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Throughout the nation, hospitals and other medical institutions are under cyberattack; in fact, the threat has reached the level that the Joint Cybersecurity Advisory released a press release warning of ransomware attacks. Travis County's Central Health is the latest victim of this unsettling trend. However, they won't be the last; learn how to protect your organization.

For many, IT is synonymous with waiting on hold with technical support, dealing with frustrating, unexplainable computer issues, and running into complex problems that get in the way of actual work. It can sometimes feel like the whole world has to constantly catch up to technology, when technology is supposed to make us all more efficient and effective. The question is, how can modern IT be best utilized to drive your business forward? Better yet, can it be done delightfully?

Hacking is on the rise: a quick look at the news can confirm this disturbing trend. Recent attacks include those made on Tyler Technologies (a Dallas-based software company that provides software to schools) and UHS (one of the largest hospital systems in the U.S.).  But not only large organizations are being attacked. As small to medium-sized businesses shift to remote workplace solutions they are being heavily targeted. In 2020, if you're only "doing your best" when it comes to cybersecurity, we hate to break it to you, you're not doing enough. Fortunately, there's a simple and cost-effective way to improve your cybersecurity profile: partnering with a dedicated Managed Service Provider (MSP). In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, taking place this October, we're detailing all the ways working with an MSP can make you safer.

If you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, you’ve likely had a challenging year attempting to adjust to the sudden need for a socially distanced working environment. But as you already know, when you’re leading an organization, the next test is always right around the corner. The latest news that might keep you up at night is the rise in hacking since Covid-19 shifted us all into the remote revolution. With everyone from the FBI to the UN warning of increased cybersecurity threats, many businesses have turned to specialized Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to boost their cybersecurity profiles.

Many business owners are settling into the reality of relying on a remote workforce for the foreseeable future. But finding your groove can quickly come to a screeching halt if you haven't updated your Backup & Disaster Recovery Plan (BDR) to reflect the changes in your operational setup. Here, we'll detail three of the most important steps you can take to ensure your business continuity plans are cohesive, even when your workforce is spread out.