With security threats on the rise (there has been a 300% increase this year in ransomware attacks), many small and medium businesses are concerned they may be next. To address this concern Microsoft has designed Microsoft Defender for business which is an new endpoint security solution that brings enterprise grade security to small and medium businesses.
Geek Speak
The Channel is Changing
The channel has grown and changed over the years from VARs and Resellers to Solution Providers or MSPs. With the vast shift over the years some wonder if we should even be called “the channel” anymore.
Education is Power
In today’s ever changing world businesses must capture opportunities in order to stay competitive. Thus it is more important than ever to educate yourself on the ever changing landscape by implementing new opportunities, and growing your knowledge. We meet up with Aaron Garza who shares with us the ever changing landscape as well as what he is recommending to his partners to stay up to date.
Increase in Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attacks
The telecommunication industry keeps the world connected. Through data and voice communication apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to standard VoIP services, telecommunications has come a long way. With data and voice being an integral part of many businesses it makes telecommunications a top target for attacks of DDOS.
A Sit Down with Acronis’s CEO Patrick Pulvermueller
In July of 2022 industry veteran Patrick Pulvermueller joined Acronis as there CEO. With an extensive background in product development, a stint at GoDaddy and many executive positions in his career Pulvermueller is a great fit. Harry gets a moment at the Acronis Cyberfit conference to chat with Patrick about the three things he is focusing on in his new role and what he sees for the future of Acronis.
Tales from the Trenches: Cyberattacks
We focus on cyberattacks on government agencies, high tech companies, and other large companies but think, it will never happen to me. What do I have to offer these attackers? However, organizations and individuals around the world are increasingly finding themselves with lost data, stolen money, and or disruption to their computers.
Continued Education in Q4
Most businesses today recognize the importance of continued education not only to keep up to date on product knowledge, but to maximize staff potential and keep your competitive edge in the marketplace. As MSPs keeping current on the latest updates, patches, risks, and saving money techniques can be hard.