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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Vendor Management Can Save You A Lot of Time and Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/vendor-management-can-save-you-a-lot-of-time-and-money) Tuesday, 26 October 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Vendor Management Can Save You A Lot of Time and Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_115210087_vendor_management_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/vendor-management-can-save-you-a-lot-of-time-and-money "Vendor Management Can Save You A Lot of Time and Money") When was the last time you actually had a decent experience working with a vendor? Depending on who you are trying to contact and work with, it can either be an extraordinarily pleasant or an extraordinarily painful experience. Wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to work with vendors at all? What if you could just contact a trusted resource who could handle everything for you? Well, you’re in luck; that just so happens to be what vendor management is all about! Tags: [Managed IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Vendor Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vendor-management) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/vendor-management-can-save-you-a-lot-of-time-and-money#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/vendor-management-can-save-you-a-lot-of-time-and-money) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [You Can’t Afford to Ignore Your Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-can-t-afford-to-ignore-your-data-backup) Monday, 25 October 2021 [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) [ ![You Can’t Afford to Ignore Your Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-25-21/b2ap3_large_124719024_data_backup_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-can-t-afford-to-ignore-your-data-backup "You Can’t Afford to Ignore Your Data Backup") It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that a lot can go wrong with business just about every day. If something were to go horribly wrong and you lost access to your data infrastructure, what would you do? Let’s take a look at some of these disaster scenarios and how much data backup and disaster recovery can make a difference for your organization. Tags: [BDR](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/bdr) [Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-backup) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-can-t-afford-to-ignore-your-data-backup#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-can-t-afford-to-ignore-your-data-backup) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Happens When You Get Ransomware?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-get-ransomware) Friday, 22 October 2021 [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) [ ![What Happens When You Get Ransomware?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-22-21/b2ap3_large_453326867_ransomware_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-get-ransomware "What Happens When You Get Ransomware?") We often discuss how your business can avoid the impact of ransomware, but what we don’t often discuss is what happens to businesses that do, in fact, suffer from such a devastating attack. We want to use today’s blog as an opportunity to share what your business should (and should not) do in the event of a ransomware attack, as well as measures you can take to avoid suffering from yet another in the future. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-get-ransomware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-get-ransomware) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Top 3 Services Managed IT Provides Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-top-3-services-managed-it-provides-your-business) Thursday, 21 October 2021 [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) [ ![The Top 3 Services Managed IT Provides Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/719/b2ap3_large_135808081_IT_Service_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-top-3-services-managed-it-provides-your-business "The Top 3 Services Managed IT Provides Your Business") When it comes to what is included under the umbrella of managed services, it is remarkably clear how much more they cover than traditional computer repair tech support. What’s more, these services are critical to your organization’s prolonged success and continuity. Let’s examine some of the most beneficial services included, and how they play off each other to maximize your received value. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-top-3-services-managed-it-provides-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-top-3-services-managed-it-provides-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cloud Hosting Services Offer More than Just Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-hosting-services-offer-more-than-just-computing) Wednesday, 20 October 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Cloud Hosting Services Offer More than Just Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-20-21/b2ap3_large_441726183_cloud_hosting_computing_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-hosting-services-offer-more-than-just-computing "Cloud Hosting Services Offer More than Just Computing") You might be familiar with the concept of hosting a service or application in-house on your own server units, and if you are, you know all about the struggles that come along with doing so. But what if we told you that you can get the same benefits of hosting your own applications and IT systems without the need for any of the bulky equipment taking up space in your office? Yes, that’s right—you too can host your business applications, even if you do not have the space to do so, and it’s all thanks to the cloud. Tags: [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-hosting-services-offer-more-than-just-computing#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cloud-hosting-services-offer-more-than-just-computing) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Encryption Is a Major Key to Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/encryption-is-a-major-key-to-security) Tuesday, 19 October 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Encryption