The Datamax Thinking Blog

Let’s break down three of the most dangerous cybersecurity myths related to ransomware, so you can protect what matters most.

Ransomware attacks aren’t just increasing — they’re evolving. They’re more complex, more expensive, and they bring more than just downtime and data breaches. They can drag your business’s reputation through the mud. And while these threats are growing, cybercriminals are getting smarter, targeting businesses of all sizes with tactics that constantly change.

The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your entire IT system to stay safe. A few clear, consistent practices from this social engineering toolkit can make a massive difference.

What if the greatest threat to your business isn’t a technical flaw—but a human one?

Today’s cybercriminals don’t always need to break through firewalls or decode passwords to gain sensitive information. Instead, they manipulate the one element no security system can fully control... your people.

By outsourcing, you gain access to a team of professionals with a wide range of skill sets rather than just one person or a small group with a specific skill set.

In your business – no matter how big or small - technology plays a significant role in your bottom line and ultimate results. It has disrupted the way we live, work, interact and collaborate.

Below, we’ll break down why DRP testing is essential for every organization that values continuity, trust, and customer confidence—and the different testing methods you can use to prove your plan works when the pressure’s on.

You’ve got a plan. It’s documented. It’s detailed. But here’s the real question—has it been tested when it really counts?

It's not enough to simply have a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) on standby. The real value lies in your ability to rely on that plan without hesitation when disruptions hit. Whether it's a cyberattack, a server crash, or a natural disaster, your recovery plan should do more than just exist—it should perform.

Cyber resilience, a skillset bolstered by the expertise of your Managed IT Services partner, is a proactive approach designed to help businesses anticipate, endure, recover from, and adapt to cyber threats.

Cyber threats aren’t just a distant possibility — they’re an inevitable challenge for your business in today’s digital landscape. Hackers evolve, threats adapt, and even your strongest security measures can be outmaneuvered.

Consider the old adage: Not a matter of if, but when.

The good news is that an IT service provider can act as your shield, reducing risks and protecting your operations.

Running your business means juggling a million things at once — customers, employees, invoices, and, of course, the vendors and suppliers who help keep it all moving. You trust them to do their jobs so you can focus on yours. But what happens when they drop the ball?