Once data began going digital, authorities realized a need to protect it. Many organizations have one or more data privacy policies they need to meet. Industry and international data privacy regulations are just the tip of the iceberg. Here are a few things you should investigate to handle data privacy updates:

BI stands for “Business Intelligence”. Like all acronyms in IT, the definition varies. But I like this definition: BI is a collection of software that allows organizations to analyze existing data and receive meaningful results.

In today's digital age, businesses and individuals face a growing threat of cyber-attacks, data breaches, and other types of cyber incidents. These incidents can cause significant financial and reputational harm to those affected. Cyber insurance is a type of insurance designed to protect against these risks.

Artificial Intelligence has been a topic of conversation in the tech industry for a while now. There’s been a lot of conversation around AI taking people’s jobs, increasing security concerns, and much more. Not to mention, it seems like there’s a TON of new technology coming to the market touting their AI capabilities.

Recently Google announced that they’re adding several new ‘top level domains’ to the list of available top level domain registry. This has led to some concerns from the security industry. Let’s talk about why security professionals are concerned and what your organization can do about it.

CMMC stands for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. CMMC requires buy-in from leadership and management, collaboration from all business leaders, and adoption from the overall staff.

Cloud services are convenient, great for remote working and packed with cool features. But how sure are you that your information and processes are secure? We want to tell you about 3 things you can do today to make sure your data’s secure.

If you're a business owner looking to partner with an IT provider, there are a few important questions you need to ask before signing up. In this blog, we'll explore five crucial questions that will help you find the right IT partner for your business.

IT Nation Secure 2023 brought together cybersecurity pros, MSPs, and industry leaders in an awesome event that left attendees equipped with valuable knowledge. From engaging speakers to meaningful conversations, the conference was a success, offering a lot of insights protecting ourselves as MSPs, supporting clients' compliance journeys, and combating AI-driven threats. Let's delve into the highlights and takeaways from this exciting event.

Are you a business owner or manager looking to select a reputable IT provider but not sure where to start? Well, you're not alone! In today's world, technology plays a crucial role in running a successful business. In this blog, we will discuss some key factors you should consider when selecting a reputable IT provider.

Let’s think about a scenario – hackers accessed your network and deployed ransomware. Or there was a crazy weather event and now your main location is non-functional. Is your team prepared if something were to happen? Do they know where those procedures are, what to do, what questions to ask.

Remember an MSP is essentially an extension of your company, your partner, one that’s going to monitor and manage your entire IT environment on an ongoing basis. If that’s not what you’re looking for, there are plenty of other options for you before you hire your own internal IT.

Security awareness training is a critical component of any organization's security strategy. It involves training employees on common security risks and how to recognize and avoid them. This includes identifying phishing emails, scam calls, and text messages, as well as learning how to follow electronic funds transfer procedures and more!

At Simplex-IT, our extensive experience and expertise in the IT industry, as well as our willingness to share our honest thoughts and feelings, many clients also inquire about our competitors in the region. We believe that informed customers are better equipped to make the right decisions for their business.

Take time now to develop some standard IT Policies such as Upgrades, Acceptable Use, and/or Bring Your Own Device. This way you have repeatable processes for each annual assessment and employees are aware of your expectations.

How can IT create value for your organization? This question is tougher than it sounds. The simple answer is “try running your organization without IT”. But that’s lazy. Here are 6 ways that IT can bring value to most organizations. Of course, your mileage may vary.

As technology continues to advance, businesses of all sizes rely on their IT to support their success. With this growing reliance on technology comes the need for expert IT support, leading many businesses to turn to IT Managed Service Providers (MSPs). However, not all MSPs are created equal, and choosing the wrong one can be a costly mistake.

Identify malicious emails using the SLAM method – Sender, Links, Attachments, and Message. One of the biggest elements of any scam is urgency. The goal of any scammer is to get you to respond quickly, without enough time to think through the problem or to consult someone else.

Ok, you got hacked, now what? Ok, first of all, got a cyber response plan? Use it. If you don't? Then if you have cyber insurance, contact your insurance people. If you're not sure, contact your IT support folks. But don't start "fixing the problem”.

Does your organization have an unsupported version of Exchange (2013 or older), or you’re not keeping up with patching? If so, you might be looking at some problems delivering emails to MS 365 in the near future.