# Datalyst Blog Datalyst delivers expert managed IT services in Providence, RI. Optimize performance, secure your systems, and grow with us. Contact us today! [ 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) ## [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [ Subscribe to updates from author ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Unsubscribe to updates from author ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?format=feed&type=rss) Dan is a trusted IT advisor with a background of over 25 years in IT and continuously works on the challenges of putting the right people in place to drive business growth and customer satisfaction. [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [This Is Why You Can’t Rely on Local Backups](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups) Friday, 29 August 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) [ ![This Is Why You Can’t Rely on Local Backups](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-29-25/b2ap3_large_local-backup_1575170851_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups "This Is Why You Can’t Rely on Local Backups") A backup is mandatory for any business, but not all backups are the same. You’ll want to be prepared for more than just a simple server crash; you’ll need geographical redundancy that can protect your business even in the face of disasters that destroy your servers or physical location. Yes, local backups are helpful, but you’ll need the power of geographical redundancy to overcome the most horrific disasters that could strike your business. Tags: [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Still on Windows 10? You're Taking a Bigger Risk Than You Realize](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize) Thursday, 28 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Still on Windows 10? You're Taking a Bigger Risk Than You Realize](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_EndofLife_1073847924_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize "Still on Windows 10? You're Taking a Bigger Risk Than You Realize") The end of [Windows 10 support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-support-ends-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281#:~:text=As%20a%20reminder%2C%20Windows%2010,one%20that%20supports%20Windows%2011.) is closer than you think. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially stop providing free security updates, non-security updates, and assisted support for Windows 10. For businesses, this isn't just a minor inconvenience—it's a critical security and operational risk that demands immediate attention. Tags: [Windows](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The 4 Most Common Security Threats (And How to Face Them)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-4-most-common-security-threats-and-how-to-face-them) Wednesday, 27 August 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 4 Most Common Security Threats (And How to Face Them)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-27-25/b2ap3_large_security-threats_1283414765_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-4-most-common-security-threats-and-how-to-face-them "The 4 Most Common Security Threats (And How to Face Them)") Business owners like you are constantly worried about cybersecurity, and with attacks growing more persistent and sophisticated over time, it’s no wonder companies are taking it more seriously than ever before. Today, we want to highlight the four most common types of threats you’ll see and what you can do to protect yourself from them. Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-4-most-common-security-threats-and-how-to-face-them#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-4-most-common-security-threats-and-how-to-face-them) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Silent Saboteur: How Outdated Tech is Secretly Wrecking Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business) Tuesday, 26 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![The Silent Saboteur: How Outdated Tech is Secretly Wrecking Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_OldTech_335917866_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business "The Silent Saboteur: How Outdated Tech is Secretly Wrecking Your Business") Do you have that one friend who's still clinging to their cracked, ancient smartphone? You know the one: it's painfully slow, the battery dies in two hours, and it can't run half the apps you use. Now, imagine if an entire company operated like that, with every piece of its technology. It sounds like a comedy of errors, but for many businesses, it’s a silent disaster waiting to happen. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Growth By Acquisition Can Be Smart, but Watch Out for IT Traps](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/growth-by-acquisition-can-be-smart-but-watch-out-for-it-traps) Monday, 25 August 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) [ ![Growth By Acquisition Can Be Smart, but Watch Out for IT Traps](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-25-25/b2ap3_large_Acquisition_597660861_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/growth-by-acquisition-can-be-smart-but-watch-out-for-it-traps "Growth By Acquisition Can Be Smart, but Watch Out for IT Traps") Acquiring a competitor can be a rewarding and profitable move, but it's crucial to inspect their technology to avoid any unwelcome surprises. A thorough IT audit helps you understand what you're getting and prevents a valuable investment from becoming a money pit. Let’s take a look at some of the things you need to assess before agreeing to take on growth through an acquisition. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/growth-by-acquisition-can-be-smart-but-watch-out-for-it-traps#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/growth-by-acquisition-can-be-smart-but-watch-out-for-it-traps) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The One Thing That Makes Stolen Passwords Useless](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless) Saturday, 23 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![The One Thing That Makes Stolen Passwords Useless](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_2FA_492496271_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless "The One Thing That Makes Stolen Passwords Useless") Two-factor authentication can be one of the most impactful security tools your organization has. This is because passwords play a massive part in the security of your most crucial digital assets; and frankly, it keeps passwords as a viable solution to keep apps and data secure. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [2FA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/2fa) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Build a Workplace That Fights Back Against Burnout](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-a-workplace-that-fights-back-against-burnout) Friday, 22 August 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 Build a Workplace That Fights Back Against Burnout](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-22-25/b2ap3_large_BurnOut_564932084_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-a-workplace-that-fights-back-against-burnout "How to Build a Workplace That Fights Back Against Burnout") No one likes the feeling of being plugged into work all the time. Not even the most diligent employees will appreciate receiving an email after hours. Yet despite this feeling, there’s an unspoken expectation that you are *always on*, so to speak, especially with the advent of mobile technology and remote work. How can you prevent these issues from escalating into burnout? Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-a-workplace-that-fights-back-against-burnout#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-a-workplace-that-fights-back-against-burnout) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What "Digital Transformation" Actually Means for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-digital-transformation-actually-means-for-your-business) Wednesday, 20 August 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 "Digital Transformation" Actually Means for Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-20-25/b2ap3_large_DigitalTrans_506322297_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-digital-transformation-actually-means-for-your-business "What "Digital Transformation" Actually Means for Your Business") Synergy. Paradigm shift. Disruption. There are so many buzzwords saturating modern business jargon nowadays, including and especially “digital transformation.” Unfortunately, “digital transformation” sounds big and, worse, expensive… especially for our small and medium-sized business neighbors. We wanted to step in and assure you that this is not the case and that any business can benefit from it, provided it is approached correctly and mindfully. Tags: [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-digital-transformation-actually-means-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-digital-transformation-actually-means-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Build Better Onboarding and Offboarding Processes for Your Team](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-better-onboarding-and-offboarding-processes-for-your-team) Monday, 18 August 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) [ ![How to Build Better Onboarding and Offboarding Processes for Your Team](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-18-25/b2ap3_large_OnOffboarding_947751905_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-better-onboarding-and-offboarding-processes-for-your-team "How to Build Better Onboarding and Offboarding Processes for Your Team") How does your business handle the onboarding and offboarding of employees? Depending on your processes, it might involve completing tasks or wrestling with new technology. Whether you like it or not, managing the onboarding and offboarding of employees is a critical part of any business operation from both a security and operational standpoint. Let’s go over how you can make them better. Tags: [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-better-onboarding-and-offboarding-processes-for-your-team#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-better-onboarding-and-offboarding-processes-for-your-team) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Use Version Control for More Effective File Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/use-version-control-for-more-effective-file-management) Friday, 15 August 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) [ ![Use Version Control for More Effective File Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-15-25/b2ap3_large_VersionControl_531467521_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/use-version-control-for-more-effective-file-management "Use Version Control for More Effective File Management") There are times when you might make changes to a file, only to wish to revert back to the previous version. Sometimes you’ll accidentally overwrite an important existing file, and sometimes someone *else* will make edits to a document without permission. All of these situations warrant version control, or having the ability to view different iterations of a file. Here’s why you need to have version control in place, as well as what’s at stake if you don’t have it turned on. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Email](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email) [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/use-version-control-for-more-effective-file-management#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/use-version-control-for-more-effective-file-management) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What to Do in the First 60 Minutes of a Cyberattack](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-to-do-in-the-first-60-minutes-of-a-cyberattack) Wednesday, 13 August 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) [ ![What to Do in the First 60 Minutes of a Cyberattack](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-13-25/b2ap3_large_TimeIT46624263_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-to-do-in-the-first-60-minutes-of-a-cyberattack "What to Do in the First 60 Minutes of a Cyberattack") Cyberattacks are not to be underestimated. The damage that they can do—even in the first hours—is considerable. This means you need to have a strategy to respond to these incidents, conveniently called an incident response plan. This procedure should be both tested and documented, preparing you to withstand any cyberattack with minimal damage or disruption. As you might expect, the first hour or so will be a crucial period during this process. Let’s go over what you need to do. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [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/what-to-do-in-the-first-60-minutes-of-a-cyberattack#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-to-do-in-the-first-60-minutes-of-a-cyberattack) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Slow IT Costing Your Business a Secret Salary?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-slow-it-costing-your-business-a-secret-salary) Tuesday, 12 August 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) [ ![Is Slow IT Costing Your Business a Secret Salary?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1594/b2ap3_large_Slow_IT_Costs_1286430935_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-slow-it-costing-your-business-a-secret-salary "Is Slow IT Costing Your Business a Secret Salary?") You notice it, don't you? The random freezes, the slow-loading files, the constant reboots. You likely write it off as a minor annoyance… but what if it’s not minor? These small moments are death by a thousand cuts—a hidden *“productivity tax”* that is silently bleeding your business dry. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a budget line item you're paying every single day, and it can easily add up to the cost of another employee. Let's expose it. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-slow-it-costing-your-business-a-secret-salary#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-slow-it-costing-your-business-a-secret-salary) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Listen to These Tech Myths](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-listen-to-these-tech-myths) Monday, 11 August 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) [ ![Don’t Listen to These Tech Myths](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-11-25/b2ap3_large_FactCheck_926187194_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-listen-to-these-tech-myths "Don’t Listen to These Tech Myths") Reliable IT advice is hard to come by, especially for cybersecurity. Whether it's uninformed coworkers or fake online influencers with their guides and platforms, most advice you find these days is bound to be outdated, incorrect, or both. You don’t want to base your business’ security around security myths, so we’re here to bust them today and offer you some guidance you can trust. