Did you know there are different types of cyber security? Knowing the difference can help you protect your organization and your personal information online. What Is Cyber Security? Cyber security, or electronic information security, protects computers, mobile devices, networks, servers, and data from external attacks. It serves as a security gate to make sure [...]
Proactive maintenance is a strategy based on identifying the root causes leading to equipment failure and using this information to anticipate or reduce breakdowns or performance degradation and extend equipment life. Rather than emphasizing the symptoms of failure, proactive maintenance differentiates itself by focusing on the factors contributing to equipment failure. More than any [...]
Data is one of the most valuable resources in business these days and it is at the heart of IT systems that keep both public and private-sector operations running. When a ransomware attack removes access to data, the effect can be crippling to an organization. Ransomware has changed the very nature of how organizations need [...]
In recent years cloud technology has really taken off. With cloud-based applications, disaster recovery planning, and data storage, the cloud offers a new architecture for businesses looking to improve efficiency and agility. However just because something is new doesn't always mean that it is better. While cloud storage certainly offers benefits for many businesses, [...]
More than a year into the pandemic, COVID has certainly changed the way organizations do business. One of the challenges shifting the IT landscape faster than ever before. In this past year, ransomware and other malware attacks have escalated and dominated the news cycle, causing business losses totaling millions of dollars along with hard [...]
Over the past year the number of employees who have switched to working from home has grown and has put many IT pros in the position of having to quickly transition to, and support, a largely remote workforce. With more employees working from home, cybercriminals have more access points to exploit networks. The Department [...]
There are many advantages to cloud computing that goes beyond just the functional aspects. We have provided 6 advantages to Cloud Computing. Quick Accessibility: Many cloud computing services come on-demand, so increasing computing resources can happen efficiently. Optimal Performance: CB tech cloud computing services run through secure local data centers that our Systems Administrators [...]
The cloud – what is it and why is it important? To put it simply, cloud computing is the practice of using a network hosted on the Internet, or “the cloud,” to store, manage, and process data. This means you won’t have to maintain or own any physical hosting equipment like bulky hard drives. [...]
Similar to California before it, New York could serve as the next testing grounds for the next statewide consumer data privacy law. The Government is laying the groundwork for a robust privacy law - one that could mirror the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - by providing similar privacy rights to consumers and enacting [...]
It is very common for business owners to see everything about compliance as very intimidating at first. If it wasn't already super complicated, federal and international regulations are always being altered or added. This has left many organizations with the challenging task of keeping up. However, this could leave you and your business facing [...]