

In a world where we are constantly connected, cybersecurity cannot be limited to just the home or office. It's incredibly important to be prepared, especially when you travel and expose your devices to the world. Check out my top three safety tips to protect yourself from cybercriminals when traveling.

Unforeseen disasters can strike at any time, and when they do, your business could come to a grinding halt. Having a business continuity plan could prevent this from happening by securing your valuable business data at another location. But all too often, data backup can be too complicated for the average IT personnel to manage.

Most business owners know that having a business continuity plan (BCP) is key to keeping their business running after a disaster strikes. Despite the best planning efforts, there are still some small details that can derail a BCP. Keep reading to find out the top five business continuity planning mistakes to avoid.

Microsoft Office 365 Backups
That stuff's all backed up, right?

Ah - no. The simple answer is no. UNLESS you set it up... There is some confusion around Microsoft 365's data retention policy and the common thought is "It's in the cloud, it must be backed up!"

That is just not the case.

Protect Your Data Against Cyber Criminals
Time and again, we have seen hackers infiltrate even the most secure systems of multinational corporations. As a business owner, you can’t afford a data breach, as it could cost you your clients and reputation.