BYOD: What SMBs Should Know
Every SMB should have a BYOD policy in place. Here are some things you should know......»»
BYOD: 3 ways Apple keeps you secure when you Bring Your Own Device
A Bring Your Own Device work environment is exactly what it sounds like – you use your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook to also tackle whatever work responsibilities you may have. Whether it’s answering emails, keeping up with your team over messaging,.....»»
Balancing security risks and innovation potential of shadow IT teams
Shadow IT teams, also known as rogue IT teams, have grown in popularity in recent years due to the rise of cloud-based apps and remote work. However, this has led to operational tension and security risks within many businesses. 58% of SMBs have expe.....»»
Uncovering the most pressing cybersecurity concerns for SMBs
In this Help Net Security video interview, James Edgar, CISO at Fleetcor, discusses what consequences SMBs are most concerned about when it comes to cyberattacks, what technology SMBs are most interested in, and much more. The post Uncovering the mos.....»»
Four steps SMBs can take to close SaaS security gaps
Despite economic volatility and tighter budgets, adoption of software as a service (SaaS) continues to increase. Gartner forecasts a 16.8% growth for SaaS in 2023 as companies – including SMBs – add new SaaS platforms to their IT stack. T.....»»
Check Point Infinity Spark protects SMBs from security risks
Check Point has introduced Check Point Infinity Spark, a threat prevention solution that delivers AI security and integrated connectivity to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Infinity Spark offers enterprise grade security across networks, em.....»»
The risks and benefits of starting a vCISO practice
There is a definite trend of MSPs shifting into security. There are a number of very good reasons for this, including the fact that other services traditionally offered are becoming commoditized, as well as the increasing threat that SMEs and SMBs ar.....»»
Cyber insurance can offset the risks of potential breaches
SMBs are aware of increasing cyber threats and allocating resources and investing in areas such as network and cloud security, according to Datto. Key takeaways from this survey include: About a fifth of IT budget is dedicated to security and many ar.....»»
Zyxel Astra prevents unauthorized endpoint access
Zyxel Networks launched the Zyxel Astra, a new cloud-based endpoint security service that enables SMBs to secure remote users regardless of their location. Designed to address the unique network security challenges presented by hybrid work environmen.....»»
Zyxel releases XMG1930 series of switches for SMBs
Zyxel Networks has launched the XMG1930 series switches that provide SMBs, system integrators, managed service providers, and small internet service providers with a solution to support the increasing bandwidth requirements driven by advanced busines.....»»
The essential tech supporting SMBs
Dell’s Sarah Burkhart on identifying the right devices for your small or medium-sized business.....»»
Fear of cyberattacks drives SMBs to spend more on software
Despite fears of a looming recession, SMBs in the U.S. are spending more on software in 2023, according to Capterra’s 2023 SMB Software Buying Trends Survey. 75% of U.S. SMBs estimate they’ll spend more on software in 2023 compared to 2022. Along.....»»
Best practices for implementing a company-wide risk analysis program
For most organizations today, the threat surface is broad and getting broader. There are the obvious concerns like the user base, remote or BYOD computing, on-premises infrastructure, and cloud, SaaS, and virtual environments. But as companies and su.....»»
Azure will now protect SMBs from DDoS attacks
Microsoft has released a new SKU for Azure DDoS Protection, specifically tailored for the needs of SMBs......»»
Datto EDR strengthens endpoint security for MSPs and SMBs
Datto introduced Datto EDR, tailored for today’s MSPs and small to midsize businesses (SMBs) to help detect threats that evade other defenses. Having the right cybersecurity tools in place is more important than ever. Year-over-year ransomware atta.....»»
SkyKick Security Manager enables ITSPs to manage Microsoft 365 security
SkyKick releases Security Manager to help IT partners better protect customers in the cloud and accelerate growth by reducing the cost and complexity of delivering security services for their customers. As SMBs continue their shift to the cloud – a.....»»
Zscaler unveils data protection innovations to help organizations mitigate security risks
Zscaler announced new data protection innovations that build upon a rich heritage of securing data across all cloud apps for data in motion, data at rest, and BYOD assets with accuracy and scale. The new advancements accelerate data protection progra.....»»
SMBs vs. large enterprises: Not all compromises are created equal
Attackers view smaller organizations as having fewer security protocols in place, therefore requiring less effort to compromise. Lumu has found that compromise is significantly different for small businesses than for medium-sized and large enterprise.....»»
SMBs are hardest-hit by ransomware
Coalition announced the mid-year update to its 2022 Cyber Claims Report detailing the evolution of cyber trends, revealinig that small businesses have become bigger targets, overall incidents are down, and ransomware attacks are declining as demands.....»»
Why Apple devices offer the best balance for BYOD programs
Bring your own device (BYOD) programs are a common way for companies to streamline technology management and security. With BYOD, employees can use their personal phones and tablets for work-related purposes when away from their primary company-supp.....»»
Apple"s privacy changes are causing many SMBs to lose money
Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature may be denting revenues of some small businesses......»»