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 […]

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 […]

Proven Tips and Strategies for Ransomware Prevention

Human Behavior Impacts Cyber Security

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 […]

St. Louis IT Leaders Speak On Cybersecurity

St. Louis makes a great home for managed IT services

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 […]

The Comfort of Correctly-Budgeted IT [Updated for 2023]

A Correct Budget Means No Surprises

By IT Director Luke Bragg I know more than one business owner who feels overwhelmed trying to be an expert at everything: operations, HR, financials, marketing, technology, and sales. The fact is, whether they’re an expert or not, they’re responsible for everything, all while keeping their clients happy. When juggling these different roles, business owners […]

The True Cost of a Data Breach

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by IT Director Luke Bragg * The figures presented below come from Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022, an annual analysis of data breaches conducted by the Ponemon Institute and published by IBM Security. The last thing anyone wants to imagine is a data breach happening to their company, but it’s getting to be […]

Meet Windows 11: Your Next OS

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After its first release in October 2021, Windows 11—Microsoft’s newest major release—is starting to gain traction. Most new machines come with it pre-installed so you may already be running Windows 10 and 11 side-by-side in your organization. Is it time to update your business’ operating system (OS) from Windows 10? Let’s break down some of […]