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Is Your Copier a Security Vulnerability? 5 Risks You May Not Have Considered

If you haven’t taken a hard look at how your copier fits into your overall security posture, now’s the time. Below are five areas where things can (and do) go wrong, along with what you can do to protect your business.

You’ve locked down your network, trained your team on phishing scams, and maybe even sprung for a next-gen firewall. But the copier? It’s just sitting there, blinking quietly in the corner, churning out invoices and HR forms.

Harmless, right?

Topics: Office Equipment Cybersecurity MFP Security Endpoint Security Solutions

5 Common Misconceptions of Endpoint Backup Solutions

With cloud storage costs dropping and cyberattacks on the rise, cloud-based endpoint backups are more affordable and necessary than ever.

One thing is clear: If and when a cyber attack rears its ugly head, it's essential to have a credible endpoint backup solution in your back pocket. Beyond that, there remain a number of misconceptions about when it's necessary, how it should be utilized, and how easy (or complicated) it is to deploy.

Topics: Network Management Network Security Cloud Technology Managed Services Provider Why Endpoint Security Endpoint Security Solutions

9 Cybersecurity Tips Your Business Should Employ

Compounding that opportunity, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, will be the impact of 3.5 million "unfilled cybersecurity jobs" globally in 2023.

The transition towards remote work on a global scale has presented cybercriminals with a golden opportunity. Compounding that opportunity, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, will be the impact of 3.5 million "unfilled cybersecurity jobs" globally in 2023. This is enough empty seats to fill 50 NFL stadiums.  The same number of openings is predicted in 2025 as the disparity between demand and supply continues.

Topics: Network Management Network Security Cybersecurity Endpoint Security Solutions