You’ve probably heard it before—make sure your business has a business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan. But what does that plan need to include, and why is it important to have one? Having a reliable BCDR plan can ensure that your business stays afloat in the case of an emergency. There are some key […]
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information that NIST has to offer for 2023? Knowing not only if this compliance regulation applies to you but the guidelines to get there are two hurdles many businesses face. To keep your business compliant and therefore, in the clear, there are frameworks and guidelines you need […]
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Cybercrime is rising, and businesses must act fast—in just two years, reports of ransomware attacks have increased a whopping 3000%. Given how rapidly cyber threats evolve, your business must keep up. Luckily, Office 365 offers several advanced threat protection features to help you monitor your data and stay ahead of cyber threats. Overview of Office […]
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Mortgage lenders, medical assistants, engineers, legal secretaries, benefits administrators, and HR generalists. What do these professions have in common? They all regularly handle sensitive information. Whether it’s Personally Identifiable Information (PII) like a client’s Social Security number, intellectual property like drawings of a proprietary product, or your company’s bank account details, failing to secure the […]
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As businesses continue to transition to the cloud, the importance of backups has only grown. Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365) is an excellent cloud-based productivity suite, but like any software, it is not immune to data loss. And when it comes to data, it’s better to be safe than sorry. That’s where AvePoint […]
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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face a growing threat from cyber criminals. The digital age has made it easier for businesses to connect with customers or employees and expand their reach, but it has also created new vulnerabilities. Michigan SMBs must prioritize cybersecurity to protect themselves, their customers, and their data. Michigan is home to […]
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Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a must-have. MFA is an additional layer of security used to protect user accounts from unauthorized access. It requires users to provide two or more forms of identification before granting access to an account. MFA makes it much more difficult for attackers to access accounts even if they have stolen login […]
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2022 MSP 500 – Pioneer 250 Safety Net, a Managed Service Provider in Farmington Hills and Traverse City, Michigan has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to its 2022 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category, making them a top MSP for SMB. The Pioneer 250 category […]
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Creating, practicing, and maintaining a successful Business Continuity Management (BCM) program requires detailed documentation, diligence, and discipline. It is an involved process that will only succeed when you have the right buy-in, and the right resources working together to develop, implement, and audit it. “Business Continuity Planning can be described as a three-legged stool,” says […]
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Important information about quarantined message phishing from our partners at KnowBe4: In a new scam, cybercriminals spoof Microsoft Office 365 by using the email address quarantine[at]messaging[dot]microsoft[dot]com to send you a spam notification. The fake notification claims that a seemingly important email with the subject line “[Your Organization’s Domain] Adjustment: Transaction Expenses Q3 UPDATE” has been […]
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