The Growing Significance of Endpoint Security

Date: 15th September 2023, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

With the increasing number of cyber threats targeting endpoints, businesses must prioritize endpoint protection to safeguard their clients' sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted business operations.  In this blog, we will delve into the growing significance of endpoint security and explore why you need to make it a top priority. 5 Reasons You Can’t Overlook Endpoint Security Protection Against Malware Endpoint security is crucial for businesses as it provides a robust defense against malware threats. With advanced detection and prevention mechanisms, it safeguards endpoints from […]

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity

Date: 15th September 2023, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

As organizations strive to protect their sensitive data and maintain a robust security posture, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity has emerged as a game-changer. AI-powered solutions offer a proactive and intelligent approach to identify, prevent, and mitigate cyber threats.  In this blog, we will explore the transformative potential of AI in cybersecurity and how businesses can leverage the expertise of IT companies to harness its power effectively. 5 Ways AI Is Changing Cybersecurity Advanced Threat Detection AI is revolutionizing business security by enabli […]

Why You Need A Password Manager

Date: 22nd May 2023, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

If you’re not repeating passwords, then you won’t be vulnerable to further breaches when a hacker gets your info. But that’s easier said than done, right? As we explored above, you have a lot of different accounts—so how can you be expected not to repeat a memorable password here or there? It may be nearly impossible to do on your own, which is why you should use a Password Manager.  What Exactly Does A Password Manager Do? A password manager generates, keeps track of and retrieves complex and long passwords for you to protect your vital online information.  It also remem […]

Are You Making One Of These 4 Password Mistakes?

Date: 22nd May 2023, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

When was the last time you double checked your passwords and any associated policies and best practices? After all, they are a key line of defense in your cybersecurity posture… How Strong Do You Think Your Passwords Are?  No, that doesn’t mean, “have your passwords been hacked yet?”—those are not the same questions. While you may not have had an account hacked into because of an easily guessed password yet, that’s not to say that you shouldn’t still consider your passwords carefully. Despite the fact that passwords are the most direct way to access a user's private inf […]

The Top 3 Considerations For Managing Your Remote Employees

Date: 5th December 2022, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

Are you considering making remote work a part of your business’ operations long-term? Then make sure you keep these important considerations in mind going forward.  3 Best Practices For Managing Remote Workers Is remote work a permanent part of your business model? This approach can take many forms. Maybe your staff follows a hybrid work arrangement, where they’re in the office some days and at home for others. On the other hand, maybe you have staff members that work full-time in the office, and a team of remote workers that operate on the other side of the world.  To whatever degree yo […]

Remote, On-Site, Or Hybrid—Which Work Model Is Right For You?

Date: 28th November 2022, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

Are you looking into establishing a new work model for your business? Executed correctly, the right work model can come with a lot of advantages. What’s your business’ current work model?  Over the past two years, you’ve likely engaged in some degree of remote work for your staff. Going forward, however, you may assume you’re stuck with one of two potential scenarios: Your entire staff returns to work in the office All of your staff continue to work remotely We want you to know there’s a compromise between the two: hybrid work. It’s a middle ground between the two options and of […]

4CLOUD SERVICES JOINS FORCES WITH CENTERPOINT IT

Date: 14th November 2022, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

4CLOUD SERVICES JOINS FORCES WITH CENTERPOINT IT Merger Creates Powerhouse Regional Managed IT and IT Security Provider (Roswell, GA) – Atlanta-based MSP (managed IT service provider) and IT security provider Centerpoint IT, Inc. announces the completion of the acquisition of 4Cloud Services, LLC, a MSP and cloud integration company based in Alpharetta, GA. The combination of 4Cloud Services under the Centerpoint IT umbrella results in a powerhouse regional MSP specializing in the small and medium-sized business (SMB), financial, private equity, medical and professional service sectors. […]

Protect Your Employees and Your Business Against Vishing

Date: 13th November 2022, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

Protect Your Employees and Your Business Against Vishing Key Points The increase in remote and hybrid workforces has created new opportunities for bad actors. Vishing is a type of fraud where criminals attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a reputable entity. Bad actors typically do this by making voice calls or leaving voicemails that appear to be from a legitimate organization. Vishing can have serious consequences for businesses, including compromised company data, financial losses, ransomware infections, and reputa […]

Four Steps You Must Take Today to Safeguard Your Business Against Phishing Attacks

Date: 8th November 2022, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

Four Steps You Must Take Today to Safeguard Your Business Against Phishing Attacks Key Points in This Article: Businesses of sizes and industries must contend with phishing attacks which, if successful, can be devastating. Having a plan in place is crucial to mitigate the risk of phishing. Training employees, managing passwords, updating software, and securing mobile devices are steps you must take to safeguard your business. No matter the size or industry, businesses face phishing attacks that have escalated in scope and sophistication. Successful phishing attacks can open a backdoor to a b […]

Three Ways Managed Services Providers Can Help Your Business Grow

Date: 5th November 2022, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

Three Ways Managed Services Providers Can Help Your Business Grow Key Points in This Article Working with an MSP can provide businesses with the necessary resources to grow. MSPs can help businesses save time by absorbing time-consuming yet fundamental tasks. They can also help companies save money by leveraging their insights and experience to increase productivity and offer specialized services where there are gaps in-house. Business executives often think of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in the context of their IT departments. They think that when they followed their CIO o […]

Everything You Need to Know About Windows 365 for Your Business

Date: 24th October 2022, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

Everything You Need to Know About Windows 365 for Your Business The pandemic has changed the way we conduct business. A remote workspace has replaced the brick-and-mortar setup. Flexibility in the workplace is fast becoming the norm. Every company is looking for ways to have a flexible work culture while increasing productivity. The pandemic has seen many businesses migrate from working in the office to a remote and office work setup. Most people, however, cannot shift their work from the computer in the office to their laptops at home. Luckily, Microsoft has come up with a solution to thi […]

9 Ways Managed IT Service Providers Boost Business Growth

Date: 24th October 2022, Category: Atlanta IT Service Articles, Author: Chris Chao

9 Ways Managed IT Services Providers Boost Business Growth Technological advancements have not only led to continuous IT requirements but increased security threats as well. Security threats can lead to downtime for your business. For this reason, you need a managed IT service provider. Managed information technology services will handle your security challenges efficiently. Furthermore, IT firms have the knowledge and expertise to manage everything about your IT infrastructure. A report on managed cloud services shows that the market size of cloud-managed services is projected to grow to […]