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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why a Zero-Trust Policy Might Be Appropriate for Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-a-zero-trust-policy-might-be-appropriate-for-your-business) Friday, 08 October 2021 [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) [ ![Why a Zero-Trust Policy Might Be Appropriate for Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-8-21/b2ap3_large_428848357_zero_trust_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-a-zero-trust-policy-might-be-appropriate-for-your-business "Why a Zero-Trust Policy Might Be Appropriate for Your Business") With countless threats out there waiting for IT professionals to slip up, it’s no small wonder that many of these professionals are opting into what is called a zero-trust policy for their security standards. But what is a zero-trust policy, and why is it so effective at curbing potentially dangerous situations for your business? Let’s investigate this in today’s blog article. Tags: [Network Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [IT Management](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-management) [Remote Work](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote-work) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-a-zero-trust-policy-might-be-appropriate-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/why-a-zero-trust-policy-might-be-appropriate-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Secret to Saving Time and Money](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-secret-to-saving-time-and-money) Thursday, 07 October 2021 [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) [ ![The Secret to Saving Time and Money](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/712/b2ap3_large_162218513_save_money_time_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-secret-to-saving-time-and-money "The Secret to Saving Time and Money") If you visit a McDonalds while traveling, generally the burger is exactly the same as your local McDonalds. It uses the same ingredients, and it is prepared the same way. The entire process is locked down to the most minute detail. This means that, with ideally little-to-no exception, every customer’s McDonalds experience is the same no matter what. Say what you will about fast food, this is a model that works. We do something very similar, and we’ve been helping our clients adopt it too. Tags: [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Productivity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-secret-to-saving-time-and-money#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/the-secret-to-saving-time-and-money) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These Potential Security Threats](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-these-potential-security-threats) Wednesday, 06 October 2021 [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) [ ![Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These Potential Security Threats](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-6-21/b2ap3_large_428176490_security_threats__B_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-these-potential-security-threats "Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These Potential Security Threats") We don’t like it any more than you do, but if we have learned anything at all over the past several years, it’s that security absolutely needs to be a priority for all small businesses. In the face of high-profile ransomware attacks that can snuff companies out of existence, what are you doing to keep your own business secure? To put things in perspective, we’ve put together a list of some of the more common threats that all companies should be able to address. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Phishing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Network Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-these-potential-security-threats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/keep-your-eyes-peeled-for-these-potential-security-threats) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Experts Can Make or Break a Technology Implementation](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/experts-can-make-or-break-a-technology-implementation) Monday, 04 October 2021 [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) [ ![Experts Can Make or Break a Technology Implementation](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-4-21/b2ap3_large_180980345_technology_implementation_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/experts-can-make-or-break-a-technology-implementation "Experts Can Make or Break a Technology Implementation") When it comes to implementing new technology solutions for your business, there is always a desire to solve some sort of problem. Maybe you are not as productive as you would like to be, or perhaps there is an operational inefficiency that you hope to address or streamline through the use of the technology. Either way, the end result is the same; you are trying to make progress and move forward, not over-complicate your infrastructure. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/experts-can-make-or-break-a-technology-implementation#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/experts-can-make-or-break-a-technology-implementation) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Much Is Access to Your Network Worth to a Hacker?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-much-is-access-to-your-network-worth-to-a-hacker) Friday, 01 October 2021 [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) [ ![How Much Is Access to Your Network Worth to a Hacker?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-1-21/b2ap3_large_320658014_hacker_access_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-much-is-access-to-your-network-worth-to-a-hacker "How Much Is Access to Your Network Worth to a Hacker?") What would you say if we told you that someone could buy access to your organization’s network for a measly $1,000? Well, this is the unfortunate reality that we live in, where hackers have commoditized the hard work you have invested in your organization. A study from KELA shows that the average cost to buy access to a compromised network infrastructure is insignificant at best, which is why it’s more important than ever to protect your business as best you can. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Network Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-much-is-access-to-your-network-worth-to-a-hacker#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-much-is-access-to-your-network-worth-to-a-hacker) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Employing Remote Workers Carries New IT Challenges](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/employing-remote-workers-carries-new-it-challenges) Thursday, 30 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Employing Remote Workers Carries New IT Challenges](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_334679558_remote_work_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/employing-remote-workers-carries-new-it-challenges "Employing Remote Workers Carries New IT Challenges") Remote work carries with it a different set of risks than does a traditional workplace setup. Being forced to move in that direction only exacerbates the issue of figuring out how to operate under what people are calling the “new normal”. This month we thought we would go through a couple of the risks that come with having your staff working remotely, and what to do about them. Tags: [Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Remote Workers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote-workers) [Employer/Employee Relationship](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/employer-employee-relationship) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/employing-remote-workers-carries-new-it-challenges#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/employing-remote-workers-carries-new-it-challenges) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Can Massachusetts Businesses Do to Prepare for a Resurgence of COVID?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-can-massachusetts-businesses-do-to-prepare-for-a-resurgence-of-covid) Thursday, 30 September 2021 [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) [ ![What Can Massachusetts Businesses Do to Prepare for a Resurgence of COVID?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/704/b2ap3_large_332304053_covid_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-can-massachusetts-businesses-do-to-prepare-for-a-resurgence-of-covid "332304053_covid_400") With COVID cases back on the upswing here in Massachusetts, it may not be a bad idea to revisit and reevaluate how prepared your business is to manage operations as the state closes back up. Whether you had certain practices in place last time or not, you don’t want a lack of preparation and due diligence to be the reason your business fails now. Tags: [COVID](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid) [Cybersecurity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Business Continuity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-continuity) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-can-massachusetts-businesses-do-to-prepare-for-a-resurgence-of-covid#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-can-massachusetts-businesses-do-to-prepare-for-a-resurgence-of-covid) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Be Prepared for Hardware Failure or Suffer the Consequences](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/be-prepared-for-hardware-failure-or-suffer-the-consequences) Wednesday, 29 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Be Prepared for Hardware Failure or Suffer the Consequences](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-29-21/b2ap3_large_457284716_hardware_failure_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/be-prepared-for-hardware-failure-or-suffer-the-consequences "Be Prepared for Hardware Failure or Suffer the Consequences") Modern businesses rely on a lot of technology to stay operational, much of which can be considered hardware, or the physical computing systems that contribute to your infrastructure, like workstations, routers, switches, and servers. Unfortunately, no technology lasts forever, and this is true for hardware as well. One of the most devastating problems that a business can face is hardware failure, and no matter how well you maintain your technology, you must be ready to face down this threat at any given moment. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [BDR](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/bdr) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/be-prepared-for-hardware-failure-or-suffer-the-consequences#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/be-prepared-for-hardware-failure-or-suffer-the-consequences) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Multi-Factor Authentication is the New Complex Password](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/why-multi-factor-authentication-is-the-new-complex-password) Tuesday, 28 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Why Multi-Factor Authentication is the New Complex Password](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_282537498_multi_factor_authentication_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/why-multi-factor-authentication-is-the-new-complex-password "Why Multi-Factor Authentication is the New Complex Password") Everyone always tries to drive home the importance of passwords, but the simple fact of the matter is that passwords in today’s day and age are not enough to keep your business safe. While passwords are still important, they play a relatively small role compared to some of the more advanced security features that businesses must implement in order to stay as secure as possible. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Two-factor Authentication](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/two-factor-authentication) [Multi-factor Authentication](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/multi-factor-authentication) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/why-multi-factor-authentication-is-the-new-complex-password#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/why-multi-factor-authentication-is-the-new-complex-password) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Hosted VoIP Brings a Lot of Benefits](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits) Monday, 27 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Hosted VoIP Brings a Lot of Benefits](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-27-21/b2ap3_large_246990576_voip_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits "Hosted VoIP Brings a Lot of Benefits") The average person spends hours a day on their phone. For the average business, finding a way to support this trend is extremely important. This is why many businesses have begun to do away from their traditional telephone system for the massive benefits that Voice over Internet Protocol brings. Today, we