Is a Major Key to Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_357971508_encryption_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/encryption-is-a-major-key-to-security "Encryption Is a Major Key to Security") The term “encryption” has found its way into the mainstream, appearing just about anywhere information security is brought up. Whether it is ransomware encrypting data or the encryption protecting your password security, it is a powerful tool that can be used for both good and evil. Let’s discuss the former and how you might use encryption in the workplace. Tags: [Encryption](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/encryption) [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/encryption-is-a-major-key-to-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/encryption-is-a-major-key-to-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cybersecurity Is Getting More Difficult as Phishing Becomes More Available](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-getting-more-difficult-as-phishing-becomes-more-available) Monday, 18 October 2021 [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) [ ![Cybersecurity Is Getting More Difficult as Phishing Becomes More Available](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-18-21/b2ap3_large_395383449_phishing_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-getting-more-difficult-as-phishing-becomes-more-available "Cybersecurity Is Getting More Difficult as Phishing Becomes More Available") There are always going to be those who want to use your hard-earned data and assets to turn a profit. One of the emergent methods for hackers to do so is through twisting the “as a service” business model into network security’s worst nightmare. This type of security issue is so serious that Microsoft has declared that Phishing-as-a-Service is a major problem. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-getting-more-difficult-as-phishing-becomes-more-available#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cybersecurity-is-getting-more-difficult-as-phishing-becomes-more-available) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Artificial Intelligence Has Negatives and Positives](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-has-negatives-and-positives) Friday, 15 October 2021 [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) [ ![Artificial Intelligence Has Negatives and Positives](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-15-21/b2ap3_large_285865594_AI_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-has-negatives-and-positives "Artificial Intelligence Has Negatives and Positives") Artificial intelligence has always been an intriguing concept, from the works of Isaac Asimov to the initial work at Dartmouth College in the 1950s. Nowadays, many of the technologies that we rely on each day incorporate some version of artificial intelligence… and more progress is made each day. Of course, for all its benefits, artificial intelligence can also create some problems for businesses. Tags: [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-has-negatives-and-positives#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-has-negatives-and-positives) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Exactly is an NFT?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-an-nft) Wednesday, 13 October 2021 [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 Exactly is an NFT?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-13-21/b2ap3_large_428644872_NFT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-an-nft "What Exactly is an NFT?") With the ongoing fascination with cryptoassets that started with the cryptocurrency boom, the term “NFT'' has popped up again and again in the headlines. We wanted to help provide some clarity into what an NFT actually is, and why they have been such a big deal as of late. Tags: [Blockchain](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/blockchain) [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-an-nft#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-exactly-is-an-nft) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What is the Cloud and What Can It Do for Your Business?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-the-cloud-and-what-can-it-do-for-your-business) Monday, 11 October 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![What is the Cloud and What Can It Do for Your Business?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-11-21/b2ap3_large_304513576_cloud_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-the-cloud-and-what-can-it-do-for-your-business "What is the Cloud and What Can It Do for Your Business?") Cloud computing is a monster of a topic in and of itself, perhaps more so than most people might expect. Let’s define what cloud management is and take a closer look at what goes into properly managing your cloud-based resources. Tags: [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-the-cloud-and-what-can-it-do-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-is-the-cloud-and-what-can-it-do-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why a Zero-Trust Policy Might Be Appropriate for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-a-zero-trust-policy-might-be-appropriate-for-your-business) Friday, 08 October 2021 [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) [ ![Why a Zero-Trust Policy Might Be Appropriate for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-8-21/b2ap3_large_428848357_zero_trust_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-a-zero-trust-policy-might-be-appropriate-for-your-business "Why a Zero-Trust Policy Might Be Appropriate for Your Business") With countless threats out there waiting for IT professionals to slip up, it’s no small wonder that many of these professionals are opting into what is called a zero-trust policy for their security standards. But what is a zero-trust policy, and why is it so effective at curbing potentially dangerous situations for your business? Let’s investigate this in today’s blog article. Tags: [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [IT Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-management) [Remote