We Heard Your Business Wants New Tech This Year
Section 179 Provides End-of-Year Tax Benefits Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to write off the total purchase price of any qualifying equipment or software in the year it was purchased or financed. This deduction was designed to help small businesses invest in themselves and, in turn, boost the American economy. If […]
Grow and Save with Technology Tax Deductions
For many businesses, tax season can be the most stressful time of the year. Fortunately, there are technology tax deductions out there, including Section 179. Not only can this deduction help businesses save on expenses — it can also help them grow. The Section 179 tax deduction allows all businesses to deduct the full purchase […]
4 Ways to Improve Your Cyber Awareness
Cyber Awareness Month 2022 October marks the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022, which is designed to help businesses protect themselves from online threats and bring overall awareness to cybersecurity. This month is dedicated to creating tools and resources that businesses can utilize to provide tips and training to better inform their customers and employees. […]
The Employer’s Guide to Cyber Readiness
Cybercrimes are becoming more rampant worldwide as cyberattacks like ransomware, malware and phishing become commonplace. With global cybercrime damage amounting to $16 billion a day, it’s important for businesses to have cyber readiness to avoid financial damage to their company. Fortunately for businesses, becoming cyber ready is easier than it seems. There are simple, proactive steps […]
The State of Cybersecurity Insurance Today: Emerging Trends
The cybersecurity insurance market has grown exponentially in recent years, and it’s only expected to continue expanding. In fact, by 2028, the market is expected to be valued at a staggering $26.24 billion. It’s clear that as cybercriminals become more adept, businesses of all types are opting for more financial protection against the impacts of cyberattacks. […]
How to Develop a Reliable Disaster Recovery Plan
In today’s digital world, we rely on our business technology more than ever. That’s why you should be doing everything you can to protect your data and technology. In order for your business to stay protected, you need a disaster recovery plan. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, one in five businesses doesn’t have […]
Why Your Business Needs a Data Recovery Plan
We all know how important our business data is in today’s digital world. We are creating and using tons of new data every day. In fact, according to Forbes, there are 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created every 24 hours. And much of this business data is essential to keeping your business running smoothly and […]
What a Cybercriminal Does with Your Stolen Data
In 2021, Verizon found that of the almost 80,000 cybercrime incidents reported, over 5,000 of those incidents were confirmed data breaches. Data theft is a rising problem for all businesses, and as bad actors come up with new tactics, cyberattacks continue to happen more often. We all know that cyberattacks occur, but what happens after […]
How to Improve Cybersecurity by Restricting Local Admin Accounts
Many businesses are unwittingly making themselves more vulnerable to cyberattacks by allowing their employees to have administrative user accounts on their computers. Computers typically allow for two types of user account: Most users naturally prefer having admin access on their devices, because it means they can easily make their own updates, download their own software, […]
A Digital Cleaning Is What Your Business Tech Needs
Digital cleaning, such as checking for outdated technology, may be more impactful than you think. Recent statistics show that cybercrimes occur more frequently to those who are not updating and cleaning their systems. The U.S. Small Business Administration found that 88% of SMBs felt that they were vulnerable to a cyberattack because they didn’t have […]