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Working from Home: Secure, Efficient & Effective Telecommuting

By | Coronavirus/COVID-19, Managed Services, Network Infrastructure & Security, Special Series

CDS is currently offering FREE consultations for businesses looking to implement a work from home solution. Contact us for details! It doesn’t take a world-wide crisis to see the benefits of providing employees with flexible options for executing their responsibilities. Right now, businesses around the world are scrambling a bit…

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Hacking News: Why Hackers Are Targeting Your Home Security Cameras

Hacking News: Why Hackers Are Targeting Your Home Security Cameras

By | Cybersecurity, Hacking, Network Infrastructure & Security, Security & Surveillance

Technology is the primary enabler of the modern economy. The rise of the internet with all its bells and whistles lead to an information revolution. Today’s companies and individuals have more access to information on-demand than ever before, but this comes with a host of risks. “Attack surface” isn’t a…

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How to Recover from the Past Year with an Efficiency Audit

How to Recover from the Past Year with an Efficiency Audit

By | Cybersecurity, Data Security & Backup, Network Infrastructure & Security, Sustainability

Managers are always pushing their employees to do more with less. The best managers will continuously look for opportunities to streamline bloated processes and reduce operational overheads. Unfortunately, managers are just as likely to become too busy with everyday issues and may no longer have the bandwidth to carry out…

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What Is Your Cyber Attack Prevention Plan?

What Is Your Cyber Attack Prevention Plan?

By | Cybersecurity, Email Security, Hacking, Managed Services, Network Infrastructure & Security

Cyberattacks are forefront in the minds of every business owner, regardless of the type of business or the size or the company. No one is out-of-reach for these unscrupulous criminals. Despite the considerable efforts of IT technicians and sophisticated software designed to detect and prevent unauthorized access to your networks…

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Government Hacking and Defending Against Ransomware Attacks

Government Hacking and Defending Against Ransomware Attacks

By | Cybersecurity, Government & Public Sector, Hacking, Network Infrastructure & Security, Viruses, Trojans, Ransomware and other Malware

The number of ransomware attacks against public and private entities in the past few years has exploded. What used to be a somewhat uncommon tactic in comparison to phishing and other social engineering approaches is now taking the central spotlight as cyber criminals become aware of a critical shortcoming existent…

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How to Secure Data with Frequent Backups

How to Secure Data with Frequent Backups

By | Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), Cybersecurity, Data Security & Backup, Network Infrastructure & Security

Nobody likes preparing for catastrophe—however, not preparing for it will lead to disaster when an emergency arises. When exploring strategies for how to secure important files and data, make sure that frequent backups are a part of the plan. Backups may mean the difference between minimal downtime and mitigated damages,…

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What Should a Network Assessment Include?

What Should a Network Assessment Include?

By | Cybersecurity, Data Security & Backup, Managed Services, Network Infrastructure & Security

A network assessment is often the first step to introducing managed IT services to a company. However, it’s also a great idea to conduct periodically for any organization, especially those planning to make changes or upgrade their IT resources. Many companies, especially SMBs operating with tight budgets, may not recognize…

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