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Tips & Tutorials February 18, 2025
Lessons from the Biggest Data Breaches of 2024: Safeguarding Your Business in an Evolving Threat Landscape
2024 was a pivotal year in the cybersecurity landscape, marked by significant data breaches that sent shockwaves across industries. These incidents not only exposed sensitive information but also disrupted operations and eroded consumer trust. By examining these high-profile breaches, we can identify actionable lessons to strengthen your organization’s defenses. While these companies are not NTG […]
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Tips & Tutorials February 4, 2025
Best Practices for Building an Effective Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
In today’s digital world, businesses thrive on the efficiency and reliability of their IT systems. But what happens when a natural disaster, cyberattack, or technical failure throws your operations into chaos? Without a solid Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plan, the consequences can be costly—and potentially devastating. For business owners, the goal is […]
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Tips & Tutorials November 13, 2024
Phishing and Social Engineering Threats: Staying Vigilant During the Holiday Season
As technology advances, so do the tactics employed by cybercriminals. Phishing and social engineering attacks have evolved significantly in recent years, becoming more sophisticated, targeted, and personalized. During the holiday season, these attacks often reach a peak as cybercriminals exploit the festive rush, increased online shopping, and frequent email communications to deceive unsuspecting individuals and […]
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Tips & Tutorials February 22, 2024
NTG’s Guide to Avoiding Phishing Scams
Phishing scams have been around for a long time, but recently they’ve become more sophisticated and more dangerous. As a small business owner, it’s important to understand what phishing scams are, how they work, and how to protect yourself against them. Keep reading for a comprehensive overview of phishing scams and the steps you can […]
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Tips & Tutorials September 3, 2023
Common Cyber Attacks Insurance Companies Face & How A Managed Cybersecurity Services Provider Can Help
In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, cyber attacks have become increasingly common. Insurance companies are not immune to these attacks and are a prime target for cybercriminals, who view insurance as an industry with large amounts of sensitive data. With the rising number of data breaches and cyber incidents, it’s essential for insurance companies to stay […]
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Tips & Tutorials August 3, 2023
Strategies for Implementing IT Services for Schools on a Budget
Around 61% of American students use laptops in their classrooms, which shows how prevalent technology is in schools. Although educational institutions often have a shoestring budget, it doesn’t mean that you can’t benefit from quality IT solutions. But with so many options available, finding the right fit for your school can feel like a mission. […]
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Tips & Tutorials July 16, 2023
An Overview of IT Services for Healthcare
The market value size of IT services for Healthcare in 2023 is $182.2 billion and is expected to see steady growth. The projected 2030 revenue forecast is $609.1 billion. Those statistics show the healthcare industry knows the benefits of enlisting IT services. What are some basic ways your healthcare facility could take advantage of IT […]
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Tips & Tutorials July 9, 2023
Cybersecurity Recovery Planning Tips for Small Businesses
Cyber criminals can strike anytime, anywhere, and to businesses of any size. Unfortunately, small businesses are more vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches as they typically have fewer resources to devote to preparation and recovery. A disaster recovery plan is essential to maintain business continuity and protect critical data and assets. While it’s our opinion that it’s […]
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Tips & Tutorials July 5, 2023
Why Law Firms Should Prioritize IT Services & Cybersecurity
For years, law firms have been reliant on traditional methods to represent their clients. Document management, billing, and case management are just a few examples of processes that take up a significant amount of a law firm’s resources. However, with the evolution of technology and the rise of IT services, law firms can now streamline […]
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Tips & Tutorials July 1, 2023
Why Every Business Should Hire An IT Consultant
The internet is an ever-expanding realm of opportunity, providing businesses with the potential to expand their customer base and increase profits. However, it also creates more opportunities for cybercrime. As businesses continue to embrace remote workforces, they need to protect their data from malicious actors who could gain access and compromise a business’s security. Simple […]
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Tips & Tutorials June 1, 2023
11 Reasons to Hire IT Infrastructure Services for Your Business
The US IT industry is worth a whopping $1.6 trillion in 2023. You can’t overstate the value of great IT infrastructure in today’s world. Not only do all businesses rely on technology to deliver their services to customers, but there are cybercriminals in every corner of the web trying to steal your data and money. […]
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Tips & Tutorials May 21, 2023
NTG’s Quick Start Guide to VoIP
As the world of technology continues to develop at a rapid pace, businesses are increasingly switching to VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol, which is a cost-effective and efficient means of communication. For small business owners, it is essential to keep up with the latest technology and VoIP is the new norm in the business […]
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Tips & Tutorials May 12, 2023
Common Cybersecurity Blind Spots & How A Managed Cybersecurity Services Provider Can Help
The digital era has brought convenience, innovation, and progress to our lives. However, it also brought new threats that can compromise our privacy, data, and business operations. Cybersecurity is now a necessity to ensure the continuity and stability of your business. However, despite its importance, many businesses overlook or underestimate the severity of cybersecurity risks […]
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Tips & Tutorials April 28, 2023
The Three Main Functions of Cloud Platforms and Why You Need an IT Managed Services Provider to Manage Them
The advent of cloud platforms has brought about a revolution in how businesses operate. With cloud platforms, businesses can access on-demand software, infrastructure, and storage solutions, without worrying about the costs and complexities involved with hosting their own infrastructure. However, the broad range of capabilities provided by cloud platforms can be overwhelming, especially when it […]
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Tips & Tutorials April 15, 2023
Financial Firms: Boost IT Security
In a world of ever-expanding cyber threats, financial institutions are especially vulnerable to attack as hackers seek to access sensitive information and funds. Protecting the finance industry’s customers and assets is essential for maintaining trust in its services. That’s why it’s vital that financial companies partner with an experienced cybersecurity services provider, like NTG, to […]
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Tips & Tutorials April 6, 2023
10 Reasons to Hire a Technology Business Consultant
Did you know that over 30,000 websites get hacked every day? Yes, poor cybersecurity is a massive problem across several industries. You should want your company’s technology to have the most secure system. But what if your existing IT team doesn’t have the skills to build such a system? In such a situation, a technology […]
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Tips & Tutorials March 30, 2023
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Small Businesses
In today’s digital world, no business is safe from cyber attacks. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to such attacks due to their lack of resources and expertise in cybersecurity. But, even if a small business is attacked, it doesn’t mean they can’t recover. With the right know-how and help from a cybersecurity service provider, any […]
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Tips & Tutorials March 24, 2023
Healthcare’s Urgent Cybersecurity Needs
The healthcare industry is one of the most important parts of any country’s economy, and yet it’s often overlooked in terms of its need for strong cybersecurity. Like any other industry, the healthcare sector is increasingly facing cyber threats that have the potential to steal patient data, alter records, or even shut down systems entirely. […]
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Tips & Tutorials March 20, 2023
9 Cybersecurity Tactics to Minimize Risk
You wake up to another day of immense revenue–generating potential at your organization. But what would happen if you woke up to a ransomware attack instead? Research shows that nine out of 10 companies in 2022 fell victim to cybercrime. Part of the reason for this is the increase in remote work. Seventy-nine percent of businesses acknowledged that […]
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Tips & Tutorials March 16, 2023
What are the Risks of Using Third-Party Service Providers?
