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If it seems like keeping your business protected from cyberattacks has become more difficult since the pandemic, it is not your imagination. Cybercrime of all types has been on the rise and includes everything from cloud jacking to ransomware attacks.

The ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline in May 2021 showed just how widespread the impact of this type of attack can be.

How many backups of your business data does your company have? Do you think one is enough? You might be surprised to find out that you need more than a single backup copy of your data if you want to avoid the high costs of a ransomware attack, hard drive crash or other data loss incident.

Why do so many companies that have a backup end up needing to pay a ransom when hit with ransomware?

Microsoft Edge was first introduced in 2015. However, it wasn’t really in widespread use until recently. It languished behind just about every major browser for years (including the Internet Explorer that it was replacing).

This is going to be a busy year for summer vacations. The country is opening back up due to the COVID-19 vaccines and people are planning overdue vacations in celebration.

How well are you keeping track of mobile devices that can access your business apps and data? If you are like many businesses out there, mobile security may be taking a backseat to IT security for servers and computers.

An offboarding process is an important part of the employee life cycle. If it is not done correctly, company data can be at risk and hard-won corporate knowledge can be lost.

One of the biggest cybersecurity stories in recent history is the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline. In fact, it is still impacting gas stations across the East and Southeast!

Finding new features in the tools you already use is like a gift. Some features can translate into significant time and cost savings. However, that is only if you know that they are available to use and how to use them.