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Dec 11, 2023•60 min read•Bharath

15 best VPN services for small business

Introduction In today’s digital landscape, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face increasing cybersecurity threats. Protecting sensitive data and ensuring internet privacy have become top priorities. One effective solution that can enhance SMB cyber protection is the use of virtual private network (VPN) services. VPNs provide a secure and encrypted connection, shielding businesses from potential cyberattacks […]

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Dec 11, 2023•64 min read•Bharath

15 best network security software solutions for small business

Introduction In today’s interconnected world, network security is paramount for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The rise of cyber threats and vulnerabilities has made it crucial for SMBs to invest in reliable network security software. By implementing the right solutions, SMBs can protect their networks, ensure data integrity, and safeguard their overall business operations. In […]

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Oct 10, 2023•5 min read•Sreenivasa Reddy G

10 Ways managed IT services can fortify your Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity has become an essential aspect of any business operation in the digital age. The increase in cyber threats has led to the rise of Managed IT Services as a viable solution for organizations of all sizes to enhance their cybersecurity efforts. This blog post will delve into ten ways that Managed IT Services can […]

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Apr 25, 2020•5 min read•Sreenivasa Reddy G

New forms of cybersecurity threats in 2020

Consumers and their low-value digital assets are no more the targets of cyberattackers, now they are into big tasks that can beget big Ransome. Many federal institutions, including municipal, local, and state government organizations, have already paid huge Ransomes. As we are getting native to innovative technologies, new forms of cybersecurity threats are also evolving […]

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Mar 28, 2020•6 min read•Sreenivasa Reddy G

IT Security challenges: How companies should address it? (2020)

The massive adoption of the work-from-home practice, vulnerable end-point devices, increased use of insecure online services seems to be a coveted season for cyber attackers. This opens multifarious channels for the attackers to seep inside the critical IT infrastructure of companies

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Mar 16, 2020•6 min read•Sreenivasa Reddy G

Salesforce Sandbox data mask for Add-on security and Sandbox refresh process

When it comes to data security, Salesforce sandbox Data Mask is a mighty tool, which is largely used by the Salesforce developer and admins lately. Unlike manually securing the data and access control to the data and sandbox orgs, admins and developers can now use the Data Mask in order to mask the Sandbox data […]

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Feb 25, 2020•6 min read•Sreenivasa Reddy G

The urgency of Cyber Security and the need to secure data in Social Media

Introduction Social media has brought a radical transformation in the way you receive and send messages/information. It has created democratized and streamlined communication edifice, unlike its predecessors. It goes beyond saying that with the cutting-edge innovation, comes listless security risks and perils for both businesses and individuals. People are sharing non-commercial information such as personal […]

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Apr 5, 2019•4 min read•Sreenivasa Reddy G

5 things companies should do right now (IT security)

Introduction There are many things that enterprises have to do immediately to fight the crisis and continue the business. Among that, there are few very important factors such as data backup, IT security, server monitoring, network protection and management of IT infrastructure. IBM X-force says, there was a rise of 14000% of spam in the […]

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2016-11-14T19:19:16•2 min read•

How to back up and restore the CSF Firewall Configuration

<p>How to back up and restore the CSF Firewall Configuration Introduction Prerequisite Procedure Validation Introduction This article Describes you how to backup and restore CSF Firewall Configuration. Prior to making direct edits to the firewall configuration file or changing advanced firewall settings in WHM, a backup of the current configuration should be taken so that […]</p>

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2016-09-19T11:19:59•1 min read•

How to reset my InterWorx (SiteWorx) account password?

<p>Reset my InterWorx (SiteWorx) Account Password After you access your SiteWorx account, follow these steps to reset your password: 1. Log into your SiteWorx account. (eg: www.example.com:2443/siteworx/ ) 2. Under "SiteWorx Menu", click the "Administration" menu item if it is not already open. 3. Click on "User Accounts". 4. Under "Action" option, Click the "Edit" […]</p>

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2017-02-11T10:04:57•2 min read•

How to enable or disable Mod Security in cPanel?

<p>Is your IP frequently blocked when you access a wordpress admin area or any type of script with a web browser? Are you left with the feeling that your IP is blocked or that the Cheap server (or) VPS Server is down or isn’t working? If the answer is “Yes”, then it may have happened […]</p>

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2018-12-03T18:00:35•4 min read•

What is SSL certificate and which one to choose TSL/SSL?(2020)

<p>Many of us might have heard about SSL certification. There must be people who ask what is SSL certificate and TSL as well! Those are an imperative add-on for every website to prove their authenticity and security. Also, all who own or working in internet fields might have familiar with the abbreviation TSL either. Both […]</p>

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2019-03-25T16:26:19•3 min read•

The Internet of Things: A new security risk?

