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[ Categories ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What to Do in the First 60 Minutes of a Cyberattack](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-to-do-in-the-first-60-minutes-of-a-cyberattack) Wednesday, 13 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![What to Do in the First 60 Minutes of a Cyberattack](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-13-25/b2ap3_large_TimeIT46624263_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/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: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Ransomware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-to-do-in-the-first-60-minutes-of-a-cyberattack#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-to-do-in-the-first-60-minutes-of-a-cyberattack) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Slow IT Costing Your Business a Secret Salary?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-slow-it-costing-your-business-a-secret-salary) Tuesday, 12 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Is Slow IT Costing Your Business a Secret Salary?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1594/b2ap3_large_Slow_IT_Costs_1286430935_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/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: [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-slow-it-costing-your-business-a-secret-salary#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/is-slow-it-costing-your-business-a-secret-salary) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Listen to These Tech Myths](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-listen-to-these-tech-myths) Monday, 11 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Don’t Listen to These Tech Myths](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-11-25/b2ap3_large_FactCheck_926187194_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/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://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Information](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/information) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-listen-to-these-tech-myths#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-listen-to-these-tech-myths) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How a Modern Firewall Supports Your Network Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security) Friday, 08 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![How a Modern Firewall Supports Your Network Security](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-08-25/b2ap3_large_ModernFirewall_1577443791_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/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://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hardware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Software](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Accountability Should Look Like for Your IT](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-accountability-should-look-like-for-your-it) Wednesday, 06 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![What Accountability Should Look Like for Your IT](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-06-25/b2ap3_large_Accountability_396226499_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/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. 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