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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…

Cybersecurity – a complex subject made simple. In this 3-part series, we discuss the basics of cybersecurity. This series will explore the following topics to help businesses develop a better understanding of cybersecurity from a broad perspective. Why is cybersecurity important? What are the top cybersecurity threats and challenges? (Part 2) What are the tools…

Ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept of Disaster Recovery (DR) has received unprecedented attention. Most businesses have realized the importance of bouncing back quickly from a disruptive event. In 2020, about 80% of SMBs reported having a recovery plan in place. But are you sure your business’ data is 100% recoverable? …

Returning for their 12th year, the HFM US Services Awards celebrate providers of services and solutions to the US hedge fund industry that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, customer service and business performance over the past 12 months. The announcement of the nomination for Best IT Managed Service Provider follows a successful year for ACE IT Solutions and emphasizes the company’s…

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted individuals and businesses all over the world in one way or another. Almost overnight, it disrupted the way people went about their daily routines and how companies operated. Amidst all the chaos, changes to the cyber landscape increased at an unprecedented pace. Some of the trends that powered these changes and continue to fuel them are: 1. Increased Use of Internet of Things (IoT)• About 56 federal agencies in the…

According to the AP, on Monday, July 19, 2021, the Biden administration and Western allies formally blamed China for a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software that occurred earlier this year. The broad range of cyberthreats from Beijing included ransomware attacks from government-affiliated hackers that have targeted victims — including in the U.S.…

A compliance program aims at protecting an organization from risk. The purpose of corporate compliance programs is to ensure that a business complies with laws or regulations relevant to it. You could consider a Compliance Program to be a form of internal insurance policy to create evidence of conformity with regulations and instill a culture…

When you run a business, compliance and security are two essential factors. Both are equally important for the seamless operation of your business. While compliance helps your business stay within the limits of industry or government regulations, security protects the integrity of your business and sensitive data. It is worth noting that although security is…

The internet is an ever-changing, multifaceted place. The parts you use and see daily are far from the web’s entirety — there are endless ways to access, collect, and use information, including the dark web. Once a hacker breaches your system and steals your data, whether it is PII or intellectual property, there are a few…

Cybersecurity should be on every business’ front burner. Hackers aren’t letting up and we’ve seen some high profile and very serious attacks recently. Attacks on SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange and Colonial Pipeline garnered headlines around the world. If criminals can breach those large enterprises, how does an SMB stand a chance? Cybersecurity Essentials Start with these essential…