New Year, New Threat: Emerging Technology Threats to Watch Out For in 2024

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Not all technology is benign. The rapid pace at which technology is evolving brings new opportunities and challenges for businesses and individuals alike, but some innovations can pose serious threats to our digital security, privacy, and safety. The global cost of a data breach last year was USD $4.45 million—an increase of 15% over the […]

Spoiler: A Successful Network Migration

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By Account Management Lead Corbitt Grow When it is time for a network migration, tensions can be high. Horror stories of down time, frustration, and buyer’s remorse abound. Anderson Technologies recently completed a SharePoint migration for one of our long-term clients, a deep-value investment firm, and their Head of Business Operations was kind enough to […]

Fortifying Your Business: AI and Protecting Your Castle

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https://vimeo.com/891867566 In this portion of our latest webinar, Fortifying Your Business: Exploring Cybersecurity Best Practices and the Impact of AI, Principal Mark Anderson outlines best practices to protect every entry point into the “castle” that is your business network. If video isn’t for you, the transcript for this portion of the talk is below. To […]

Anderson Technologies Recognized as Best in IT for 2023

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By Founding Principal Amy O. Anderson Anderson Technologies has been featured by Small Business Monthly as one of St. Louis’s Best IT Firms or Best Cybersecurity Firms for the past seven years, and now claims both titles—along with being named as a Future Top 50 Small Business—for 2023! Take a Look at the Small Business Monthly […]

What’s in Store in ’24?

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By Account Manager Corbitt Grow We’re always looking toward the future. In businesses like Anderson Technologies that run on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), we look forward in 90 day, one year, 3 year, and even 10 year increments. Perhaps you’ve had your eye on 2024 for a while now. Does it still look how you […]

Preserving Digital Trust: A Comprehensive Guide to Cybersecurity Monitoring

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By Principal Farica Chang How much do you trust the security, privacy, and reliability of the digital technologies you use every day? The concept of digital trust has gained significant attention in recent years. In a world where digital technologies are ubiquitous, digital trust has become a critical factor in ensuring the success of businesses […]

5 Lessons to Learn from the Las Vegas Hacks

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By Principal Farica Chang Another day, another piece of breaking news about a cyberattack. They can feel like background noise. After all, things like that only happen to giant corporations, right? For example, St. Louis businesses may feel isolated from huge events like Colonial Pipeline or the recent MGM Resorts/Caesars Entertainment hacks. The truth is […]

Proven Tips and Strategies for Ransomware Prevention

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By IT Director Luke Bragg Are you aware that an invisible thief could be lurking in your computer right now, ready to strike at any moment? This thief is ransomware, malicious software designed to hold your data hostage. One moment you’re working on your computer, and the next, all your files are hijacked—inaccessible—and held for […]

What Is a Password Policy? Strengthening Your Business’s Cybersecurity Foundation

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In today’s digital landscape, businesses of all sizes are at risk of falling victim to cyberattacks. One of the most effective ways to protect your company’s sensitive data and IT infrastructure is by implementing a robust password policy. We’ll discuss what a password policy is, the elements that make a strong password and password policy, […]

Diagnosing the Ransomware “Problem” [Updated for 2023]

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Day after day, new stories of ransomware shutting down companies and governments fill our news cycle and often end with million-dollar ransoms being paid to cybercriminals. The threat of ransomware can feel overwhelming. How should business owners keep this terrible problem from attacking them? What if the answer to that question was to stop focusing […]