The cloud has become a hot destination in recent years. It’s what helped launch the paradigm of digital transformation that has changed how business is conducted. It has changed the role of IT, pushing IT teams to evolve and develop new skill sets and strategies. The cloud has allowed companies to achieve greater scalability, agility,…

For a CEO, CISO, or a security professional, nothing instigates a wave of panic like receiving a dreaded message such as “Your files have been encrypted” with a link that reveals a ransom demand. However, sometimes what is most feared – the ransom demand – is not the financial punch that hurts the most. Often,…

Businesses are facing an uphill battle when it comes to cybersecurity. The number of threat actors is multiplying daily, as are their skills and attacks. Simultaneously, security leaders, already dealing with staff and skills shortages, must do more with lower budgets. How can a business amp up its security in such turbulent times? In a…

The last few years have put SMBs in a precarious position, and it doesn’t appear as though their situation will ease any time soon. Current inflation rates and a looming recession have forced many to tighten their belts and reevaluate how their budgets are distributed across different departments. In the wake of several years of…

Nearly every type of business has had to contend with staffing shortages of some type over the past few years. Talent that is in demand is hard to find, and it’s especially true in cybersecurity. Unfortunately, the lack of cybersecurity professionals in the field today presents greater challenges than just filling job openings. The Consequences…

It’s been three years since COVID first made headlines, and although we’ve come a long way since then, some of our pandemic-coping strategies have become commonplace. For example, the shift to remote work has been embraced by employees who report they have a better work-life balance and are happier, more productive, and more engaged in their work.…