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What Is a Pen Test - and Why Small Businesses Can't Ignore It

Posted by Ann Westerheim on 6/27/25 4:08 PM

Penetration testing (or pen testing for short) is a proactive way to protect your business from cyberattacks. It simulates real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities before cybercriminals can exploit them. For small businesses, often working with limited security resources, pen testing is a critical tool to uncover hidden risks, meet compliance requirements, and strengthen defenses.

Your business data and customer information need strong protection to maintain trust and meet compliance standards. Modern automated tools make professional security testing both accessible and cost-effective for smaller companies. Through regular testing, you can build a clear roadmap to strengthen your defenses and stay ahead of emerging threats.

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Tags: security protection, business continuity, cybersecurity, data security, cybersecurity training, pen test, Penetration Testing





Daily AI, Daily Dangers? A Wake-Up Call for Smart Use

Posted by Sarah Carroll on 5/30/25 12:23 PM

By this weekend, we will be halfway through 2025. It’s mind-boggling how quickly the year passes by when you take a moment to reflect. But also, how scammers can consistently create powerful, malicious tools using AI in high volumes.

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Tags: Desktop, business continuity, Internet usage, cybersecurity, ransomware, cybersecurity, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence





VoIP Telephony - e911 and Staying Connected in the Covid-19 Crisis

Posted by Ann Westerheim on 4/3/20 3:37 PM

VoIP (Voice over IP) telephony ensures effective communication and business continuity in times of crisis, as many of our clients have seen over the past few weeks.  Unlike traditional phone systems that are tied to an office location, VoIP phones can be used anywhere. 

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Tags: Managed Services, business continuity, VoiP,





Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity - Optimize your Backup!

Posted by Ann Westerheim on 11/2/11 2:31 PM

We've had several days of power outages after a surprise October snow storm, and this serves as a good reminder to think about disaster planning and business continuity.  Today, businesses of all sizes need a data disaster recovery plan, which helps ensure the company will continue operations after experiencing some type of disaster due to:

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Tags: backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, on-line backup, image backup





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