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Information](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-listen-to-these-tech-myths#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-listen-to-these-tech-myths) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How a Modern Firewall Supports Your Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security) Friday, 08 August 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 a Modern Firewall Supports Your Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-08-25/b2ap3_large_ModernFirewall_1577443791_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security "How a Modern Firewall Supports Your Network Security") A lot goes into a successful network security strategy, and when there isn’t a clear head honcho at the top of the chain of command (from a network security standpoint, anyway), things can get a little murky. The security that comes from a modern firewall, however, is vital, and all businesses should strive to implement it. Here are the four key elements of a modern cybersecurity strategy and how a modern firewall contributes to the digital security of your business. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Accountability Should Look Like for Your IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-accountability-should-look-like-for-your-it) Wednesday, 06 August 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) [ ![What Accountability Should Look Like for Your IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-06-25/b2ap3_large_Accountability_396226499_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-accountability-should-look-like-for-your-it "What Accountability Should Look Like for Your IT") When something goes wrong with your company’s technology, the last thing you want to do is be the one at fault. Unfortunately, that’s what comes with the territory in the world of business IT. If you’re sick of technicians who make excuses rather than own up to their mistakes and correct their course, read on. We’re going to showcase just what accountability in IT looks like and how we strive to embody it. 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/what-accountability-should-look-like-for-your-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-accountability-should-look-like-for-your-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Your SMB Can Beat Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-your-smb-can-beat-ransomware) Monday, 04 August 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) [ ![How Your SMB Can Beat Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-04-25/b2ap3_large_BeatRansomware_1538191695_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-your-smb-can-beat-ransomware "How Your SMB Can Beat Ransomware") Small businesses are incredibly important for the community, but there can be no denying that cyberthreats disproportionately impact SMBs. This is especially true for ransomware, one of the worst threats out there, that has the potential to end unprepared businesses. Ransomware locks down access to your computer systems and encrypts files, demanding a ransom in exchange for restored access. What makes small businesses such ideal targets, and what can you do about it? Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-your-smb-can-beat-ransomware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-your-smb-can-beat-ransomware) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Ways to Address Digital Clutter on Your Desktop](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop) Friday, 01 August 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) [ ![3 Ways to Address Digital Clutter on Your Desktop](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-01-25/b2ap3_large_DigitalClutter_1250771828_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop "3 Ways to Address Digital Clutter on Your Desktop") How much time do you waste every day while trying to find specific files? Chances are, it’s more than you’d like, and one quick glance at your digital workspace would tell us you have some tidying up to do. Today, we want to share three tips to help you be more organized and productive with your digital workspace. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [Office](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/office) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Opportunity Cost of Neglecting Your Business IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-opportunity-cost-of-neglecting-your-business-it) Thursday, 31 July 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![The Opportunity Cost of Neglecting Your Business IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_OldTechCost_1326318075_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-opportunity-cost-of-neglecting-your-business-it "The Opportunity Cost of Neglecting Your Business IT") In business, it’s tempting to think, if it's not broken, don't fix it. This is especially true for technology. Your computers turn on, emails go out, and things seem to work… so why bother with constant maintenance? What if I told you this safe approach is actually draining your profits? It’s a hidden expense, and understanding it can completely change how you see your IT. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-opportunity-cost-of-neglecting-your-business-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-opportunity-cost-of-neglecting-your-business-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Types of Data You Want to Back Up ASAP](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-types-of-data-you-want-to-back-up-asap) Wednesday, 30 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) [ ![3 Types of Data You Want to Back Up ASAP](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-30-25/b2ap3_large_DataRecovery_545265743_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-types-of-data-you-want-to-back-up-asap "3 Types of Data You Want to Back Up ASAP") You know your business needs data backup, but do you understand *why*? Simply put, your business is at risk of total annihilation if it doesn’t have a plan in place to recover lost data, and you don’t want that impending doom hanging over your head. If you’re wondering where to get started, here are three types of data that you should absolutely prioritize with your backups. That said, you want to back up all data if you can, but these are three that we think are especially important to consider. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-types-of-data-you-want-to-back-up-asap#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-types-of-data-you-want-to-back-up-asap) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Unseen Vault](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-unseen-vault) Tuesday, 29 July 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![The Unseen Vault](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_DataEncryption_521549237_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-unseen-vault "The Unseen Vault") For business owners, your most critical assets aren’t your office or your inventory; it’s your data. Every client list, financial record, and strategic plan forms the makeup of your company. Protecting this data, due to its importance, isn't just an IT issue—it's an essential business function. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-unseen-vault#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-unseen-vault) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=180) [ 6 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=100) [ 7 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=120) [ 8 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=140) [ 9 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=160) [ 10 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=180) [ 11 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 12 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=220) [ 13 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=240) [ 14 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=260) [ 15 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=280) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=220) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1700)