Online Security 101

https://www.zdnet.com/article/online-security-101-how-to-protect-your-privacy-from-hackers-spies-and-the-government/ Check out the awesome tour de force by Charlie Osborne at the link above.  The article leaves no rock unturned in the daily battle of security that businesses and users face. If you’re interested in having a more thorough approach to security for your business, reach out to Monarchy IT at (800) 229-8232 or…

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Accenture/Ponemon 2019 Cost of Cybercrime Study

https://www.accenture.com/t20190305T185301Z__w__/us-en/_acnmedia/PDF-96/Accenture-2019-Cost-of-Cybercrime-Study-Final.pdf#zoom=50 Click the link above for the annual Cost of Cybercrime Study by Accenture and the Ponemon Institute. This comprehensive study gives a deep dive into the realities of business in 2019-that is, IT dependent.  Your business should be looking forward instead of backwards when it comes to security and prevention for your most valuable…

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Shame on VEEAM!

https://www.zdnet.com/article/data-management-firm-veeam-mismanages-own-data-leaks-440m-email-addresses/ Check out the details in the above article by Charlie Osborne at ZDNet.com to learn how a major backup and disaster recovery company left millions of user account and other data openly accessible to the internet. At Monarchy IT, we choose vendors with security in mind, and as such, protect our clients from vendors…

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What is ransomware? Everything you need to know about one of the biggest menaces on the web

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-an-executive-guide-to-one-of-the-biggest-menaces-on-the-web/ Check out the ultimate updated guide by Danny Palmer over at ZDNet.com at the link above . It is a tour de force of workmanship, and the detail is no gloss; it’s a great summation for any business leader or owner wanting a 360-degree look at the growing problem that is taking the cyber…

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Tips to defend against ransomware

As most have become aware over the weekend, the globe was hit by a massive cyber-attack via the worm being named WannaCry.  It affected hundreds of thousands of computers, even shutting down many hospitals in the UK. At Monarchy IT, security is our #1 priority, which is why we strive to be in front of…

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It’s World Back-up Day!

Back-up your Data! Data is critical to business success; protect it, review it, but most importantly of all, BACK IT UP!!! At Monarchy IT, we pride ourselves on taking care of our clients businesses.  If you or your business is leaving your data up to chance, feel free to contact us at support@monarchyit.com or (800)…

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The Compliance Experts

At Monarchy IT, our chief concern is the well-being of our clients and their customers.  Our way of providing peace of mind to our clients is by finding solutions to their IT problems. One area where businesses get hit the hardest is in compliance-based industries, (healthcare, finance, etc.).  The bevy of laws and regulations is…

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Don’t be like the Pentagon-Have a plan for cyber-attacks

http://www.zdnet.com/article/whos-in-charge-during-a-cyberattack-pentagon-doesnt-know/ Check out the great article by Zack Whittaker over at ZDNet.com linked above to get the full details of the report, but suffice to say, last week brought big news in the security sector of IT, as an internal audit revealed the government does not have strict guidelines of responsibility during a cyber-attack. At…

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