Examining Network Segmentation and Its Strategic Significance
In today’s digital landscape, where cybersecurity threats are increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, protecting your organization’s IT infrastructure is not just a necessity—it’s a strategic imperative. One of the most effective ways to enhance your cybersecurity posture and ensure the resilience of your operations is through network segmentation. What is Network Segmentation? Network segmentation involves dividing […]
Understanding Zero Trust and Its Strategic Benefits
In the context of modern cybersecurity, the concept of Zero Trust has emerged as a foundational principle that significantly enhances the security posture of organizations. Zero Trust is a security model that operates on the assumption that threats could exist both outside and inside the network. Therefore, no user, device, or system should be trusted […]
The Strategic Value of a Business Risk Scorecard for Executives: Understanding and Managing Cybersecurity Risks
Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, executives must prioritize cybersecurity as a fundamental component of their business strategy. One of the most effective tools available for understanding and managing these risks is a business risk scorecard. These scorecards provide a comprehensive, real-time assessment of an organization’s cybersecurity posture, enabling executives to make informed […]
The Value of Tracking Hardware Infrastructure and Software Asset Performance, Capacity, and Utilization
Technology infrastructure is the backbone of business operations. However, it’s crucial to recognize that the performance, capacity, and utilization of our hardware and software assets don’t just impact internal efficiency—they directly affect our end users, customer satisfaction, and overall company productivity. The way we manage and optimize our IT resources plays a significant role in […]
Protecting Your Business with Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Why It Is Important
Executives and business owners are often laser-focused on growth, strategy, and the bottom line. However, in today’s digital world, ensuring the security of our IT infrastructure is not just a technical necessity—it’s a strategic imperative. One of the most effective ways to protect our organizations from the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats is by subscribing […]
The Business Value of Modern Email Protection
In today’s business environment, email is a critical communication tool but also one of the most targeted vectors for cyberattacks, including phishing, malware, and ransomware. As executives, safeguarding our email systems is not just a technical necessity—it’s a strategic imperative that protects the organization’s operational integrity, reputation, and bottom line. The Role of Modern […]
Why being on Top of Your Endpoint Protection is so Important
We all recognize the critical role that technology plays in driving business success. So, when your IT team comes to you requesting the renewal of endpoint protection, don’t hesitate—approve the purchase. As our reliance on digital tools and data continues to grow, so does the need to protect these assets from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. […]
The Benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Business Security
As business leaders, we’re constantly making decisions that balance the need for operational efficiency with the imperative to protect our businesses from risks. In today’s digital landscape, one of the most effective and straightforward ways to enhance our organization’s security is through the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). While it might seem like just another […]
Is Outsourcing IT Services right for your Business?
Table of Contents Outsourcing IT Services saves money, improves productivity and reduces business risk. If IT is not your core business competency, then someone else should be doing it. Outsourcing is defined as: A strategic decision to obtain goods or services from independent organizations; to purchase goods or services instead of making or doing them. […]
How to Protect your Company from Cyberattacks
Why cyber attack protection matters Let me begin with a hard truth: Your company is at risk from cyberattack. It’s true, every firm is at risk, and most will be attacked in some form, at some point in time. It’s nearly inevitable. However, there are things you can do to protect your firm from a […]
9 Digital Transformation Statistics That Every Business Should Know
9 Digital Transformation Statistics That Every Business Should Know We’re living in the digital era. From smartphones to smartwatches, we are constantly glued to our devices. Today, there are an estimated 8.4 million “things” on the internet, with the IoT growing every year. With that said, it’s no surprise that businesses are realizing the tremendous […]
Hybrid Cloud for Business
Hybrid Cloud for Business The term ‘cloud’ has saturated the business market, but few are aware of the varieties of cloud options: a public cloud, a private cloud, or a hybrid cloud. The different types matter to effectively managing your business and your intellectual property. WHEN TO USE A HYBRID CLOUD A business or organization […]
How Hyperconverged Infrastructure Benefits Your Business
How Hyperconverged Infrastructure Benefits Your Business When an organization grows, it can be difficult to keep up with the IT needs. One server becomes two, two become three. Quickly it’s apparent the organization will need more computing power. Once your business has reached this point, it’s worth looking at how a hyperconverged infrastructure can help […]
IT Assessment and Your Business
Managing growth in an IT environment can become very complicated very quickly, and what about security? An IT assessment from Advance2000 will put you on the path to a healthy business environment.
10 Drivers that Influence IT Strategy
10 Drivers that Influence IT Strategy This is the time of year when many companies develop IT budgets and identify IT initiatives for 2017. As you plan for 2017, here are some of the external drivers that can influence your decisions and help shape your Strategic Information Technology Plan. Rapid Change Technology is constantly changing […]