In a nutshell, a network security assessment is essentially an audit within your organization's IT environment. Think of it as a review of your network's security measures, which is meant to find vulnerabilities in your system. In the end, the purpose of a network security assessment is to keep your networks, devices, and data secure by discovering any potential cyber-threats - both internal and external to the organization.
Datalink Networks has been apart of the Microsoft CSP program for several years, in which we have seen the benefits this program brings to our customers. We wanted to provide our customers with an end to end Microsoft cloud experience and CSP enables us to do just that. Continue reading to discover what a cloud service provider is, the benefits of the CSP program, how to choose a CSP, and frequently asked questions.
Did you know that 22% of all data breaches in 2020 involved phishing attacks? In 2020, the newly adopted "work from anywhere" model made everyone at risk to cyber-attacks due to the difficulty to track threats over home networks. Additionally due to the blurred lines between home and work, it creates a security nightmare for IT departments if safety protocols are being ignored by employees. Because no industry or organization is immune to these attacks it is critically important for all organizations to take preventive measures to both recognize, avoid, and report phishing emails attacks.
In a report from AT&T, 80% of businesses acknowledged they experienced some sort of a cyber attack. For today’s companies, falling victim to one of these attacks is no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Today’s employees are connected to the Internet all day every day, communicating with colleagues and stakeholders, sharing critical information and jumping from site to site. With hackings, data breaches and ransomware attacks on the rise, it is essential for all companies to plan for the worst, with mandatory cybersecurity trainings for all employees and with the recommended solutions for mitigating the risks.
Considering a transition to Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)? When it comes to connecting your people and customers, traditional PBX systems or basic on-premise UC systems can be inefficient, expensive, and unreliable.
Is your organization thinking of finding a backup and disaster recovery provider? How do you begin choosing the right BDR vendor or solution? Here as the top 8 questions you should ask to get you started.
Today's businesses require a backup solution that delivers much more than a traditional local only strategy. Given the constant risks to its data, from all directions it is important for businesses to ensure that their data is protected and that they can remain operational in lieu of a system disruption.
Did you know that between 2018-2019 there has been a dramatic increase of publicly disclosed cyber security incidents of up to 300% ? In fact, according to K-12 Cyber Security Resource Center, the misuse and abuse of school technology and IT systems resulted in 348 publicly disclosed incidents involving 336 educational agencies across 44 states. With virtual learning, schools and districts must now be more vigilant on obtaining the proper cyber security tools and establishing up-to-date protocols and security policies.
Did you know that 56% of businesses use Microsoft Office 365 daily to accomplish work tasks. Office 365 allows your employees to work from anywhere, anytime, making it a powerful software tool for email communication, team collaboration, and document retention. However despite its excellent infrastructure, Microsoft lacks in protecting your data the way you might expect. Since there is no product that is 100% hack-proof, read on to learn how to gain control over your Office 365 data.
Did you know that one third of SaaS users report losing data in the cloud. Storing data in cloud applications is far safer than storing data on on-premise storage systems, but "safe" does not equal "invulnerable".