Work](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote-work) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-a-zero-trust-policy-might-be-appropriate-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-a-zero-trust-policy-might-be-appropriate-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Secret to Saving Time and Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-secret-to-saving-time-and-money) Thursday, 07 October 2021 [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) [ ![The Secret to Saving Time and Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/712/b2ap3_large_162218513_save_money_time_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-secret-to-saving-time-and-money "The Secret to Saving Time and Money") If you visit a McDonalds while traveling, generally the burger is exactly the same as your local McDonalds. It uses the same ingredients, and it is prepared the same way. The entire process is locked down to the most minute detail. This means that, with ideally little-to-no exception, every customer’s McDonalds experience is the same no matter what. Say what you will about fast food, this is a model that works. We do something very similar, and we’ve been helping our clients adopt it too. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-secret-to-saving-time-and-money#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-secret-to-saving-time-and-money) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These Potential Security Threats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-these-potential-security-threats) Wednesday, 06 October 2021 [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) [ ![Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These Potential Security Threats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-6-21/b2ap3_large_428176490_security_threats__B_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-these-potential-security-threats "Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These Potential Security Threats") We don’t like it any more than you do, but if we have learned anything at all over the past several years, it’s that security absolutely needs to be a priority for all small businesses. In the face of high-profile ransomware attacks that can snuff companies out of existence, what are you doing to keep your own business secure? To put things in perspective, we’ve put together a list of some of the more common threats that all companies should be able to address. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-these-potential-security-threats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-these-potential-security-threats) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Experts Can Make or Break a Technology Implementation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/experts-can-make-or-break-a-technology-implementation) Monday, 04 October 2021 [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) [ ![Experts Can Make or Break a Technology Implementation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-4-21/b2ap3_large_180980345_technology_implementation_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/experts-can-make-or-break-a-technology-implementation "Experts Can Make or Break a Technology Implementation") When it comes to implementing new technology solutions for your business, there is always a desire to solve some sort of problem. Maybe you are not as productive as you would like to be, or perhaps there is an operational inefficiency that you hope to address or streamline through the use of the technology. Either way, the end result is the same; you are trying to make progress and move forward, not over-complicate your infrastructure. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/experts-can-make-or-break-a-technology-implementation#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/experts-can-make-or-break-a-technology-implementation) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Much Is Access to Your Network Worth to a Hacker?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-much-is-access-to-your-network-worth-to-a-hacker) Friday, 01 October 2021 [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) [ ![How Much Is Access to Your Network Worth to a Hacker?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-1-21/b2ap3_large_320658014_hacker_access_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-much-is-access-to-your-network-worth-to-a-hacker "How Much Is Access to Your Network Worth to a Hacker?") What would you say if we told you that someone could buy access to your organization’s network for a measly $1,000? Well, this is the unfortunate reality that we live in, where hackers have commoditized the hard work you have invested in your organization. A study from KELA shows that the average cost to buy access to a compromised network infrastructure is insignificant at best, which is why it’s more important than ever to protect your business as best you can. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-much-is-access-to-your-network-worth-to-a-hacker#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-much-is-access-to-your-network-worth-to-a-hacker) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Employing Remote Workers Carries New IT Challenges](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/employing-remote-workers-carries-new-it-challenges) Thursday, 30 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Employing Remote Workers Carries New IT Challenges](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_334679558_remote_work_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/employing-remote-workers-carries-new-it-challenges "Employing Remote Workers Carries New IT Challenges") Remote work carries with it a different set of risks than does a traditional workplace setup. Being forced to move in that direction only exacerbates the issue of figuring out how to operate under what people are calling the “new normal”. This month we thought we would go through a couple of the risks that come with having your staff working remotely, and what to do about them. Tags: [Employer/Employee Relationship](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/employer-employee-relationship) [Remote Workers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote-workers) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/employing-remote-workers-carries-new-it-challenges#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/employing-remote-workers-carries-new-it-challenges) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Can Massachusetts Businesses Do to Prepare for a Resurgence of COVID?