Data is under more numerous and more sophisticated attacks than ever. The heavier dependence on cloud technologies — partly brought about by the shift to remote work — has opened more doors for cybercriminals to exploit data systems, and they have wasted no time in deploying attacks.
2020 saw more businesses adopting remote work setups, not only to keep operations running but also to curb the spread of the pandemic. And with this deeper dependence on online systems came more aggressive spam attacks. In fact, the highest number of spam attacks in the second quarter of 2020 was recorded in April, when the pandemic started picking up its pace and businesses began implementing work from home arrangements.
In April 2020, Office 365 became Microsoft 365. But the move was more than just a name change for Microsoft’s suit of subscription-based enterprise software. According to the technology giant, the new name better reflects “the range of features and benefits in the subscription, to meet the unique needs of individuals and businesses.
Technology has become interwoven with our daily lives. It has become indispensable that the first thing we check as soon as we wake up is our smartphone. We work and play using different devices, and even monitor our health using smart watches. And because the pandemic has normalized remote working and distance learning, we've become even more dependent on IT.
But while technology has made daily tasks more efficient, it has also made our homes vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks.
Almost every business today uses the cloud for at least some of its computing workloads, with 81% of enterprises operating a multi-cloud environment comprising a variety of public and private cloud resources. And while there are still certain cases for keeping IT in-house, in the new age of distributed computing, it makes more sense for businesses to outsource their IT.
Outsourcing enables organizations to reduce their expenses while enhancing their technology capabilities as demand requires.
The short answer is yes. Managed services providers (MSPs) are third parties that help you maintain your IT infrastructure to optimize existing processes and prevent downtimes. So if you’re dealing with data, technology, and people, you need an expert to help you manage and secure your IT infrastructure.
Having remote working arrangements not only contributes to your business’s continuity and agility, but it also empowers your workforce to be productive from anywhere — even from the comfort of their own homes. However, the unprecedented accessibility afforded by a remote work setup also makes your systems highly vulnerable to cyberattacks.
The world is entering a new normal. While the general populace might be quick to adopt new habits and behaviors, some people might be overwhelmed by the looming uncertainty of the future.
For workers dealing with anxiety, being productive can be challenging.
Workplaces in the new normal will highlight agility and resilience above all, and this means leveraging IT tools to support business continuity. Mobile devices will be front and center in keeping small and midsize businesses’s (SMBs) operations running.
Working from home enables businesses in Kansas, Missouri and the world over to be more agile and productive even during a crisis. But while this setup ensures business continuity, lowers operational costs, and promotes better work-life balance, it can also threaten the very core of your business culture.
