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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);) [ ![Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) ## [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cybersecurity Basics Explained](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cybersecurity-basics-explained) Tuesday, 29 September 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Cybersecurity Basics Explained](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2020_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_330169505_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cybersecurity-basics-explained "Cybersecurity Basics Explained") Over a quarter of all data breaches happen to small businesses. The cost of a data breach, well, it sure isn’t worth it. To keep your business’ data and infrastructure free of threats and relatively secure, small businesses will need a combination of useful technology tools and well-designed strategies. Let’s take a look at several steps your small business can take to secure itself from digital theft. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Cybersecurity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cybersecurity-basics-explained#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cybersecurity-basics-explained) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cyberattacks Have Gone Way Up Since the Pandemic Started](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cyberattacks-have-gone-way-up-since-the-pandemic-started) Saturday, 29 August 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Cyberattacks Have Gone Way Up Since the Pandemic Started](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_333217159-covid_hackers_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cyberattacks-have-gone-way-up-since-the-pandemic-started "Cyberattacks Have Gone Way Up Since the Pandemic Started") We’ve been predicting it, and feeling it, but now the numbers are in. Officially, cybersecurity attacks have increased significantly since the start of the COVID-19 crisis - in particular the lockdown. 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/newsletter-content/cyberattacks-have-gone-way-up-since-the-pandemic-started#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cyberattacks-have-gone-way-up-since-the-pandemic-started) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Business Needs a Well-Structured Mobile Device Policy](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-business-needs-a-well-structured-mobile-device-policy) Saturday, 22 August 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Your Business Needs a Well-Structured Mobile Device Policy](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_332421176-mobile-device_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-business-needs-a-well-structured-mobile-device-policy "Your Business Needs a Well-Structured Mobile Device Policy") Smartphones are basically the most popular piece of technology ever. They can be used for much of the computing that people deem necessary. It’s no surprise that since they pay over $1,000 for these devices that your employees are going to take them everywhere, including your office. There was a time when employers were horrified by this fact, but today smartphones can just as easily be used for work as they are for distraction. Tags: [Mobile Office](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-office) [Smartphone](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphone) [Mobile Device](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-business-needs-a-well-structured-mobile-device-policy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-business-needs-a-well-structured-mobile-device-policy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Data Services Your Business Should Be Using](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/data-services-your-business-should-be-using) Tuesday, 25 August 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Data Services Your Business Should Be Using](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_250693867-data-services_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/data-services-your-business-should-be-using "Data Services Your Business Should Be Using") Your business’ data is one of its most important assets. Today, there are ways to utilize data to help build a better business. Let’s take a look at the data services that are designed to help the modern business get the most out of this resource. Tags: [Data](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Business Computing](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Data Management](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-management) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/data-services-your-business-should-be-using#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/data-services-your-business-should-be-using) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Structure Your Backup Platform to Your Business’ Needs](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/structure-your-backup-platform-to-your-business-needs) Thursday, 27 August 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Structure Your Backup Platform to Your Business’ Needs](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2020_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_359512959-Yourbackup_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/structure-your-backup-platform-to-your-business-needs "Structure Your Backup Platform to Your Business’ Needs") There are a lot of different ways that companies and organizations approach data backup, ranging from backing up *everything* to backing up literally nothing (which we do not recommend). In many ways, backup is simply a form of insurance—the difference being that you’re investing in a solution to a problem, rather than a means to cover your business’ damages. 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