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-can-massachusetts-businesses-do-to-prepare-for-a-resurgence-of-covid) Thursday, 30 September 2021 [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) [ ![What Can Massachusetts Businesses Do to Prepare for a Resurgence of COVID?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/704/b2ap3_large_332304053_covid_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-can-massachusetts-businesses-do-to-prepare-for-a-resurgence-of-covid "332304053_covid_400") With COVID cases back on the upswing here in Massachusetts, it may not be a bad idea to revisit and reevaluate how prepared your business is to manage operations as the state closes back up. Whether you had certain practices in place last time or not, you don’t want a lack of preparation and due diligence to be the reason your business fails now. Tags: [Business Continuity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [COVID](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/covid) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-can-massachusetts-businesses-do-to-prepare-for-a-resurgence-of-covid#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-can-massachusetts-businesses-do-to-prepare-for-a-resurgence-of-covid) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Be Prepared for Hardware Failure or Suffer the Consequences](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/be-prepared-for-hardware-failure-or-suffer-the-consequences) Wednesday, 29 September 2021 [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) [ ![Be Prepared for Hardware Failure or Suffer the Consequences](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-29-21/b2ap3_large_457284716_hardware_failure_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/be-prepared-for-hardware-failure-or-suffer-the-consequences "Be Prepared for Hardware Failure or Suffer the Consequences") Modern businesses rely on a lot of technology to stay operational, much of which can be considered hardware, or the physical computing systems that contribute to your infrastructure, like workstations, routers, switches, and servers. Unfortunately, no technology lasts forever, and this is true for hardware as well. One of the most devastating problems that a business can face is hardware failure, and no matter how well you maintain your technology, you must be ready to face down this threat at any given moment. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [BDR](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/bdr) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/be-prepared-for-hardware-failure-or-suffer-the-consequences#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/be-prepared-for-hardware-failure-or-suffer-the-consequences) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Multi-Factor Authentication is the New Complex Password](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/why-multi-factor-authentication-is-the-new-complex-password) Tuesday, 28 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Why Multi-Factor Authentication is the New Complex Password](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_282537498_multi_factor_authentication_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/why-multi-factor-authentication-is-the-new-complex-password "Why Multi-Factor Authentication is the New Complex Password") Everyone always tries to drive home the importance of passwords, but the simple fact of the matter is that passwords in today’s day and age are not enough to keep your business safe. While passwords are still important, they play a relatively small role compared to some of the more advanced security features that businesses must implement in order to stay as secure as possible. Tags: [Multi-factor Authentication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/multi-factor-authentication) [Two-factor Authentication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/two-factor-authentication) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/why-multi-factor-authentication-is-the-new-complex-password#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/why-multi-factor-authentication-is-the-new-complex-password) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Hosted VoIP Brings a Lot of Benefits](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits) Monday, 27 September 2021 [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) [ ![Hosted VoIP Brings a Lot of Benefits](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-27-21/b2ap3_large_246990576_voip_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits "Hosted VoIP Brings a Lot of Benefits") The average person spends hours a day on their phone. For the average business, finding a way to support this trend is extremely important. This is why many businesses have begun to do away from their traditional telephone system for the massive benefits that Voice over Internet Protocol brings. Today, we will outline four major benefits of hosted VoIP to help you understand that if you aren’t using VoIP, you are probably leaving money on the table. Tags: [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip) [Communications](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communications) [Voice over Internet Protocol](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voice-over-internet-protocol) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1060) [ 50 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=980) [ 51 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1000) [ 52 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1020) [ 53 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1040) [ 54 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1060) [ 55 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 56 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1100) [ 57 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1120) [ 58 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1140) [ 59 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1160) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1100) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1700)