<p>The Internet of Things: A new security risk? You may have heard about the Internet of Things (IoT), but are you aware that your business is already connected to it in some way? Everyday thousands and thousands of things are being connected to the Internet for all sorts of purposes. In the consumer and residential […]</p>

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2019-03-26T13:17:30•3 min read•

Organizational Issues that are making IoT a security risk

<p>Something unusual has happened with the incorporation of IoT technology into business organizations: it is breaking down the dominance of the IT department as the sole custodian of all things tech. This is because IoT technology is tending to be introduced by operation lines and not initiated by the IT department. Line of Business managers […]</p>

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2019-03-26T13:31:07•2 min read•

New security liabilities: The Internet of Things

<p>In previous blogs, we have addressed the data security concerns that arise out of the inherent nature of IoT. However, there are other factors that create new security concerns. First, since many of these devices were designed to solve specific LOB needs, they may be designed for functionality first and security a distant second. And […]</p>

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2019-04-05T13:22:20•2 min read•

What is Ransomware and how can it affect your business?

<p>This cyberattack scheme hasn't garnered nearly as much attention as the usual "break-in-and-steal-data-to-sell-on-the-Internet version," but it can be even more debilitating. Ransomware attacks have begun appearing in the last few years and its practitioners are so polished that in few cases they even have minicall centers to handle your payments and questions. So what is […]</p>

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2019-04-05T13:25:29•1 min read•

With Ransomware, The ONLY cure is prevention

<p>It just keeps showing up in the news. Ransomware seems to just not come to an end. If you haven't heard, ransomware is a particularly nasty virus that freezes access to your data and then demands a ransom, usually in bitcoin. The worst thing about it is that once you are hit, there is almost […]</p>

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2019-04-05T15:20:16•3 min read•

Is that Email a Phishing scheme?

<p>Research has revealed that over half of all users end up opening fraudulent emails and often even fall for them. Phishing is done with the aim of gathering personal information about you, generally related to your finances. The most common reason for the large number of people falling for fraudulent emails is that the phishing […]</p>

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2019-04-05T15:32:38•2 min read•

Phishing scams – A people problem

<p>There are some things that only people can fix. There are many security risks to which your data is susceptible, but there is one method that remains a wonderfully effective hacking tool. That is the phishing scam. This is a legitimate looking email that asks the reader to click on a link. If clicked, the […]</p>

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2019-04-05T15:34:26•2 min read•

Cyber crime and Security for SMBs

<p>Did you know the illicit trading of personal data was worth $3.88 billion last year? Cybercrime is a growing industry known for its innovation. It goes far beyond the image many of us have of some hacker kid in his basement. Many who engage in this activity are professionals and work in large teams. Some […]</p>

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2019-04-05T15:38:25•1 min read•

Don’t steal… It isn’t nice and makes you vulnerable to security hacks

<p>Don’t steal. It isn’t nice. And… it make you extremely vulnerable you security hacks if you “steal” software packages. Smaller firms often will use unlicensed software packages to save money. This is especially true if they only need a program for a specific task. Aside from the legal and ethical issues involved here, there is […]</p>

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2019-04-05T15:40:46•1 min read•

A security hack doesn’t have to mean the end of your company

<p>Statistics are showing that each year over 50% of small firms are victims of a cyber attack or data breach. Why does this matter? Most smaller firms have not prepared business continuity plans to keep their IT infrastructure going in the event of an attack. Failing to do so often leads to the failure of […]</p>

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2019-04-05T15:47:00•3 min read•

5 Ways SMBs can save money on Security

<p>Small-to-medium sized businesses and large enterprises may seem worlds apart, but they face many of the same cyber-security threats. In fact, in recent years, cyber-criminals have increasingly targeted SMBs. This is because it’s widely known that SMBs have a smaller budget, and less in-house expertise, to devote to protection. Thankfully, there are several things SMBs […]</p>

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2019-04-05T16:16:16•3 min read•

Four key components of a Robust security plan every SMB must know

<p>Most businesses are now technology dependent. This means security concerns aren’t just worrisome to large corporate enterprises anymore, but also the neighborhood sandwich shop, the main street tax advisor, and the local non-profit. Regardless of size or type, practically any organization has valuable digital assets and data that should not be breached under any circumstances. […]</p>

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2019-04-05T17:20:37•1 min read•

Cybercrime: In-house protection that only YOU can provide

<p>From the political world to the corporate, all we hear about is hacking, hacking, hacking. Everyone gets hacked, data is stolen, etc. So, the cry goes up for better security protections for everyone's data. Firewalls, virus software, etc., etc., etc. Want to know one of the best ways to protect your data? Train your employees […]</p>

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2019-04-05T17:39:35•2 min read•

NPO’s and volunteer security nightmare

<p>Not-for-profits have an unusual issue regarding security. Firms that have trained, paid full-time employees have a strong level of control over the actions of their workers. NPOs, however, may rely heavily on volunteers whose time in the office may be minimal and sporadic. You may feel grateful for their dedication and be less likely to […]</p>

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2019-04-05T17:41:03•2 min read•

Security and your sub-contractors

<p>So you feel relatively comfortable that you have created cyber security around your data and your employees are trained to avoid security errors in their day-to-day business ( a MAJOR source of security breaches, by the way.) However, you may be overlooking one area where you are exceptionally vulnerable. What protection do you have from […]</p>

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2019-04-05T17:59:19•2 min read•

Penetration testing vs. Vulnerability testing your business network

<p>Hearing "all of your confidential information is extremely vulnerable, we know this because…" is bad news, but whatever follows the ellipses determines just how bad. Consider two scenarios. 1. "All of your confidential information is extremely vulnerable… we know this because a hacker took all of your customers’ credit card info and locked all of […]</p>

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