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The Importance of Data Protection Before a Disaster

data protection, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud September 11, 2019

Hurricane Dorian is just one event that can potentially affect a business’s access to its data and reemphasizes the importance of having a data protection plan in place. Other events can have the same effect—cyclones, earthquakes, and hurricanes–suspending business operations for days or weeks. Even a brief power outage can put your company at risk, not to mention the threat of cyberattacks. Read on to learn more about keeping your business’ data safe and accessible.

The Importance of Data Protection in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

data protection, Disaster Recovery, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud July 12, 2019

In the last week, two earthquakes have shaken southern California, alerting us to the need to have our businesses prepared for a disaster, whether natural or manmade. Not only can fires, floods and earthquakes cause business interruptions, but so can systems failures, human error, malware and ransomware attacks.

The Importance of Data Protection

data protection, IT Security, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud March 12, 2019

Cyber attacks and data breaches are regularly in the news, and often come with a loss or exposure of customers’ data and a loss of reputation to the business. Large, well-known businesses are often in the headlines; small to medium-size businesses, however, are just as much at risk. Knowledge of cybersecurity practices has yet to keep up with new threats. According to CompTIA’s 2018 Trends in Cybersecurity report, “Businesses with fewer than 100 employees are far more likely than their larger counterparts to feel that their IT security is simply adequate or unsatisfactory. Without a deep resource pool to lean on, smaller firms struggle to address new facets of IT security.” To learn more about protecting your data, read on.

How To Stay in Business with a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan

Business Continuity, data protection, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud July 3, 2018

With technology growing by leaps and bounds, and regulations assigned to protect the data generated by this technology, you need a business continuity and disaster recovery plan in place to determine how that data is collected, protected, analyzed and stored. Read on to find out how to protect your company from data loss and its consequences.

Is Patch Policy Part of Your Data Protection Plan?

data protection, policy, security, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud June 12, 2018

Data security needs to operate on more than one front. Not only does your network need to keep data secure, it needs to respond to threats both inside and outside the business. There are numerous protections, including current anti-malware and anti-virus software and operating system patches, to keep your network stable and secure. Read on to find out how operating system patch policy can be part of your data-protection plan.

What’s in Your Technology Budget Next Year?

Cloud Computing, data protection, IT Managed Services, Network Management, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud October 20, 2017

Many companies start their budget this time of year. As you are thinking about strategic investments, consider how you can leverage technology to improve customer service, make your employees more productive, and possibly save money. Here are a few considerations for next year’s technology budget.

Disaster Recovery and Data Protection –Now More Than Ever

Backup and Data Storage, Business Continuity, data protection, Disaster Recovery, SaaS, SD WAN, SMB Technology, software as a service, Software Defined Wide Area Networking, Technology NewsBy clikcloud September 12, 2017

Recent Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, along with major earthquakes in Mexico, remind us how vulnerable we can be to disasters, and underscore the importance of data protection. As businesses depend on access to a range of systems–including call center, communications and collaboration application, customer management, and more–having a solid data protection plan can help you in a disaster recovery scenario. Now more than ever, a range of options exist to help maintain business continuity. Here are a few options to consider.

Considering Cloud Security

Cloud Security, data protection, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud August 22, 2017

According to a recent research report “Assessing the Cloud Security Landscape” by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), 85% of business owners and IT professionals participating in a survey responded that they are Confident in their Cloud Service Provider. No wonder research firm IDC predicts the market for public and private cloud security to more than double over the next few years. What Cloud Security Concerns are top of mind with business owners, and what can you do to reduce your risk? Read more to find out…

Cyber Threats You Should Protect Against

anti-malware, anti-virus, Cloud Security, Cyber Security, data protection, DDoS, IT Security, malware, Network Security, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud January 12, 2017

Defending against Cyber threats is no easy task. Understanding the risks and designing a defense strategy are important steps in protecting yourself from Malicious actors and Cybercriminals. Staying current on Operating System and Application Patches, Restricting Network Access, and maintaining antivirus and malware protection are known ways to protect your network.

Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business

anti-malware, anti-virus, Backup and Data Storage, Business Continuity, cybersecurity, Data Privacy, data protection, Disaster Recovery, IT Security, Network Security, O/S Patch Compliance, Online Backup, SMB Technology, Technology NewsBy clikcloud December 13, 2016

It is no surprise, technology flattens the world for many businesses. What’s more, nearly every business sector finds it necessary to collect, maintain, analyze, and monetize user data. Many think Cybersecurity risks only apply to highly regulated industries, such as legal, healthcare and financial services.