Author Archives: Level5 Management

How to Protect Your Business from Ransomware Attacks

If you’re a small or mid-sized business owner, chances are you’re not losing sleep over cybersecurity every night, but maybe you should be. Ransomware attacks now threaten businesses of all sizes, including those that do not have deep pockets of Fortune 500 companies. Your business falls into the category of ransomware targets because it stores valuable data with restricted financial capabilities and insufficient security measures.

Essential IT Policies Every Small Business Should Have

Many small business owners think that tech rules are the responsibility of big companies. Small and medium-sized businesses today, on the other hand, deal with just as much private data, such as credit card numbers, client files, and payroll data. This makes them easy targets for hacks and compliance violations. Additionally, more people work from home or in a hybrid setting, which makes it harder to manage devices and make sure everyone has access.

7 Reasons Why User Authentication is Important for Online SMBs

Thanks to the digital era, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) now have incredible opportunities to grow, develop, and engage with consumers worldwide. But with this expansion comes an increase in cyber threats.   In the past year, 73% of small business owners said they had been victims of a cyberattack or data breach. Since SMBs are […]

How We Streamline IT Support for You

As people have increasingly shifted to working remotely, the importance of accessible support for their devices has risen substantially. This has led many businesses to use managed IT service providers, or MSPs, like us to provide this kind of support. To do so, we’ve invested in a series of tools collectively called remote monitoring and management software (RMM). Let’s share some of the reasons that you want an IT support provider that uses RMM to their advantage.

Solid Inventory Management Starts for Under $100

While stocking up ahead of time may be a sound strategy for things like breakfast cereal and toilet paper, the same cannot often be said in your business. In fact, excess inventory can sometimes cost your business a lot of money. That’s why we figured that we would discuss how an inventory strategy can help prevent redundant spending in your business.

Don’t Let Online Banking Leave Your Data Vulnerable

In today’s financially motivated world, financial technology – AKA “fintech” – has allowed people to manage their finances without stepping into a bank. In fact, a Bank of America study found that 62 percent of people now use digital banking. Therefore, it seems prudent to share a few ways to keep yourself safe while using these kinds of mobile apps.

Taking a Look at the History of Cybersecurity

Let’s face it, cybersecurity now has to be a major point of emphasis for the modern business. With the immense amount of threats out there, cybersecurity it has grown into a multi-billion dollar a year industry, with no limit in sight. Just a few decades ago, there was no fileless malware, no ransomware, no botnet army lying in wait to DDoS corporate data centers into oblivion. Today, we take a look at the brief (albeit rapidly growing) history of cybersecurity. 

You Should Keep an Eye on Automation

The use of automation is making waves in several industries for the boost in productivity it presents and overall cost reduction. With these systems being integrated very rapidly, the fear is that human workers are going to be replaced by machines. The honest truth is that many jobs will be displaced and result in jobs being created elsewhere. Today, we are going to look at what exactly automation is and how it is beneficial to a business and human advancement.

Where Should You Host Your Telephone System?

The cloud is one of the best ways providers can make their services accessible, but not all businesses have the same needs. Some might host their cloud-based services on-site, while others might outsource the management to a third-party organization. Hosted VoIP is one of the most common ways businesses utilize the cloud, but what makes it better than the traditional on-site method of hosting? Let’s dig in.

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