As we’ve mentioned before, more small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are falling victim to cybercrime. You might believe that hackers won’t bother targeting your business due to its small size. However, it is crucial to recognize that cybercrime aimed at smaller companies is undeniably escalating, and you could be the next cybercrime target if you […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-12-29 14:01:432025-10-09 13:56:453 Reasons You Are an Easy Cybercrime Target
Last week, our strategic partner Privacy Ref held their quarterly review of recent data breaches. In his presentation, Ben Siegel, CIPM, identified 4 lessons learned from recent data breaches, including: Google Android; Hillary Tentler, CPA; Folsom State Prison; and the Internal Revenue Service. #1: Unauthorized Mobile Apps Create Risk Issue: Users can download apps from sites […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-12-20 09:00:102022-10-27 19:59:084 Lessons from the Q4 Data Breach Review
For the second time this year, Yahoo! acknowledges a major security breach. This time, the breach occurred in 2013, resulting in the data loss of roughly 1 billion, (Yes, BILLION) accounts. More than usernames and passwords this breach included security questions and answers. But, here are the scary facts: Yahoo! was unaware of the breach until […]
Active Directory was designed for on-premise local and enterprise networks. As the use of cloud continues to move forward, Active Directory has not adapted as quickly as needed to provided robust, unified, identity management. Here are three (3) reasons to consider replacing (or augmenting) Active Directory. 1) Active Directory is not “Cloud Ready” According to […]
As reported by CloudTech, a recent survey of more than 500 IT professionals in companies with 50 to 2000 employees … 20% report extensive use of cloud 52% report significant use of cloud 24% report modest use of cloud And, 56% of respondents indicated that cloud use will increase over time.
In case you missed this … Google is ending support for the Google Drive desktop app on January 1, 2017 for MS Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003. As Google will no longer test or support the Google Drive app on these platforms, you are unprotected if the app fails to work. […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-11-30 09:00:492016-11-30 09:00:49Heads Up: Google Drive Desktop Ending Support for Win XP, Vista, Server 2003
Microsoft Office 365, from the entry level Exchange Online plans through the Business and Enterprise plans, includes a robust infrastructure for spam/virus protection. As we have blogged about on numerous occasions, cyber attacks continue to get more sophisticated and are using social engineering to trick and trap more people than ever. Advanced Threat Protection Advanced […]
According to a recent study of 1,500 HR, sales, and marketing executives commissioned by Adobe, Inc. magazine reports that: More than half of the professionals surveyed (57 %) said mobile apps for messaging and collaboration are critical to their organizations’ success, and a similar number of respondents (59%) said such apps will continue to be […]
Every once in awhile, we have a unique opportunity to offer substantial savings on cloud services. To celebrate the rebranding of Google Apps as G Suite, we are authorized to offer small and midsize businesses significant discounts if they upgrade from G Suite Basic (Google Apps for Work) to G Suite Premium (Google Apps Unlimited). […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-11-16 10:13:192016-11-16 10:13:19G Suite Business Upgrade Promo
Your business depends on your employees being able to use business-critical applications. You want and need your applications to be available and reliable, and the integration with Office needs to work. Office 365 is Designed to Work with Your Business Applications Microsoft is committed to Office 365 compatibility with the tools you use every day. […]
According to ISV Solutions’ 2015 Line of Business Survey, Line of Business Decision makers now control 61% of all technology purchases, and influence 81% of all purchases. Business objectives and priorities should drive technology initiatives and decisions. Small and midsize enterprises need partners that focus on business solutions enabled by technology.
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-11-11 09:30:432016-11-11 09:30:43Fast Fact Friday: Who is the Real IT Buyer?
