Posts by The Abacus Blog Team
How To Choose A Vulnerability Management Software
Keeping your network safe from dangerous exploits is crucial, particularly when your organization carries sensitive data. But as networks grow and evolve, random and unexpected vulnerabilities can occur, leading to potential security threats to your system. This is why organizations should equip their networks with a trusted vulnerability management system. So, how do you choose…
Read MoreBenefits of VPN for SMBs
VPNs are becoming more popular among private internet users. In the face of data breaches, identify theft, data farming from big companies, and other cybersecurity risks, more internet users are seeing the importance of data encryption. But it’s not just private users that can benefit from VPN. Virtual private networks have been around for a…
Read MorePhishing Emails: Everything You Need To Know To Protect Your Business
Email phishing is one of the most common cyber threats, and yet many businesses still fall for even the most basic phishing techniques. In this article, we are going to answer the question: how do you protect yourself from phishing? Protection from email phishing is a combination of knowing what the common phishing techniques are…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery
Any business owner has heard of the terms business continuity and disaster recovery before, sometimes in interchangeable context. But what exactly are these two documents and why are they so important to your business? In this article, we are going to explain the key distinctions between disaster recovery and business continuity to help you understand…
Read MoreAdvantages and Disadvantages of Remote Access Service
More businesses, big and small, are considering the adoption of remote access service now than ever before. With remote access integrated into your business’ system and IT infrastructure, your employees would be able to access their email, files, and everything they need to perform daily tasks wherever they may be. But is remote access service…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Datto SIRIS and Datto ALTO
Data backup and protection are the foremost concerns of Datto. But with so many products to choose from, how do you know which fully featured device is right for your business? In this article, we’re going to compare two proprietary Datto devices, the SIRIS and the ALTO. For starters, what’s the difference between the SIRIS…
Read MoreSecure A Small Business Network: Guide, Checklist, and Advice
If you think a laptop, an internet connection, and a printer are the only things you need to run your office, think again. In this article, we provide a comprehensive guide on setting up your business network, explaining its main components, as well as some cybersecurity tips to keep your systems up and running. Do…
Read MoreWhat Should An IT Disaster Recovery Plan Include
Preparing for the unexpected may seem like a no-brainer, but not enough businesses plan for the worst. According to a study, more than one-third of SMEs in the U.S. don’t have a disaster recovery plan in place, despite the fact that 60% of the participants in the same study experienced some form of data loss…
Read MoreTop 7 Cybersecurity Threats Banks and Financial Institutions Face
Next to healthcare and federal governments, financial services are the next most vulnerable sector when it comes to cybersecurity. On average, American businesses are attacked 4 million times per year, whereas banking services and companies are attacked up to 1 billion times a year, according to previous Symantec chairman Dan Schulman. Knowing common cyber threats…
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