With IT systems and the Internet influencing virtually every aspect of business, one mistake many companies make is dividing up their IT management needs among different vendors. This may not seem like an issue, but it could significantly compromise security and effectiveness, and waste time.
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Why You Need a Disaster Recovery Plan
Your technology needs to be available for you to stay in business.
But that’s easier said than done. A mix of operational IT services, cloud services, and SaaS apps makes disaster recovery even more complex. Outages, cloud incidents, ransomware, and simple human error can still take down critical services, and “it’s in the cloud” won’t save you.
Employees Can be Your Weakest Security Link
Most successful cyberattacks still start with a person – someone who clicks a phishing link, approves a bogus MFA prompt, reuses passwords, or mishandles sensitive data in an unintended application.
At the same time, trained and engaged employees can spot suspicious messages, report anomalies, and follow secure workflows that will shut down attacks early.
Understanding the Realities of Cyber Insurance
Protection, Not Prevention
Cyber insurance helps offset financial losses after an incident, but it does not stop attackers, eliminate legal exposure, or guarantee full reimbursement.
Policies can leave coverage gaps that may surprise business leaders during claims, excluding risks such as reputational damage and certain regulatory fines.
Is Your Building Stifling Your Cellular Signals?
Modern building materials – metal framing, glass coatings, and reinforced concrete – can weaken or block wireless and cellular signals, frustrating tenants, employees, and facility managers.
Don’t let spotty in-building cell signal coverage put your business on hold:
Hackers Are Hiding Malware Within AI-generated Code
AI coding tools are changing software development – and threat actors are adapting fast.
Increasingly, hackers are embedding malicious code within AI-generated output, hiding backdoors or data exfiltration logic that slips past signature-based scans.
Protect What Counts with a 2025 Tech Tax Break
Leverage a generous Section 179 tax deduction to strengthen your physical and cybersecurity systems – and protect your budgets!
Security systems protect your building facilities and its occupants, including security cameras, recorders, monitors, motion detectors, security lighting, alarm systems, entry and access systems, related junction boxes, associated wiring, and conduit.
Chaos Ransomware-as-a-Service Adds New Upgrades
The Chaos Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group has launched significant upgrades to sharply intensify its threat profile.
Built for speed and stealth, Chaos now targets Windows, Linux, ESXi, and NAS systems – capable of rapid, selective encryption and disabling defenses almost instantly. Why These Upgrades Matter – RaaS models make powerful ransomware tools accessible to less-skilled attackers.
DataLink Helps Protect Your People and Property
Physical security is a critical component of business risk management.
DataLink’s local access control experts specialize in designing and implementing solutions that safeguard your people, facilities, and assets.
Modern systems go well beyond simple keycards – they integrate with a layered suite of solutions for comprehensive protection.
Best Practices for a Strong Cloud Security Posture
Every day, more businesses, non-profits, and public sector agencies sign up for new cloud apps and services.
As cloud adoption accelerates, these robust security strategies are essential to protect your organization’s data and reputation…
