What are Co-Managed IT Services? Are They Right For You?
With the increasing complexity of IT, many SMBs are turning to co-managed IT services to focus on business growth rather than daily IT support. Co-managed IT allows organizations to divide responsibilities with a managed service provider, gaining access to expertise and resources while maintaining alignment with business goals and improving efficiency.
Outsourced IT Support & Management – Pros, Cons, Costs
Outsourced IT support allows businesses to manage their IT operations smoothly and reliably by leveraging the expertise of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) at a fraction of the cost of in-house staff. Co-managed IT support offers additional flexibility, enabling businesses to divide IT responsibilities between internal teams and external providers, ensuring comprehensive and tailored IT solutions.
5 Digital Transformation Success Factors
Digital transformation success hinges on careful planning, strategy, and support, rather than just technology. Key factors for success include being proactive, avoiding quick fixes, focusing on needs rather than tools, prioritizing user adoption, and leveraging external expertise to navigate and support the transformation journey.
Lessons from the Biggest Data Breaches in 2022
In this blog post, we delve into three significant data breaches from 2022 involving Okta, Microsoft, and Nvidia, all linked to the Lapsus$ group—a hacking group allegedly run by teenagers. By examining these breaches, we uncover key lessons about the importance of social engineering awareness, robust third-party risk management, and the necessity for comprehensive, multi-layered cybersecurity strategies to protect against both sophisticated and unsophisticated cyber threats.
Multifactor Authentication: A Critical Piece of Your Cybersecurity Strategy
Multifactor authentication (MFA) enhances security by requiring multiple forms of verification, making it harder for unauthorized users to access systems even if they obtain a password. It’s essential for all organizations, especially in highly-regulated sectors, and should be part of a comprehensive, multilayered cybersecurity strategy to effectively mitigate cyber threats and ensure compliance.
Year-End IT Planning & Reviewing Your IT Roadmap
As the year ends, it’s crucial to review and realign your IT planning and strategy to ensure it aligns with business goals and drives growth. This involves evaluating your current IT roadmap, assessing business objectives, reviewing performance indicators, and using these insights to set strategic goals for the upcoming year.
The Importance of Digital Transformation in Business
As businesses adapt to a rapidly evolving digital landscape, digital transformation has become essential for staying competitive and efficient. By evaluating workflows, integrating new technologies, and leveraging expert strategies, companies can optimize operations, enhance customer experience, and drive growth.
4 Tools to Evaluate and Improve Your Cybersecurity Posture
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, recognized every October, emphasizes the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity practices year-round. To support this initiative, Coretelligent offers valuable resources such as a Cybersecurity Evaluation Checklist, risk mitigation case studies, and videos on best practices and defense-in-depth strategies to help businesses strengthen their cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity and the Human Element
Cybercriminals often bypass perimeter security measures by targeting humans, exploiting errors, and using social engineering tactics like phishing to gain sensitive information and credentials. Implementing strong cybersecurity policies, providing regular user awareness training, using multi-factor authentication, and employing active security monitoring can help mitigate these risks and protect your organization’s data.
The Importance of Data Loss Prevention
Data loss prevention (DLP) involves implementing systems, policies, and training to protect sensitive information from being misused, lost, or accessed by unauthorized users. Businesses can reduce the risk of data loss by developing comprehensive security policies, conducting regular vulnerability assessments, implementing access controls, and ensuring proper data backup and disaster recovery plans.