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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Strengthen Your Business During Cybersecurity Awareness Month](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/strengthen-your-business-during-cybersecurity-awareness-month) Wednesday, 01 October 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Strengthen Your Business During Cybersecurity Awareness Month](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/Alert%20Blog/b2ap3_large_cybersecurity_603251058_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/strengthen-your-business-during-cybersecurity-awareness-month "Strengthen Your Business During Cybersecurity Awareness Month") Cybercriminals don’t always go after the toughest targets—they go after the easiest ones. Businesses without even the most basic protections are at the greatest risk. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to revisit your defenses and make sure you’re not leaving the door open. Here are the essentials to get started—and the next steps to take your security even further. Tags: [Password](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/password) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/strengthen-your-business-during-cybersecurity-awareness-month#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/strengthen-your-business-during-cybersecurity-awareness-month) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Hire an IT Vendor You’ll Never Want to Fire (Us)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us) Monday, 29 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![How to Hire an IT Vendor You’ll Never Want to Fire (Us)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-29-25/b2ap3_large_ITVendor_1438519216_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us "How to Hire an IT Vendor You’ll Never Want to Fire (Us)") How do you know when it’s time to fire one of your vendors? Better yet, how do you know when you’re better off firing your IT vendor to find a better option? These kinds of situations can be stressful, but they’re not impossible. We’re here to help you make the call, as well as to offer a better alternative that saves you time, energy, and money. Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Managed IT Helps Your Business AND Your Employees](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managed-it-helps-your-business-and-your-employees) Friday, 26 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Managed IT Helps Your Business AND Your Employees](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-26-25/b2ap3_large_ITExpert_1501238568_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managed-it-helps-your-business-and-your-employees "Managed IT Helps Your Business AND Your Employees") Do you have an internal IT department for your business? Small businesses often don’t have dedicated IT staff, and if they do, chances are they’re overwhelmed with tasks and constantly playing catch-up (IT is a big job, after all). In fact, they might feel like they can never take time off *because* they’re so busy. If you want to ensure your business always has the IT it needs, then you should consider outsourcing as an option. Tags: [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managed-it-helps-your-business-and-your-employees#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managed-it-helps-your-business-and-your-employees) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Phishing Scams Are Everywhere. Here’s What You Need to Know.](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/phishing-scams-are-everywhere-here-s-what-you-need-to-know) Wednesday, 24 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Phishing Scams Are Everywhere. Here’s What You Need to Know.](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-24-25/b2ap3_large_Phishing_1655418692_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/phishing-scams-are-everywhere-here-s-what-you-need-to-know "Phishing Scams Are Everywhere. Here’s What You Need to Know.") Scams are everywhere, and it’s up to you and your team to identify them before you accidentally expose your business to something truly sinister. However, it’s often easier said than done, and scammers have gotten craftier in recent years. Today, we want to discuss three of the dead giveaways that you’re looking at a phishing scam, as well as how to address it. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/phishing-scams-are-everywhere-here-s-what-you-need-to-know#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/phishing-scams-are-everywhere-here-s-what-you-need-to-know) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Make Sure Updates and Patches Don’t Create More Problems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-make-sure-updates-and-patches-don-t-create-more-problems) Monday, 22 September 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![How to Make Sure Updates and Patches Don’t Create More Problems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-22-25/b2ap3_large_LayDownLaw_1306571466_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-make-sure-updates-and-patches-don-t-create-more-problems "How to Make Sure Updates and Patches Don’t Create More Problems") If you want your devices to keep running smoothly, including utility and security, you need to ensure they are updated. Updates sometimes cause problems beyond what they solve, however. What looks like a routine patch or update could impact your important applications, and if you’re not careful, you could potentially cause a downtime scenario simply by being proactive with your updates. 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