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Why antivirus software isn't sufficient: 3 approaches to cybersecurity

Why antivirus software isn't sufficient: 3 approaches to cybersecurity

March, 2019 | Foster Charles

One thing’s for certain when it comes to cybersecurity: your antivirus software plays an important role in keeping your business safe. It detects, neutralizes, tracks, and eradicates malware and [...]

How to Evaluate a Managed Security System

How to Evaluate a Managed Security System

January, 2019 | Foster Charles

Fine-tuning customer service? Building a website? Implementing an email marketing strategy? Outsourcing a few business functions? What are your company's goals for 2019? If you’re planning on [...]

What should your security solution include?

What should your security solution include?

December, 2018 | Foster Charles

For cybercriminals, no business is too small to target. Sadly, many small- and medium-sized business (SMBs) owners still have the mindset that only large organizations could get attacked. They assume [...]

Does your business need managed security?

Does your business need managed security?

November, 2018 | Foster Charles

Cybersecurity is a challenge for everyone. Even the State of Connecticut is struggling to keep up. And when it comes to the central role that modern technology plays in your company’s environment, it [...]

Are you getting your money's worth from your cybersecurity solution?

Are you getting your money's worth from your cybersecurity solution?

November, 2018 | Foster Charles

For many years, small and medium businesses (SMBs) were unlikely targets for sophisticated cyberattacks. But contrary to popular belief, this has changed dramatically in the past few years as SMBs [...]

Are firewalls enough to protect your company’s network?

Are firewalls enough to protect your company’s network?

October, 2018 | Foster Charles

In the current threat landscape, no organization is safe. Even small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with firewall solutions can be potential cybercrime targets. With previous incidents on [...]

Is it worth investing in VPN?

Is it worth investing in VPN?

October, 2018 | Foster Charles

You've probably noticed that many individuals and organizations have jumped onto the VPN (virtual private network) bandwagon. It can be easy to think of such technologies as a blanket solution to the [...]

How to educate your employees so they don't accidentally leak information

How to educate your employees so they don't accidentally leak information

August, 2018 | Foster Charles

Dysfunctional technology is often the first thing that people blame when there’s a data breach, but studies have consistently shown that human error is behind the majority of cases. In fact, one of [...]

Regular cybersecurity assessments help keep businesses safe

Regular cybersecurity assessments help keep businesses safe

July, 2018 | Foster Charles

Business owners should view their cybersecurity programs as two-tiered endeavors. One tier requires having the right equipment and software in place to fend off cyberthreats. The second requires [...]

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