It is true: the technology behind Exchange Online and the Office 365 Mail, Calendar, and Contact services is a close sibling to the MS Exchange Server sitting in your computer room. So if the technology is the same, how can putting email in the cloud improve your IT? Email in the Cloud Simplifies Your IT […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-11-07 09:30:452020-12-23 10:50:19Myth Busting Monday: Email is not Simpler in the Cloud
According to a recent survey of 950 IT executives and staff members by BetterCloud found that: IT Execs are 29% less likely than their staff to say their team lacks full control over their SaaS applications IT Staff are 56% more than their bosses likely to feel they lack full visibility into SaaS applications IT […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-11-02 15:47:212025-10-01 08:58:52Hacker Attack? The Fault May be Yours
Skype and Skype for Business carry similar names and are sometimes confused as one and the same thing. Both let you communicate for free between computers and hold online meetings. But that is where the similarities end. Skype and Skype for Business are Very Different Services Skype is a free consumer service designed for communicating […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-10-31 09:30:372020-12-23 10:50:37Myth Busting Monday: Skype and Skype for Business are the Same
Looking at the frequency and scope of ransomware attacks, and the number of small and midsize businesses falling victim, we remain surprised at how many SMBs are not yet taking steps to prevent the problem. If you don’t work to prevent ransomware attacks it can result in devastating financial and reputational consequences, making prevention a […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-10-27 09:38:582025-10-01 08:57:40Shield Your Data: Learn How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks with These 3 Effective Methods
Security is still the biggest fear across SMBs considering the cloud. IT leaders and C-level execs worry about spies, cyberthieves, governments, and vendors access their company’s data. This fear is unfounded. You are the Sole Owner of Your Data; You Manage and Control Privacy and Access. Like most reputable and trustworthy cloud providers, Microsoft runs […]
According to the Datto’s 2016 Global Ransomware Report, a survey of 1,100 IT service providers … 70% report Dropbox being the target of the ransomware attack 44% of attacks targeted Professional Services 38% of attacks targeted Healthcare Are you moving to the cloud? Is your roadmap in line with your business goals? Contact us for a no-obligation […]
Many SMBs, when considering a move to the cloud, feel overwhelmed by the prospect of migrating. Considering the amount of data and the capabilities of platforms like Microsoft Office 365, we understand your apprehension. However, with the help up our cloud migration managed services you can be up and running quickly with your data in […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-10-17 09:30:342023-05-17 21:04:00Myth Busting Monday: Cloud Migration is Too Much to Manage
According to the RightScale 2016 State of the Cloud report … 57% of respondents are running applications on Amazon Web Services. 30% are running apps in Microsoft Azure Iaas and PaaS. 13% are running Apps on Google Cloud Platform and App Engine Are you moving to the cloud? Is your roadmap in line with your […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2016-10-14 09:30:572016-10-14 09:30:57Fast Fact Friday: AWS vs Azure vs Google
3 Reasons You Are an Easy Cybercrime Target
/in Cybersecurity, Education, GeneralAs we’ve mentioned before, more small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are falling victim to cybercrime. You might believe that hackers won’t bother targeting your business due to its small size. However, it is crucial to recognize that cybercrime aimed at smaller companies is undeniably escalating, and you could be the next cybercrime target if you […]
4 Lessons from the Q4 Data Breach Review
/in GeneralLast week, our strategic partner Privacy Ref held their quarterly review of recent data breaches. In his presentation, Ben Siegel, CIPM, identified 4 lessons learned from recent data breaches, including: Google Android; Hillary Tentler, CPA; Folsom State Prison; and the Internal Revenue Service. #1: Unauthorized Mobile Apps Create Risk Issue: Users can download apps from sites […]
Yet Another Yahoo! Breach
/in GeneralFor the second time this year, Yahoo! acknowledges a major security breach. This time, the breach occurred in 2013, resulting in the data loss of roughly 1 billion, (Yes, BILLION) accounts. More than usernames and passwords this breach included security questions and answers. But, here are the scary facts: Yahoo! was unaware of the breach until […]
3 Reasons to Consider Replacing Active Directory
/in Education, GeneralActive Directory was designed for on-premise local and enterprise networks. As the use of cloud continues to move forward, Active Directory has not adapted as quickly as needed to provided robust, unified, identity management. Here are three (3) reasons to consider replacing (or augmenting) Active Directory. 1) Active Directory is not “Cloud Ready” According to […]
Fast Fact Friday: Cloud Adoption Trends Up
/in Education, GeneralAs reported by CloudTech, a recent survey of more than 500 IT professionals in companies with 50 to 2000 employees … 20% report extensive use of cloud 52% report significant use of cloud 24% report modest use of cloud And, 56% of respondents indicated that cloud use will increase over time.
Heads Up: Google Drive Desktop Ending Support for Win XP, Vista, Server 2003
/in Education, GeneralIn case you missed this … Google is ending support for the Google Drive desktop app on January 1, 2017 for MS Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003. As Google will no longer test or support the Google Drive app on these platforms, you are unprotected if the app fails to work. […]
The Best Unknown Add-on for Office 365
/in GeneralMicrosoft Office 365, from the entry level Exchange Online plans through the Business and Enterprise plans, includes a robust infrastructure for spam/virus protection. As we have blogged about on numerous occasions, cyber attacks continue to get more sophisticated and are using social engineering to trick and trap more people than ever. Advanced Threat Protection Advanced […]
Fast Fact Friday: Messaging & Collaboration Apps Win!
