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Operating systems can’t last forever. Windows 10 is out the door on October 14th—but you might want to start prepping now. Microsoft won’t be providing security updates to Windows 10 anymore after that point. What are security updates? Security updates are pushed...
Smart business owners aren’t only investing in cybersecurity products and software packages to keep their data safe: they’re keeping tabs on their teams’ cybersecurity awareness. It’s even smarter to think of this practice as part of your security stack. If you’re...
The statistics on cyberattacks are staggering. Around 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent daily. Over 4 million websites are infected with malware. These attacks target businesses of all sizes in all industries. Mitigating your network security vulnerabilities can...
The internet has the power to connect us with the world around us, whether it’s across the globe or just across the street. With more and more people turning to the internet to find information, work, and shop, the potential for data breaches also grows. Data from IBM...
‘Tis the season for resolutions! Business owners: is your current cybersecurity plan cutting it in the new year? If you’ve grown in 2023, it’s time to consider what you need to do to ensure your hard work is protected. We’ve compiled a list of the most important steps...
In the digital age, information is a valuable business resource. As its value increases, so does the importance of data laws. This has led to the rise of compliance analysis. Without proper compliance analysis, your company could face heavy fines. For example, if...
Peoria is a business-centered region with 1.2 million small businesses, constituting a whopping 99.6% of all businesses in Illinois. These businesses form the backbone of the state’s economy. In today’s digital age, protecting customer data is paramount for Peoria...
The average data breach costs over $4 million. This is impossible for many companies to overcome, especially those new to their industry. Data breaches can also cause permanent damage to your company’s reputation.Understanding cyber risks can protect your company from...
Data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.45 million in losses. No modern business operates without information technology. Through IT, businesses are able to increase streamline tasks and enhance efficiency. However, it’s far from the perfect system. Doing...
As we get into the summer, many business owners and employees look forward to a well-deserved break. However, …
A shop running Global Shop Solutions or JobBOSS needs one IT provider that owns everything the ERP sits on top of: the server or the internet connection that reaches the vendor's cloud, the PCs in the office and on the floor, the network between them, the backups, the...
Yes. CMMC is still required. On July 13, 2026, the Pentagon suspended only the Phase 2 rollout, the step that would have made third-party C3PAO assessments mandatory for most contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information starting November 10, 2026. Phase 1...
Copilot uses the access your employees already have. Before you turn it on, someone has to find out who can see what. Here is what that means for a business owner and what you can do this week.
Microsoft’s free Windows 10 extension covers personal devices only. Business ESU year one ends October 13, 2026, the same day Office 2021 reaches end of support. Here is what that means for Central Illinois businesses.
IT monitoring on its own only reports. Preventing downtime takes three more things: a maintenance schedule that acts on what monitoring finds, a hardware replacement plan, and a person who already knows your network. Facet Technologies treats monitoring as the input,...