It used to be that IT services providers would sell you an expensive firewall, install the “best” antivirus, do some kind of patch management, and call you secure. Covid changed all that. A hasty transition to remote work opened up a wave of vulnerabilities that allowed hackers to seize the moment, and seize they did!
I was at a conference where I asked a group of IT professionals what they’re doing about security. I mentioned that we adopted Microsoft 365 Business Premium to protect our clients, and the general response was “you can’t trust Microsoft to protect Microsoft.” While I can empathize with that sentiment, the group didn’t have much
You, the farmer, have a lovely den of hens, providing you with a daily supply of fresh eggs. It wasn’t long before the clever fox took notice. First, the fox jumped over the fence and made off with a few eggs. So, you built a taller fence. Next, the fox burrowed under the fence and made
If you ask me what’s the most important thing you can do for cyber security, the answer is easy: MFA (multi-factor authentication). Password theft remains the most common cause of cyber security breaches, and MFA is the best way to combat password theft. So it’s a real shame that we still get pushback from some
A small business owner looking at the range of Microsoft 365 subscriptions will find 4 options: When Office 365 (now renamed Microsoft 365) was first introduced, some clients opted for the $5/mo Basic plan because they already “owned” a bootleg copy of Office. Since then, the business community has come to appreciate the benefit of
If you’re wondering whether to subscribe to Microsoft 365 Business Premium vs E3, I have a question for you: Do you need more than 300 licenses? If the answer is no, the answer is simple. Get Business Premium. It’s MUCH cheaper at $22/mo vs $36/mo (pricing starting March 2022). If you’re a small business owner, you can