/in GeneralAccording to a recent study of 1,500 HR, sales, and marketing executives commissioned by Adobe, Inc. magazine reports that: More than half of the professionals surveyed (57 %) said mobile apps for messaging and collaboration are critical to their organizations’ success, and a similar number of respondents (59%) said such apps will continue to be […]
G Suite Business Upgrade Promo
/in GeneralEvery once in awhile, we have a unique opportunity to offer substantial savings on cloud services. To celebrate the rebranding of Google Apps as G Suite, we are authorized to offer small and midsize businesses significant discounts if they upgrade from G Suite Basic (Google Apps for Work) to G Suite Premium (Google Apps Unlimited). […]
Myth Busting Monday: Office 365 Updates Will Break our Business Applications
/in Education, GeneralYour business depends on your employees being able to use business-critical applications. You want and need your applications to be available and reliable, and the integration with Office needs to work. Office 365 is Designed to Work with Your Business Applications Microsoft is committed to Office 365 compatibility with the tools you use every day. […]
Fast Fact Friday: Who is the Real IT Buyer?
/in GeneralAccording to ISV Solutions’ 2015 Line of Business Survey, Line of Business Decision makers now control 61% of all technology purchases, and influence 81% of all purchases. Business objectives and priorities should drive technology initiatives and decisions. Small and midsize enterprises need partners that focus on business solutions enabled by technology.
Myth Busting Monday: Email is not Simpler in the Cloud
/in GeneralIt is true: the technology behind Exchange Online and the Office 365 Mail, Calendar, and Contact services is a close sibling to the MS Exchange Server sitting in your computer room. So if the technology is the same, how can putting email in the cloud improve your IT? Email in the Cloud Simplifies Your IT […]
Fast Fact Friday: Trusting Cloud Security
/in GeneralAccording to a recent survey of 950 IT executives and staff members by BetterCloud found that: IT Execs are 29% less likely than their staff to say their team lacks full control over their SaaS applications IT Staff are 56% more than their bosses likely to feel they lack full visibility into SaaS applications IT […]
Hacker Attack? The Fault May be Yours
/in Education, GeneralMyth Busting Monday: Skype and Skype for Business are the Same
/in GeneralSkype and Skype for Business carry similar names and are sometimes confused as one and the same thing. Both let you communicate for free between computers and hold online meetings. But that is where the similarities end. Skype and Skype for Business are Very Different Services Skype is a free consumer service designed for communicating […]
Shield Your Data: Learn How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks with These 3 Effective Methods
/in Education, GeneralLooking at the frequency and scope of ransomware attacks, and the number of small and midsize businesses falling victim, we remain surprised at how many SMBs are not yet taking steps to prevent the problem. If you don’t work to prevent ransomware attacks it can result in devastating financial and reputational consequences, making prevention a […]
Myth Busting Monday: Cloud Lacks Security
/in GeneralSecurity is still the biggest fear across SMBs considering the cloud. IT leaders and C-level execs worry about spies, cyberthieves, governments, and vendors access their company’s data. This fear is unfounded. You are the Sole Owner of Your Data; You Manage and Control Privacy and Access. Like most reputable and trustworthy cloud providers, Microsoft runs […]
Fast Fact Friday: Ransomware Cloud Attacks
/in GeneralAccording to the Datto’s 2016 Global Ransomware Report, a survey of 1,100 IT service providers … 70% report Dropbox being the target of the ransomware attack 44% of attacks targeted Professional Services 38% of attacks targeted Healthcare Are you moving to the cloud? Is your roadmap in line with your business goals? Contact us for a no-obligation […]
Myth Busting Monday: Cloud Migration is Too Much to Manage
/in GeneralMany SMBs, when considering a move to the cloud, feel overwhelmed by the prospect of migrating. Considering the amount of data and the capabilities of platforms like Microsoft Office 365, we understand your apprehension. However, with the help up our cloud migration managed services you can be up and running quickly with your data in […]
Fast Fact Friday: AWS vs Azure vs Google
/in Education, GeneralAccording to the RightScale 2016 State of the Cloud report … 57% of respondents are running applications on Amazon Web Services. 30% are running apps in Microsoft Azure Iaas and PaaS. 13% are running Apps on Google Cloud Platform and App Engine Are you moving to the cloud? Is your roadmap in line with your […]