will outline four major benefits of hosted VoIP to help you understand that if you aren’t using VoIP, you are probably leaving money on the table. Tags: [VoIp](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/voip) [Communications](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communications) [Voice over Internet Protocol](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/voice-over-internet-protocol) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Reasons Why Your Business Should Utilize Automated Cloud Backups](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/3-reasons-why-your-business-should-utilize-automated-cloud-backups) Saturday, 25 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![3 Reasons Why Your Business Should Utilize Automated Cloud Backups](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_438521263_cloud_backup_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/3-reasons-why-your-business-should-utilize-automated-cloud-backups "3 Reasons Why Your Business Should Utilize Automated Cloud Backups") Data backup is something that some organizations think they can do without, simply because they believe that it’s only valuable to have in the event that something wrong happens. Well, we’re here to break the bad news that if something can go wrong, it most likely will go wrong… at least at some point. With automated cloud backups, however, the chances of some unexpected emergency ending your business are drastically reduced. Tags: [Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [BDR](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/bdr) [Data Backup](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/3-reasons-why-your-business-should-utilize-automated-cloud-backups#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/3-reasons-why-your-business-should-utilize-automated-cloud-backups) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Enable or Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-enable-or-disable-startup-programs-in-windows-10) Friday, 24 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Enable or Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-24-21/b2ap3_large_305268636_enable_disable_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-enable-or-disable-startup-programs-in-windows-10 "Tip of the Week: Enable or Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10") Have you ever booted up your computer at the start of the workday only to find it slow and sluggish? Sometimes this has to do with how many startup processes are occurring when your computer is just starting to wake up. You might be able to give it a little morning jumpstart by disabling certain startup processes or programs. Tags: [User Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Windows 10](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows-10-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-enable-or-disable-startup-programs-in-windows-10#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-enable-or-disable-startup-programs-in-windows-10) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Yes, Your Business Can Use Outsourced IT Services!](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/yes-your-business-can-use-outsourced-it-services) Thursday, 23 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Yes, Your Business Can Use Outsourced IT Services!](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_50658402_outsourcing_it_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/yes-your-business-can-use-outsourced-it-services "Yes, Your Business Can Use Outsourced IT Services!") Finding talent can be difficult for businesses, especially for those that are challenged by variables such as their geographic location (not as big of a problem thanks to remote employment), but more often than not, budget will be the key holdup for small businesses seeking top talent. Thankfully, even small businesses can hire top talent through the process known as outsourcing, which is particularly helpful for acquiring talented and qualified IT professionals. Tags: [IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/yes-your-business-can-use-outsourced-it-services#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/yes-your-business-can-use-outsourced-it-services) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-is-a-botnet-and-why-is-it-dangerous) Wednesday, 22 September 2021 [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 is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-22-21/b2ap3_large_97628660_botnet_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-is-a-botnet-and-why-is-it-dangerous "What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?") Have you ever wondered how hackers manage to pull off incredible feats like bombarding networks and servers with so much traffic that they simply cannot function? None of this would be possible if not for botnets. But what is a botnet, and why is it important for your organization to understand? Let’s dive into the details. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Computer](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [Hackers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-is-a-botnet-and-why-is-it-dangerous#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/what-is-a-botnet-and-why-is-it-dangerous) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Reasons Your Business Needs to Upgrade Its Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-your-business-needs-to-upgrade-its-technology) Monday, 20 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![3 Reasons Your Business Needs to Upgrade Its Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-20-21/b2ap3_large_175978196_upgrade_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-your-business-needs-to-upgrade-its-technology "3 Reasons Your Business Needs to Upgrade Its Technology") For the average business, upgrading technology comes with some risks. Will you get the return on your investment back fast enough to make your investment worthwhile? Will the technology solve the operational problems you are trying to confront? Do you have the available capital to make significant upgrades? These questions and more can keep a business from taking advantage of the amazing benefits many new technologies can bring. Today, we thought we’d outline four signs that will tell you when it’s time to upgrade your business’ technology. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Avoiding Downtime](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/avoiding-downtime) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-your-business-needs-to-upgrade-its-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-your-business-needs-to-upgrade-its-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Yes, Even Your USB Drives Should Be Secured](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/yes-even-your-usb-drives-should-be-secured) Friday, 17 September 2021 [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) [ ![Yes, Even Your USB Drives Should Be Secured](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-17-21/b2ap3_large_42419560_USB_Secure_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/yes-even-your-usb-drives-should-be-secured "Yes, Even Your USB Drives Should Be Secured") Historically there have been several methods to transfer data from one system to the next, and while the cloud has rendered many of them irrelevant and unnecessary, that doesn’t mean they aren’t used by people looking to move data quickly. Many professionals still opt to use USB flash drives to keep certain data close at hand, but how at risk does this put the data on these drives? Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hardware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/yes-even-your-usb-drives-should-be-secured#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/yes-even-your-usb-drives-should-be-secured) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Technology Helps You Build a Better Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-technology-helps-you-build-a-better-business) Wednesday, 15 September 2021 [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) [ ![How Technology Helps You Build a Better Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-15-21/b2ap3_large_56508307_business_computing_technology_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-technology-helps-you-build-a-better-business "How Technology Helps You Build a Better Business") In today’s competitive business environment, you need every edge you can get to one-up your competition and make waves in your chosen industry. One of the best ways you can do so is by strategically implementing technology solutions that can enhance or transform the way your business operates both internally and externally. Tags: [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-technology-helps-you-build-a-better-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/how-technology-helps-you-build-a-better-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Huge Data Leak Could Have Been Prevented with Proper Configurations](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/huge-data-leak-could-have-been-prevented-with-proper-configurations) Monday, 13 September 2021 [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) [ ![Huge Data Leak Could Have Been Prevented with Proper Configurations](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-13-21/b2ap3_large_188453552_data_leak_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/huge-data-leak-could-have-been-prevented-with-proper-configurations "Huge Data Leak Could Have Been Prevented with Proper Configurations") What happens when your company configures something on its infrastructure incorrectly? It turns out, according to a recent data leak, that a lot can go wrong, especially in regards to cybersecurity and the privacy of sensitive records. The affected software was not an unknown third-party application, but was actually Microsoft! How did one of the world’s largest software developers put out software that potentially exposed millions of records? Let’s dig into the details. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hacker](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hacker) [Cybersecurity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/huge-data-leak-could-have-been-prevented-with-proper-configurations#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/huge-data-leak-could-have-been-prevented-with-proper-configurations) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Looking In at the Benefits of Remotely Monitoring Your Business’ Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/looking-in-at-the-benefits-of-remotely-monitoring-your-business-technology) Friday, 10 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Looking In at the Benefits of Remotely Monitoring Your Business’ Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-10-21/b2ap3_large_91676682_remote_monitoring_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/looking-in-at-the-benefits-of-remotely-monitoring-your-business-technology "Looking In at the Benefits of Remotely Monitoring Your Business’ Technology") For small businesses with limited budgets and workforces, getting the type of maintenance needed to keep complicated pieces of machinery and technology in tip-top shape seems like a tall order. Sometimes it might be a budgetary issue, where it costs too much to hire in-house staff to handle this burden. Other times it might seem like you just can’t find any talent in your location. Thanks to modern technology—remote monitoring and management technology, in particular—you are no longer stuck by these limitations Tags: [IT Support](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Business Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-technology) [Remote Monitoring and Management](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote-monitoring-and-management) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/looking-in-at-the-benefits-of-remotely-monitoring-your-business-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/looking-in-at-the-benefits-of-remotely-monitoring-your-business-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Types of Insider Threats to Watch For](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-types-of-insider-threats-to-watch-for) Wednesday, 08 September 2021 [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) [ ![4 Types of Insider Threats to Watch For](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-8-21/b2ap3_large_180858377_insider_threat_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/4-types-of-insider-threats-to-watch-for "4 Types of Insider Threats to Watch For") It’s easy to focus on threats that are external to your business, like viruses and malware that are just waiting to infiltrate your network, but what about threats that exist from within? While insider threats are not particularly common in the dramatic, over-the-top way that they are made out to be in movies and media, they are still a very real issue that should be addressed by your organization’s network security protocols. 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