The last year has put our collective understanding of preparedness to the test. For most businesses, the trifecta of COVID, increasingly hazardous weather events, and an onslaught of ransomware attacks have increased many organizations’ digital vulnerability and the risk of downtime or disaster. These threats have shown us the importance of business continuity and the real-time effects of data disasters […]
Breaking IT Down: AWS CloudTrail
What is AWS CloudTrail? AWS CloudTrail is a service that helps you enable governance, compliance, and operational and risk auditing of your AWS account. Its main function is to keep a continuous log of anything a user does or looks at that is related to the AWS Management Console. Using AWS CloudTrail is an AWS best practice. How […]
Breaking IT Down: AWS IAM Best Practices
Cybersecurity has been the talk of the industry in recent months, for good reason. Recent ransomware attacks have shed light on our collective vulnerability, and it’s clear that American companies need to improve our cybersecurity posture. But cybersecurity is a huge umbrella term, filled with discussions on intricate systems, policies, and players that can be hard to understand. In […]
Five Common Problem Areas for Cloud Cost Optimization
In 2007, there was no such thing as the public cloud market. By the end of 2021, Gartner estimates that it will exceed $330 billion, up 23% just from last year. The massive shift to the cloud in recent years has brought challenges for cloud adopters. For many organizations, one key challenge is adapting to new pricing […]
Unlock 7 Key Benefits with an AWS Partner on Your Side
Do you know the value of working with an AWS Partner? To learn more about the AWS Partner Network, read the white paper! Organizations that are a part of the AWS Partner Network are recognized for their deep knowledge and expertise with the AWS Cloud. Partners work with customers throughout their journey to the cloud, […]
Ransomware & Why You Should Care
Ransomware has been the talk of the town for the last year, and that likely won’t end soon. These attacks jumped 485% in 2020. If you’ve waited in a long line for gas on the East Coast or tried to purchase beef at the grocery store in recent weeks, you and your wallet have felt […]
Improving Security for Remote Workers with Amazon WorkSpaces
Cybersecurity matters. We know this, but the uptick in high-profile ransomware attacks like the SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline hacks of this year are stark reminders of why. These attacks are standouts, but they are a part of a growing trend. Cyberattacks have jumped in the last year, with reports showing that ransomware attacks are up […]
Hackers, Scammers, and Phishing, Oh My! Our staff tips for protecting your data
Security practices have never been more important. If your team is anything like ours, the majority of your employees are probably working remotely. All of your communication may be happening on the phone, in a video call, or over email and a security issue could create a major headache for remote work. Our tips will help […]
An SMB’s Guide to Cloud Migration
It’s no secret– the cloud has gained significant popularity in the last year. COVID-19 and the overnight switch to remote working sped up our collective move to the cloud, and it is here to stay. Gartner forecasts that spending on public cloud usage will grow 18.4 percent in 2021 to $304.9 billion. Are you ready […]
Celebrating Her Tech Story During Women’s History Month
If you follow us on LinkedIn, you’ll know that we’ve been talking about two things all March: Women’s History Month and cybersecurity, especially ransomware. To put the cherry on top of it all, we interviewed Heather Macchi about how she got her start in tech and what she sees on the cybersecurity horizon. As Director […]