Month: May 2021

With the American Rescue Plan passing into law in March 2021, $350 billion in flexible aid will be distributed to state and local governments. These free dollars are a unique opportunity for government entities to invest in technology to improve engagement with their local communities. From modernizing legacy and outdated IT systems to improving cybersecurity posture, let’s take a closer look …

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Restaurants are part of a fast-paced industry and serve hundreds or even thousands of customers a day. With all of the prep work that goes into the daily grind, they may put cybersecurity on the back burner. However, restaurants need to have a strong cybersecurity plan in place to protect their business and customers. That’s …

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According to reporting from the National League of Cities (NLC), only 25% of local governments have a cybersecurity strategy in place. Cybersecurity is the key to protecting city residents from ransomware attacks, hacks, and more. Whether big or small, cities that fall subject to these attacks can experience dire consequences. Check out some examples of …

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All businesses need to be mindful of data management issues that can cause downtime and loss of important company data. Any business can fall prey to these issues — reporting indicates that 90% of companies have experienced technical issues that led to downtime. To make sure your company is safe from data loss and downtime, …

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When you create passwords for personal and business use, you must consider the security implications. About 80% of data breaches in 2019 were caused by password compromise.  To help you maximize security, here is what you need to know about passwords. Reusing Passwords Can Become a Cybersecurity Nightmare You have probably already heard that reusing passwords is a bad …

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Ransomware operators are becoming more strategically advanced in their cyber threat designs. Victims now have to worry about threats beyond malware and ransomware — they need additional cybersecurity measures in place to protect themselves from more sophisticated, published attacks. Take a look at some of the emerging cyber threats that your organization should watch out …

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