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Fixed Price Managed IT Services: How BriteStar Can Help You Budget
No one likes the unexpected. Especially when it comes to surprise costs. Let’s be real. Every business feels every penny, whether it’s a multi-billion-dollar company or the go-to local ice cream shop. As beneficial a product or service is to business operations, there’s always a financial impact. That’s why when it comes to IT and cybersecurity, our managed service offering,…
Phishing Attacks: A Continuously Evolving Threat
Cyber security is a game of cat and mouse. Attackers find endless ways to infiltrate companies of all sizes and industries for monetary gain. At the same time, companies and IT services are implementing tools and procedures to mitigate the risk of phishing attacks. The key for IT and security professionals is to constantly be evaluating evolving…
New York SHIELD Act Compliance Tips
At the beginning of the year, we talked about the New York SHIELD Act compliance and the steps companies had to take. In the shuffle of recent events, the compliance date has come and gone for many without the proper actions in place. With the coupling of legal implications of non-compliance and the developing security vulnerabilities from…
Case Study: MSP That Protects Against Cyberattacks
Case Study | MSP That Protects Against Cyberattacks Large companies are not the only ones susceptible to cyberattacks. The 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that 58% of all data breach victims are small businesses. Many of these attacks happen by chance due to the increasing popularity of the “spray-and-pray” attack method. Since these attacks are random,…
Proactive Cybersecurity Defense: 6 Enhancing Tips
Cyberattacks affect businesses of all types and sizes. Many organizations struggle with prioritizing cybersecurity defense effort and projects. No one is safe from crippling attacks ranging from phishing, malware, insider threats and don’t forget ransomware! The common denominator of all cyber incidents is its ability to hinder productivity, revenue growth and customer satisfaction. These 3…
3 IT Budgeting Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Are you considering your IT needs in your annual budget this year? Congrats! You have taken a very important step to ensure your business’ success. We know that this process is not easy. You want to be financially ready for known expenses, but how do you predict the unexpected? You want to be ready for…
Why You Need Cybersecurity Monitoring and Management
“Monitoring and management” is a common phrase in the IT and cybersecurity space. And while it is vague, it is an incredibly important component of a strong cybersecurity plan. Between maximizing tool investments, detecting attacks and optimizing setups, here’s why you need cybersecurity monitoring and management. Monitoring The first half of this dynamic duo is…
MSP Services Go Beyond Help Desk
When you think of a managed service provider (MSP) what first comes to mind? For most, they think that MSPs are synonymous with a help desk. While a 24/7 help desk is one positive advantage of MSPs, it is not the only feature. Proper MSP services beyond help desk and will help off-set the day-to-day…
Case Study: MSP Supports Infrastructure Move
Case Study: MSP Supports Infrastructure Move of GP Flooring Solutions to Mitigate IT Downtime During Office Move An office is more than just a building. It provides space to create culture, build camaraderie, encourage collaboration and ultimately conduct business operations. As a company grows, it often finds the need to move facilities, triggering an onslaught…
How to Start a Security Awareness Training Program: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
All the security tools in the world are incomplete without trained users. Security awareness training programs exist to educate users and equip them with the skills to be the last line of defense against cyberattacks. Even with the best intentions, user awareness training programs can fall flat. Here is how to start a security awareness training…