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Reading Time: 4 minutesThe humble password has long been the first line of defence against hackers in modern computing, but the increased use of digital technologies – such as the cloud, big data, mobile, Internet of Things and AI – has posed fresh challenges to companies when it comes to security, compliance and data protection. Despite this progression,Read more

Reading Time: 3 minutesA number of studies have been conducted over the years regarding Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and its importance to business. The results of the studies were shocking: 61% of all businesses surveyed had to invoke their DR Plan at least once in the last 5 years 80% of businesses that suffer a disaster and haveRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe growing rate of security breaches have placed a number of organizations in the spotlight, subjecting them to noteworthy financial losses and damaged reputations. In order to prevent the occurrence of a data breach, organizations require a robust security strategy that safeguards their data, devices and clients. Strong data breach prevention starts with understanding whereRead more

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn this environment of cyber threats, it is essential for CEOs and other executives to monitor that their organizations understand their exposure to cyber security risks and take appropriate measures to safeguard their IT systems, data stores, and other points of vulnerability. Below are six questions that CEOs and senior executives should be asking theirRead more

Reading Time: 4 minutesOrganizations of all sizes depend on information technology as an essential part of their everyday operations. Since data accessibility is a top necessity, the need for companies to assemble a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is critical. Leading research analysts, however, identified that nearly 60% of North American businesses do not have a Disaster RecoveryRead more

Reading Time: 4 minutesCloud computing affords immense benefits to organizations of all sizes. For small and mid-sized businesses, cloud computing permits IT teams to function more efficiently. For large organizations, the cloud offers the ability to scale up or down to react quickly to shifting market conditions. Companies of all sizes can leverage the cloud to increase innovationRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesThink for a moment about the possibility of your organization’s infrastructure being compromised by hackers. How valuable would information about your infrastructure be? Do you really know how much sensitive information is publicly accessible or easily obtainable with a little creativity? How can you stop hacker theft of this information? Strong cybersecurity protection helps organizationsRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs data breaches continue to rise, information security has become increasingly critical. An Information Security Assessment is a crucial step in comprehending your organization’s level of readiness and maturity. It uncovers security gaps and the associated risks and recommends mitigation strategies, concentrating on your overall business environment instead of specific controls or processes. Does MyRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesEven though many organizations maintain they conduct a full exercise of their Disaster Recovery (DR) plans at least once per year, research suggests that many of these exercises are not comprehensive and thorough; businesses – small and large – often just exercise a portion of the plan or a subset of applications. A strong disasterRead more

Reading Time: 3 minutesDisasters are unpredictable, varying in type and scale. The best strategy is to have some kind of disaster recovery plan in place, so that operations may return to normal after a disaster has struck. A strong disaster recovery plan helps organizations reduce downtime, protect critical data, restore systems, and maintain business continuity when disruption occurs.Read more