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PowerSchool Data Breach Explained
The recent PowerSchool data breach has sent shockwaves through the education sector, exposing sensitive information of millions of students and teachers across North America. This massive cyberattack, discovered in late December 2024, has affected thousands of school districts and highlighted the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures in educational institutions.
Quarterly Backup Testing – Why and How?
This is where the importance of regular backup testing comes into play, and specifically, why quarterly backup testing should be a non-negotiable part of your IT strategy even if you utilize a Managed IT Provider.
24/7 IT Support Benefits
As technology continues to be the backbone of modern enterprises, 24/7 IT support offers a multitude of benefits that can significantly impact a company’s success and longevity.
Chicago Outsourced IT
A Chicago outsourced IT provider in should offer a comprehensive suite of services to ensure businesses stay on top of their technology needs while implementing and maintaining robust security.
Best Business Firewall Comparison
Based on extensive research among network engineers and IT administrators, ATYXIT has come up with a list of firewalls in order to determine the best business firewall. Here are the most commonly used firewalls in businesses in 2024, along with their pros and cons: 1....
Cybersecurity Audit: Business Guide
A Comprehensive Guide to Performing a Cybersecurity Audit for Businesses In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity audits have become essential for businesses that want to protect their assets, data, and reputation. This guide will walk you through the process of...
Implementing Business 2FA
Implementing business 2FA (two-factor authentication) is a crucial step in enhancing cybersecurity at your organization. Here’s a comprehensive guide with some tips on rolling out 2FA effectively across all your employees:
Useful PowerShell Commands
PowerShell has become an essential tool for Windows Server and Active Directory management. Here’s a guide to some of the most useful PowerShell commands for these types of environments that are guaranteed to make both your life and management easier.
The Role of Employee Cybersecurity Training
In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, employee cybersecurity training alongside immutable backups has emerged as a critical component of a robust defense strategy for businesses.
Ransomware Recovery Guide
This article explores the role of data backups, particularly immutable backups, in protecting businesses from ransomware attacks and provides a ransomware recovery guide that covers the the recovery process for companies with and without proper backup strategies.
Business Technology in 2025
The business technology in 2025 is poised for significant transformation. From artificial intelligence to sustainability initiatives, companies are gearing up for a future that promises both exciting opportunities and complex challenges.
Understanding the Fortigate Vulnerability
In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, posing significant risks to businesses of all sizes. Recently, a critical vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiManager, identified as CVE-2024-47575, has highlighted the urgent need...
The White House on BGP Security
Recognizing the urgent need to address these vulnerabilities, the Biden administration has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to enhance BGP security.
YubiKey Vulnerability Discovered
A YubiKey vulnerability discovered! YubiKeys, popular security devices used for two-factor authentication, have been found to be vulnerable to cloning attacks. This discovery was made by researchers from the NinjaLab in France.
CrowdStrike Response to Outage
CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm, recently faced criticism from its competitors following a major software update failure that led to a global IT outage. Michael Sentonas, CrowdStrike’s president, expressed his discontent with what he described as “shady” tactics employed by rival companies attempting to capitalize on the situation by instilling fear among CrowdStrike’s customers and capturing market share.
Russian hackers using spyware exploits
Google has recently uncovered concerning evidence that Russian government hackers are utilizing spyware exploits that are closely linked to those developed by well-known spyware creators: Intellexa and NSO Group. This revelation was made public in a blog post by Google on August 29, highlighting the increasing threat posed by state-sponsored cyberattacks.
$1.38 Billion Stolen by Hackers in First Half of 2024
According to blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs, $1.38 billion was stolen by hackers from January 1 to June 24, a substantial increase from the $657 million reported during the same period in the previous year.
Navigating Digital Transformation
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, digital transformation is no longer a luxury but a necessity for organizations seeking to remain competitive and innovative. As a top priority for business decision-makers, digital transformation involves integrating digital technologies into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how operations are conducted and delivering value to customers.
Harnessing Business Process Automation
Business Process Automation (BPA) has emerged as a powerful strategy to achieve these goals, making it a topic of significant interest for business decision-makers. This blog post explores the essentials of BPA, its benefits, and how it can be strategically implemented to drive business success.
Quantum Computing: A New Frontier
Quantum computing is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting and transformative areas in technology today. Quantum Computing garners a lot of attention due to its potential to revolutionize various industries by solving complex problems beyond the capabilities of what we understand to be classical computers.
Exploring the Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a pivotal force in the technological landscape, revolutionizing how devices connect, communicate, and interact with each other. IoT garners significant attention due to its vast potential and transformative impact across various industries.
The Rise of Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology has emerged as one of the most transformative innovations of the 21st century. As a decentralized and secure way of recording transactions, blockchain has far-reaching implications across various industries. This blog post explores the fundamentals of blockchain technology, its current applications, and its potential to revolutionize different sectors.
Embracing Technology Trends: A Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Business Leaders in 2024
As we navigate through 2024, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Emerging technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. However, the challenge lies in...
Avoid Using Windows Home For Your Business
While Windows Home editions might seem like a cost-effective option, they lack many essential features that businesses need. This blog post will delve into why businesses should avoid using Windows Home editions and instead opt for the more robust Windows Pro editions.
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