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CIS Controls Deep Dive #5: The Critical Role of Account Management
Thanks for coming back for our deep dive on the Center for Internet Security controls for small business. This week we’ll look at CIS Control #5: Account Management and detail some practical steps you can take to secure and protect your business. Let’s go! As a small business owner, you might think, “I’m too small…
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CIS Controls Deep Dive #4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software
Picture this: It’s a typical Tuesday morning. You’re sipping your coffee, ready to dive into another day of business as usual. Suddenly, your computer screen freezes, displaying a menacing message: “Your data has been encrypted. Pay 50 Bitcoin to regain access.” In an instant, your small business’s worst nightmare has become a reality. For small…
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CIS Controls Deep Dive #3 – Data Protection and Why It Matters (Especially in Finance)
Imagine this: It’s a typical Tuesday morning. You’re sipping your coffee, ready to dive into another day of helping your clients secure their financial futures. Then your phone rings. It’s your worst nightmare come true – there’s been a data breach. Suddenly, all those sensitive financial records, account details, and personal information you’ve been entrusted…
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CIS Control 2: Securing Your Small Business Through Software Management
Welcome back to our deep dive series on CIS controls crucial for small business security. In our last post, we explored the importance of knowing your digital hardware assets – you can’t protect what you don’t know is on your network. Now, let’s turn our attention to CIS Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software…
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Deep Dive on CIS Controls – #1: Mastering Your Digital Asset Inventory for Stronger Small Business Security
Welcome to the first installment of our deep dive series on CIS controls that matter most for small business security. As a small business owner myself, I understand the unique challenges we face in protecting our digital assets. That’s why I’m creating this series to break down the most crucial CIS controls in a way…
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Understanding CIS Controls: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Cybersecurity
As a small business owner, you’ve likely heard about the critical importance of cybersecurity. In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are constantly evolving, protecting your business’s digital assets is no longer optional—it’s essential. With the overwhelming amount of information out there, it can be challenging to know where to start. That’s why I want…
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Regulatory Compliance: A Primer for Accounting and Financial Firms
Essential Data Protection Strategies for Accounting and Financial Firms In the U.S., accounting and financial firms know just how important it is to stay on top of regulatory compliance. A huge part of that is making sure client data is fully protected. So, let’s take a closer look at what data protection really means and…
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Take Control of Your Tech: How Managed IT Services Fuel Growth and Protect Your Small Business
For small business owners, managing IT systems can be a time-consuming and complex task. However, a secure and efficient IT infrastructure is critical for business success. Managed and monitored IT services provide the expertise and resources to keep your business running smoothly, especially in key areas like data backup, cybersecurity, and proactive device monitoring. Data…
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Why Data Backup is Crucial for Small Businesses
Imagine this: A hardware failure, cyberattack, or even a simple human error wipes out your critical business data. Without a backup, you could lose everything—customer records, financial data, contracts, and more. The cost of recovering lost data, if it’s even possible, can be astronomical. Beyond the financial impact, losing data can damage your reputation and…
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Protecting Your Accounting Firm from Data Disasters: IT Essentials You Need
Accounting firms hold some of the most sensitive financial data out there, making them prime targets for cyber threats. According to PwC, accounting and financial firms are 30% more likely to be the victim of a cyberattack than other companies. And the risk can be even greater for small firms, who get targeted due to…