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The Role of Managed IT Services in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Disasters can strike at any time, and without a proper disaster recovery and business continuity plan, businesses can suffer significant financial and reputational damage. Managed IT services play a crucial role in helping businesses to prepare for and recover from disasters. First, managed IT services providers can help businesses to develop a comprehensive disaster recovery …

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Credential Harvesting

What Is Credential Harvesting?

Getting the first access is the first stage in every cyberattack. The use of stolen credentials, the username and password combination used by authorized users to access secure systems and data, is another popular and efficient way to get past a company’s defenses.  Cybercriminals are increasingly able to collect usernames and passwords in bulk using …

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Data Retention Policy

Why a Data Retention Policy Is Necessary

What Is a Data Retention Policy?  A data retention policy guarantees that businesses follow a uniform procedure for archiving and deleting their data. Different types of data should be listed together with their formats, storage locations, and retention periods. Keeping costs under control also requires effective, legal data disposal. The policy should specify who in …

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IT risk management

IT Risk Management: What is it?

What is Risk Management in Information Technology (IT)? Information technology risk management, also known as “information security risk management,” refers to the policies, practices, and technologies that a business employs to counteract threats from bad actors and lessen information technology flaws that have a negative impact on data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Basics of IT …

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