If you own a small to midsize business (SMB), you are focused on growth. Your primary need is scalability, which is one of the biggest advantages of implementing cloud-based SaaS. Keep reading to learn why SMBs need scalable SaaS solutions. A system is considered to be scalable when it doesn’t need to be redesigned
Network Monitoring
Network Monitoring is a term that is widespread throughout the IT industry. It is critical for keeping computer systems running optimally and safe from cyberattack. But what is network monitoring? Network monitoring, which is part of network management, is a critical IT process in which all networking components like routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and
Keep your Business safe from Malware
It is important that you keep your business safe from malware. Malware is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. It’s the collective name for a number of malicious software variants, including viruses, ransomware and spyware. Cybercriminals are becoming more and more sophisticated in their methods and
10 SaaS Myths
Most people know that the majority of SaaS (Software as a Service) products are cloud-based. They mistakenly believe that using a SaaS product will mean that their data will be “out there in the universe” to be breached in the blink of an eye. That’s one of 10 SaaS myths that are far from the
When your Business is Cyberattacked
Business owners grapple with many “what if” scenarios. One of the most fear-inducing is cyberattack, especially in light of recent attacks against the Colonial Pipeline and the JBS meat packing plant. Read on to learn what do to when your business is cyberattacked. Cybercrime is on the Rise Similar to the reason why you conduct
10 Tips for Employee Cybersecurity
Security awareness training teaches employees about vulnerabilities in and threats to business operations. Cybersecurity should be part of the onboarding process for all new hires. Moreover, regularly-scheduled security refresher training courses should be a requirement for all employees. When you embed data security into your company’s culture, your employees become your best defense against
What is Encryption?
Many small business owners have heard about the importance of encryption. Some even have TSL security for their websites and landing pages. What is encryption? And how does it work? We’ve put together a comprehensive tutorial for you in this article. Encryption is the method by which information is converted into secret code that hides the
Businesses Need Multi-Factor Authentication
Are your company’s website and applications secure? How about your e-mail system? Are you sure? Businesses need multi-factor authentication, and that includes your small business. Cybercrime is up significantly as the result of the many companies that have adopted a work-from-home policy during the Covid pandemic. A number of companies are choosing to remain in
4 Key Benefits of Virtualization
In a previous blog post, we talked about the security advantages of cloud computing. But did you know that virtualization is the foundation of cloud computing? It’s so central to our SaaS appointment scheduler, EZnet Scheduler®, that we’ve decided to put together this easy-to-understand tutorial on 4 key benefits of virtualization. What is Virtualization? Virtualization
Digital Tech for Small Businesses
According to Deloitte’s recent small business study (commissioned by Google), 80% of small businesses in the U.S. are not taking full advantage of technology. Among the least digitally-engaged small businesses, 40% believe that digital tools are “not relevant” for their business. Moreover, 38% believe that “they are not effective.” In addition, 34% identified “privacy and