How to Create a BYOD Policy for a Hybrid Workplace
Have you evaluated your businesses’ BYOD (bring your own device) policy since the start of the pandemic? There may be things you need to revise to account for the unique needs of a hybrid workplace. Many businesses now have a mix of employees working from home and at the office, with some employees even doing […]
What We Can Learn from the Kaseya Breach
Every time a global company falls victim to a cyberattack, it’s important to understand what went wrong, how the company reacted, and what we can learn from their experience. The Kaseya breach is especially relevant to our readers because although Pagoda doesn’t contract with Kaseya, many of their customers are Managed Service Providers, just like […]
How to Leverage Technology to Recruit Top-Quality Job Candidates
For some time now, the labor market has been candidate-driven, forcing employers to actively recruit talent rather than waiting for a qualified applicant to come to them. Especially now, with COVID-19 restrictions lifting and the world reopening, employers are desperately seeking to fill job openings as business again picks up. Attracting qualified applicants in today’s […]
8 Common Mistakes Made by Small Business Owners
They say the best way to learn is to make mistakes, but as a small business owner, you can’t always afford to learn through trial and error. Learning from others’ missteps is an equally (if not more) effective strategy, especially when it comes to cybersecurity and technology. Here are 8 common mistakes made by small […]
How to Organize Your Inbox in Outlook for a More Efficient Workday
How many times has an important email gone unanswered because it slipped to the second or third page of your inbox? If your answer is something along the lines of, “So many times I’ve lost count,” you’re far from alone. The “out of sight, out of mind” problem plagues most of us when it comes […]
What to Look for When Hiring a Managed Service Provider (MSP)
A Managed Service Provider (MSP) acts as your IT service partner, providing ongoing IT monitoring and maintenance for a flat monthly fee. They value a proactive approach, crafting a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aimed to prevent a data breach, network outages, or other disruptions to your operations. Services may include an IT help desk, regular remote backups, firewalls, […]
What is a Firewall and How Does It Work?
CATEGORIES Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Firewalls are some of the original cybersecurity appliances. They were first used in the early 1990s as a software tool to control incoming traffic to computers, filtering out potential threats in the form of un-validated data packets (more on data packets later). As cyber threats have […]
Benefits of 5G for Your Business
CATEGORIES Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Launched commercially in early 2019, the 5G network is well on its way to becoming the standard for all homes and businesses. 5G refers to the fifth generation technology of public wireless networks and is leagues better than its 4G predecessor in terms of capacity, latency, […]
Do You Need Cyber Liability Insurance and What Does It Cover?
A data breach can cause your business significant long-term damage, from a loss in revenue to a loss of credibility as a brand. While it’s important to do everything you can to prevent a data breach in the first place, preparing for the worst is equally important. Cyber liability insurance can ensure that should a data […]
5 Ways a Data Breach Can Cause Long-term Damage to Your Business
CATEGORIES Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 It’s no secret that a data breach will negatively impact your business, but understanding the potential extent of the damage can help you to react quickly and keep that damage to a minimum. As remote work is on the rise, your ability to handle a data […]
Microsoft Teams vs SharePoint: The Best Choice for Your Business
Microsoft Teams and SharePoint are both part of the suite of services offered through Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365). Both Teams and SharePoint help you and your team to work collaboratively on projects, whether in the same space or working remote, through easy and secure document storage, sharing, editing, and conversations. There’s a bit of overlap […]
The 5 Key Components of a Multi-layered Security Strategy
Creating a cybersecurity strategy for your business that significantly mitigates the risk of a data breach requires multiple levels of defense. We call this a multi-layered security strategy. This holistic approach to cybersecurity includes a combination of defenses, from investing in reputable endpoint protection to training your entire team in cybersecurity best practices. Establishing this […]