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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) ## [The 5 Key Components of a Successful Security Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy) Friday, 11 July 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) [ ![The 5 Key Components of a Successful Security Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-11-25/b2ap3_large_Cybersecurity_941510786_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy "The 5 Key Components of a Successful Security Strategy") Your business’ security infrastructure does a lot of heavy lifting, primarily due to today’s increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats. Companies want to know that their security measures work. To help you make sure you’re doing all you can to protect your infrastructure, we’ve put together five important components for any successful cybersecurity solution strategy. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Do All Those Different File Types Do?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do) Wednesday, 09 July 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) [ ![What Do All Those Different File Types Do?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-09-25/b2ap3_large_FileTypes_7299269_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do "What Do All Those Different File Types Do?") There are a lot of file types that are put to use in the modern workplace, all with their own importance. Let’s review what the different file extensions—the little series of letters after the file name—mean, and how they influence how you can use a given file. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Employees Are Using Apps You Don't Know About. That Should Terrify You](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-employees-are-using-apps-you-don-t-know-about-that-should-terrify-you) Tuesday, 08 July 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) [ ![Your Employees Are Using Apps You Don't Know About. That Should Terrify You](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1572/b2ap3_large_1297912415_shadow_IT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-employees-are-using-apps-you-don-t-know-about-that-should-terrify-you "Your Employees Are Using Apps You Don't Know About. That Should Terrify You") Some of the worst threats are the insidious ones… the ones that lurk, out of sight, systematically taking you down without you even realizing it. This is the danger of shadow IT. Many business owners are unaware that their employees may be introducing unauthorized applications into their network. This isn't just about having control over what your team uses; it’s a silent, lurking threat that could be putting your entire operation at risk. Let’s discuss how to address it. Tags: [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication) [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/your-employees-are-using-apps-you-don-t-know-about-that-should-terrify-you#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-employees-are-using-apps-you-don-t-know-about-that-should-terrify-you) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don't Let IT Downtime Gut Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-let-it-downtime-gut-your-business) Monday, 07 July 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![Don't Let IT Downtime Gut Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-07-25/b2ap3_large_BrokenIT_821190698_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-let-it-downtime-gut-your-business "Don't Let IT Downtime Gut Your Business") Let me ask you something… Do you know just how much IT downtime costs? For SMBs, it’s typically between $427 to over EIGHT GRAND an hour. Imagine your whole workforce just chillin' because the Internet's down, meanwhile deadlines are getting missed, customers are getting ticked off, and opportunities are disappearing. That's a nightmare, man. This is why you need to do what you need to do to keep your business up and running. Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-let-it-downtime-gut-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-let-it-downtime-gut-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 of the Biggest Cybersecurity Risks Your Business Faces](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-of-the-biggest-cybersecurity-risks-your-business-faces) Friday, 04 July 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) [ ![4 of the Biggest Cybersecurity Risks Your Business Faces](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-04-25/b2ap3_large_RiskCybersecurity_1443324_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-of-the-biggest-cybersecurity-risks-your-business-faces "4 of the Biggest Cybersecurity Risks Your Business Faces") Most small businesses have trouble navigating cybersecurity, and that’s because there are too many threats to count. You might even feel like you're a little over your head yourself. Today, we’re bringing to you four of the biggest threats to watch out for on the Internet, as well as what you can do to keep them from impacting your operations. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-of-the-biggest-cybersecurity-risks-your-business-faces#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-of-the-biggest-cybersecurity-risks-your-business-faces) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=175) [ 32 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=155) [ 33 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=160) [ 34 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=165) [ 35 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=170) [ 36 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=175) [ 37 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 38 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=185) [ 39 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=190) [ 40 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=195) [ 41 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=200) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=185) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog?start=1345)