Your company firewall is the first line of defense against threats to your network, servers and devices. But not all firewalls are made equally. Today’s cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever. Organizations that want to stop ransomware and other malicious traffic from entering their network need to deploy stronger safeguards. In this post, we look at the evolving role of company firewalls and the security advantages of implementing smarter security solutions from providers like Sophos and Field Effect. The core goal of a company firewall The fundamental objective of a network firewall ..read more

Choosing the right business continuity providers will ensure that your business can rapidly recover after an operational disruption. But with so many different companies that provide business continuity services, the choices can be overwhelming. In this post, we’ll look at some of the key players in the industry, from data backup solutions to disaster recovery planning. To help narrow your options, we’ve divided providers by their area of focus, which will enable you to identify the right partners based on the individual needs of your business. Recommended Business Continuity Providers Always ..read more

If a disaster struck your business tomorrow, how long would it take to get your operations up and running again? It’s a frightening question that a lot of business owners would rather not consider. It’s also the heart of business continuity management (BCM). Rather than closing your eyes and hoping that nothing bad ever happens, BCM prepares you for every possible scenario. It’s critical to your organization’s long-term success and your ability to bounce back after an emergency. In this post, we’ll explain why no one should ignore BCM and walk you through the 11 essential components of s ..read more

How Does Datto Stack Up Against Axcient and Other Disaster Recovery Solutions? Our earlier BCDR Faceoff post provided an overview of how Datto compares to the major business continuity solutions providers, including Veeam, Intronis, Axcient, Unitrends, StorageCraft and file sync and share (FSS) providers like Dropbox, OneDrive and Google. In this post, we take a more granular look at the Datto vs. Axcient matchup to identify which solution is best for today’s organizations, based on our first-hand evaluations at Invenio IT and the recovery outcomes experienced by our clients. The Imp ..read more

Managed detection and response (MDR) is changing the way we think about cybersecurity. As the threat landscape has become more complex (and more destructive), organizations have struggled to keep up. MDR offloads the burden of cybersecurity onto stronger technologies and security experts who can manage threats around the clock. In this post, we discuss how MDR works, why it’s such a gamechanger and which solutions we recommend based on our experiences here at Invenio IT. What is Managed Detection and Response (MDR)? Managed detection and response is a cybersecurity service that provides automa ..read more

Across the board, cybercrime statistics paint a clear picture: hackers are finding new and more effective ways to infiltrate businesses. As these bad actors modify and strengthen their methods, business leaders are left scrambling to thwart a wide range of attacks, including data theft and ransomware. In some cases, hackers use sophisticated tools to find zero-day vulnerabilities in operating systems and software. More often than not, however, they’re relying on tried-and-true methods, like spam email and phishing attacks, to deceive users and bypass cybersecurity defenses. Changing ..read more

What’s New with Datto SIRIS and Other Datto Products? First released in 2011, the Datto SIRIS is widely considered one of the best data backup solutions available today. The latest iteration – SIRIS 5 – offers several enhancements over previous versions, including increased performance, hardware upgrades and a consolidated product offering for greater simplicity. In this post, we look at what’s new with the SIRIS 5, in addition to other key Datto products, including: Datto ALTO (Small business backup) Endpoint Backup for PCs (Cloud-based endpoint backup) Endpoint Backup for Servers (Clou ..read more

Identifying your business continuity plan objectives is an important first step in creating a comprehensive plan that helps your organization recover from all kinds of disasters, including fires, floods, and ransomware attacks. Unfortunately, many business leaders aren’t sure what those objectives should be or why they matter. To help you get started, we’ve identified nine business continuity plan objectives that focus your team’s energies on building critical policies and procedures that establish lasting resilience in your business operations. Consider communicating ..read more

It’s been 4 years since COVID-19 forced many organizations to shift to a remote workforce. But even as some health risks have subsided, many workers still have not returned to the office. This new normal is just one of several challenges that organizations are facing right now. A quick shift to remote work allowed many companies to continue operating through the coronavirus crisis. But as attitudes about remote work evolved, businesses have had to create a stronger long-term plan to accommodate a hybrid workforce (while also managing the heightened security risks). If your organization is ..read more

Zero trust is widely considered one of the most important cybersecurity concepts for today’s businesses. But what exactly is it, and how do you actually implement it within your IT environment? In this post, we break down everything you need to know about zero trust security and which solutions to consider at your organization. What is zero trust? Zero trust is a security principle that asserts that no user, device or application should be trusted unless it has been authorized. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized users or software accessing systems from inside or outside a netw ..read more