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Is Google Workspace Worth the Upgrade?

Posted on by Dan Lauritzen
A team of IT professionals
14
Jul

Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) is a suite of cloud-based tools that can help businesses become more efficient, productive, and secure. With over 4.3 billion users, Google Workspace tools are one of the most popular business productivity tools for organizations of all sizes.  From collaboration and communication tools to security features and additional services, there […]

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IT Services

IT Outsourcing: Here’s How Your Utah Small Business Can Afford IT

Posted on by Dan Lauritzen
IT professional talking with a client
07
Jul

For small businesses, it’s often not feasible to have an in-house IT department. Managing the technology for your business can be complicated and requires qualified professionals who understand security risks and how to protect against them.  Unfortunately, having an unqualified person managing your business’s IT poses a serious threat that could lead to disastrous consequences. […]

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Phishing Awareness Training Neglect Comes Back to Haunt Businesses

Don’t Trust These Zero Trust Security Myths

Posted on by Dan Lauritzen
Zero trust myths social ad showing the lochness monster
01
Jun

In today’s threat landscape, where businesses are constantly at risk of being targeted by a cyberattack, adopting a zero-trust security model could be a wise decision from a cybersecurity point of view. Zero trust works on the premise that everything—humans, machines or applications—poses a risk to your network and must prove trustworthy before accessing the […]

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cybersecurity

3 Steps to Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

Posted on by Dan Lauritzen
Zero trust ad of a dog sneakily eating croissants left on the table while the owner is unaware.
01
Jun

Cyberattacks have become rampant and have also grown in sophistication. A simple lapse in your network security could lead to a chain of events that could prove catastrophic for your business. You can avoid this by implementing a robust cybersecurity framework such as zero trust.  Zero trust asserts that no user or application should be […]

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Compliance

7 Ways to Ensure Compliance with a CMMC Consultant

Posted on by Dan Lauritzen
CMMC consultant talking to a client about compliance
01
Jun

When CMMC 2.0 was announced in November 2021, some companies scrambled to ensure they were compliant with the new regulations. For some, they may not have known what it meant and how it could apply to them.  CMMC stands for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification; it’s a certification program created by the Department of Defense (DoD) […]

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Compliance

What Does a NIST Compliance Audit Look Like? Is Your Business Prepared?

Posted on by Dan Lauritzen
NIST compliance auditor conducting an audit
01
Jun

Data breaches have become increasingly common and they’re not something to take lightly. With cybercriminals developing sophisticated tactics, compliance regulations like NIST have become essential for businesses to protect themselves from these threats. And if NIST compliance is new to you, you should know that it’s a set of standards created by the National Institute […]

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Compliance

Is Your Business Compliant? The Ultimate HIPAA Compliance Checklist

Posted on by Dan Lauritzen
Checking items off a HIPAA compliance checklist
01
Jun

When it comes to protecting patient information, HIPAA compliance is non-negotiable. A single breach in your business’s systems can lead to lasting consequences including loss of reputation. Staying compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can quite literally save your business in the event of an all too probable data breach. But […]

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IT Services

6 Ways Cloud Services for Small Businesses Improves Your Communication and Collaboration

Posted on by Dan Lauritzen
woman working at office using cloud services for small businesses
28
Apr

Cloud technology is revolutionizing how small businesses can stay competitive in the modern marketplace. With 75% of SMBs reporting they could not continue operating if they were hit with ransomware, it’s no wonder reliable cybersecurity has become more than a suggestion. However, security is often brushed aside. Fortunately, the cloud can provide security and a […]

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