Dena Rissman

October is cybersecurity awareness month. I wanted to take some time to discuss the current cyberthreat landscape and our thoughts on ACE IT Solutions’ approach to cybersecurity.  Biggest cybersecurity shifts from 2021 We are seeing a huge shift of business leaders prioritizing cybersecurity in their business. An investment in cybersecurity is an investment in your…

During the month of October, ACE IT Solution is hosting two FREE Microsoft Teams 101 workshops for clients as part of our Work Smarter Series. The first workshop, “Getting Started with Microsoft Teams”, was a huge success. Clients had a chance to test drive Microsoft Teams in a sandbox environment, where they got to play…

Email remains a primary way people share information, with over 320 emails sent per day according to SonicWall. The global pandemic and work-from-home initiatives have contributed to email being the most extensive channel for all forms of phishing and ransomware attacks. Tempted by this massive pool of potential victims, criminals are constantly investing in new…

Shadow IT is a catch-all term that includes any IT solution (i.e.: applications, software, devices, etc.) that’s not expressly approved by or known to your IT team. This often includes personal computers, smart phones and applications that your employees use on a regular basis to get their work done. With the switch to remote work,…

We’ve been using term “Digital Transformation” for years — using digital technologies to modernize existing business processes, culture, and customer experiences to meet changing business and market requirements. Pre pandemic, digital transformation initiatives were recognized as an eventual necessity but were contingent on available resources. Since the surge in remote work, cyber attacks and ransomware, and a…

A breach will affect productivity & revenueWhen a security breach occurs, companies have to hit pause, losing precious time and revenue. Lost business costs accounts for nearly 40% of the average total cost of a data breach. Significant revenue loss as a result of a cybersecurity breach is common. Studies show that 29% of businesses…

Data is essential for every business, so why are businesses failing to establish effective security postures? The cost of data breaches can be far-reaching and even permanently damage a company’s reputation or cause a business to close. Businesses must construct stronger cybersecurity strategies, and build a solid foundation for protecting the data that is critical to…

The Securities and Exchange Commission has sanctioned eight firms for failures in their cybersecurity policies and procedures that resulted in email account takeovers exposing the personal information of thousands of customers and clients at each firm. The firms firms agreed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties to settle charges. All were Commission-registered…

Cybersecurity – a complex subject made simple. This blog series was created to help businesses develop a better understanding of cybersecurity from a broad perspective. In Part 3 of this 3-part series about cybersecurity essentials, we review the solutions, tools and vendors that support a robust cybersecurity program. Given the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape and the…

Cybersecurity – a complex subject made simple. This blog series was developed to help businesses develop a better understanding of cybersecurity from a broad perspective. In Part 2 of this 3-part series about cybersecurity essentials, we review the cybersecurity threats and challenges that SMBs face. Cyber threats take many forms and change at a rapid…