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3 Steps to Cybersecurity on a Small Business Budget

You know that a thorough cybersecurity plan is essential to protect your assets and information. The threat of cyber attacks on small businesses is higher than ever, and damages from an attack can take months and up to a year for most companies to recover from, if they can recover at all.

So, how can you be sure your organization is doing the right things to prevent damage that can be caused by cyber threats and keep it within a small business budget? 

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Choosing the Right IT Managed Service Provider

Working with a managed service provider to support your company’s IT needs is a cost-effective way to increase productivity and remain competitive in an unpredictable business environment. However, not all managed service providers are alike. When partnering with a managed service provider, it’s important to consider what characteristics make an MSP stand out among the top managed service providers for IT.

This article will help you identify things to look for in your search for an IT service provider. For customized and flexible IT services, reach out to our team of experts today.

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Why Do Companies Use Outsourcing?

All companies need to be able to continuously adapt to changing technology needs. The decision to outsource your IT depends on several factors, including your organization’s size, specialties, and needs.

While some companies may prefer to hire an in-house IT team, outsourcing these tasks and processes can be beneficial. This article will explore some of the reasons companies choose to outsource their IT services to a third party.

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Celebrating our November Team Member Anniversaries

We love taking any opportunity to talk about how awesome our team is. In this season of giving thanks and showing appreciation, we wanted to do just that!

Our team is full of skilled, curious, and personable IT professionals that work to provide our clients with the best experience possible, from start to finish. These folks below embody all those traits and more and help keep us up and running on a daily basis.

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Marissa Explains IT All: Advice for Using Public WiFi

Over the past couple of years, we’ve likely all found ourselves in a position where we needed to get some work done, but our only internet option was public wifi.

Whether you like to head to your local coffee shop or get some work done in a bookstore, oftentimes there is no other option for you to use.

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Bytes & Brews: De-Spooking the Most Common Cybersecurity Threats

It’s officially Spooky Season, but no need to fear… we’re bringing you another Bytes & Brews webinar to help keep your business from getting spooked. 

But, we’re doing it with a twist. We’re splitting our usual webinar into 5 short videos. Check them out below!

De-Spooking Cyber Threats – Episode 5 – Managing Hazardous Risks


De-Spooking Cyber Threats – Episode 4 – Mutated Malware


De-Spooking Cyber Threats – Episode 3 – The Ghost Stories of Cybersecurity


De-Spooking Cyber Threats – Episode 2 – Detecting Monsters Under the Bed


De-Spooking Cyber Threats – Episode 1 – Don’t Go Batty!


Join us as we enjoy some coffee brews and chat about how you can avoid the cybersecurity scaries (and easy tips to share with your team).

 

WHAT’S IN THE videos?
  1. Don’t go batty: tips for securely navigating the hybrid workplace
  2. Ways to detect for monsters under your bed (and to mitigate the effects of a cybersecurity event)
  3. The scariest ghost stories of cybersecurity (and how the right IT security strategy protects your business)
  4. Why implementing an advanced anti-virus helps to avoid mutated malware
  5. How hazardous risk management plays in a key role in IT security

 

Shoutout to our friends over at Capitol Coffee

Shoutout to our friends over at Capitol Coffee for providing an awesome swag bag for our registrant giveaway!

“Family owned and locally roasted in Wake Forest, North Carolina, we are focused on one simple vision: To provide a moment of calm before the chaos with a unique tasting experience of evenly roasted, rich, full-bodied flavor in every sip.

Lil’ Red is roasted in small batches. Our roasting process preserves the optimal flavor profile of our beans so that you receive the same high-quality coffee with every order.”

Check them out!

 

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Celebrating our September Team Member Anniversaries!

As we wrap up another month and the seasons begin to change, we wanted to take some time to recognize a few special people. Yes, we’re IT experts. But we’re also a team of sincere people who are committed to helping both their clients, and fellow team members reach their fullest potential.

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Why Your Business Needs a Better Way to Respond to Attacks

It’s no secret that the risk of a cyberattack is high. As threats continue to evolve, it’s no longer a matter of if but when a threat will get past your security defenses. When that happens, you need to be prepared with a plan of action that not only identifies potential threats but also jumps into action to help minimize the damage done.

Fortunately, there is a proactive security solution that not only decreases your risk of being attacked in the first place but also saves your organization valuable time and resources should one manage to get through.

Continue reading for a look into our Managed Detection & Response security service and how it compares to other solutions.

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Bytes & Brews: Fall Into Budgeting Season with a Solid IT Plan

Fall is officially here bringing cooler temps, colorful leaves, and trips to the pumpkin patch.

Bundle up with us for a new webinar series, “Bytes + Brews”, as we head to our local coffee shop to chat all things technology.

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WorkSmart Named on Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50

WorkSmart has been named on the Triangle Business Journal’s list of the fifty fastest-growing companies in the region for the 4th year in a row!