The Importance of Employee IT Training in Reducing Business Liability
By Principal Farica Chang Today, it’s not just big businesses who face significant liability risks related to IT and cybersecurity. Legal fees, non-compliance penalties, and increased cyber insurance coverage are just some of the financial repercussions that can follow IT incidents, especially cybersecurity breaches. These costs can be crippling for large corporations (Meta was fined […]
Mitigating Cyber Risks: How to Conduct an IT Audit for Your Business
By Principal Farica Chang One of the more unfortunate consequences of an increasingly digital world are the cyber threats that seem to lurk around every corner. With one hand shielding your company’s information assets and the other orchestrating operations, what’s left to actively fend off attackers? Perhaps you’ve heard unsettling stories of businesses suffering significant […]
Ready to Exit Your Business? Boost Its Value with Updated Technology
By Principal Farica Chang For many baby boomer business owners, the thought of retiring and passing on the baton of their small to medium-sized business (SMB) is becoming not just a future possibility but an impending reality. According to the Exit Planning Institute, a staggering 70% of business owners over 50 are planning to exit […]
Navigating Deceptive Impersonation Scams
Equipped with tactics that play on trust and urgency, scammers around the world have one goal in mind: to deceive you out of your hard-earned money. A particularly insidious method in their toolkit is the impersonation scam, where these criminals camouflage their intentions with a cloak of legitimacy. There are many ways impersonation can be […]
Steering the Ship: Tips for Establishing AI Rules in Your Workplace
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool for enhancing the productivity, efficiency, and creativity of any workplace, but with this power comes with some challenges and risks. Businesses need to be proactive about addressing such risks to use AI effectively. Establishing clear and ethical guidelines, or “AI rules,” for staff interaction is essential. Otherwise, you […]
8 Steps to Modernize Workforce Tech for Small Businesses
Technology is a pivotal tool for driving efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), workforce technology modernization is both an opportunity and a challenge. A recent study found that 45% of businesses modernizing tech saw improved ROI for IT investments. Other important benefits include improved employee retention and decreased cybersecurity risk—not to […]
Preserving Digital Trust: A Comprehensive Guide to Cybersecurity Monitoring
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 […]
Proven Tips and Strategies for Ransomware Prevention
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 […]
How to Find a Quality IT Team in St. Louis
By Project Manager Hadley Grow Overcome Hiring Challenges with Managed IT Services In today’s competitive landscape, finding top-notch IT professionals in St. Louis can be a daunting task for businesses. The increasing demand for skilled tech talent, coupled with the rapid pace of technological advancements, has made hiring the right IT team members more challenging […]
St. Louis IT Leaders Speak On Cybersecurity
IT for business can be confusing, frustrating, and costly. Are you worried you’re wasting resources on the wrong cybersecurity measures? If you find yourself second-guessing IT solutions for your business or are unsure what to prioritize, download our ebook Waging War: What St. Louis Experts Say About Cybercrime. We talked to four local IT experts […]