As your business grows, so does its complexity. Every new hire requires a user profile, a computer, and training. With every new employee, your information environment expands more than you might think. So, you start looking for personnel to manage that information environment and all the technology that comprises it. Business owners might choose to […]
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Tips & Tutorials March 10, 2023
Protecting Your Small Business from Ransomware Attacks with an IT Managed Services Company
In the age of digital technology, small businesses are more vulnerable than ever to cyber threats and ransomware is one of the most serious risks. Ransomware is malicious software that restricts access to files and demands a ransom payment in exchange for unlocking them. As a business owner, it’s important that you understand what ransomware […]
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Tips & Tutorials February 10, 2023
Common Cybersecurity Threats To Small Businesses and How Cybersecurity Experts Should Address Them
In the current digital world, businesses of all sizes must take steps to protect their data and systems from malicious cyber threats. Small businesses are especially vulnerable due to limited resources and knowledge about cybersecurity solutions. In this blog post, we will look at some of the most common cybersecurity threats that small businesses face, […]
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Tips & Tutorials January 31, 2023
The Benefits of Managed IT Services for Businesses
From Experts Providing Business IT Solutions in Tampa and Around The Country As a small business owner, you know that having a reliable IT infrastructure is essential to keep your operations running smoothly. Without an effective IT system, your business will struggle to be competitive and take advantage of the latest trends in technology. Fortunately, […]
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Tips & Tutorials January 28, 2023
NTG Cybersecurity Basics: Essential Training for Remote Teams
Cybersecurity training is essential for any teams that work remotely or hybridly, this includes the capacity to recognize any security dangers that may arise when working online or with computer systems. In 2021, 85% of cyberattacks were caused by human error. Phishing emails, browsing suspicious websites, and even social networking may threaten your company’s security. […]
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Tips & Tutorials January 24, 2023
How IT Consulting Services Can Help Your Small Business Thrive
In today’s digital world, it’s essential for businesses of all sizes to understand and utilize information technology (IT) in order to remain competitive. However, IT is a complex field that requires specialized knowledge and expertise. That’s why many small businesses in Tampa and across the country are turning to IT consulting services to help them […]
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Tips & Tutorials January 18, 2023
How to Identify and Mitigate Common Cyber Vulnerabilities
As a small business owner, you want to make sure your digital assets are secure from malicious actors. To do this, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of cybersecurity. One of the key concepts is understanding vulnerability in cybersecurity. Essentially, a vulnerability is a weakness in an IT resource or system that can […]
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Tips & Tutorials January 7, 2023
NTG Cybersecurity Basics: How To Write Strong Passwords
The simplest step – and one of the most important and useful – in securing your sensitive data is learning to create strong passwords that are difficult to guess or crack. In addition to two-factor authentication, a strong password is an important line of defense against cybercriminals. Learn to write impenetrable passwords from Tampa’s best […]
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Tips & Tutorials January 2, 2023
How A Cyber Security Managed Services Provider Can Help Your Small Business – Enterprise IT Consulting Services
A cybersecurity managed services provider can help you protect your data and grow your small business. A Cybersecurity Managed Services Provider (MSP) is a business that specializes in providing customized cybersecurity services to small businesses. Cybersecurity MSPs provide an array of services designed to protect your company’s data, networks, and systems from potential threats and […]
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Tips & Tutorials December 22, 2022
3 Simple Ways To Protect Your Business From Cyber Attacks During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a dangerous time for businesses. Cybersecurity becomes even more important during the holidays as hackers take advantage of increased online activity to launch malicious attacks that target small businesses. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to help […]
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Tips & Tutorials December 13, 2022
How to Secure Your Business’ Devices
The recent rise of remote work comes with a greater risk of cyber attacks. In order to protect sensitive and vital business resources and data, you’ll need to address a few key points of vulnerability across all devices used for the operation of your business. You must have the right cybersecurity policies in place before […]
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Tips & Tutorials November 30, 2022
NTG’s Post-Cyber Attack Recovery Steps
Data hacks and cyber-attacks can happen to any business. It is difficult to recover from data leaks, essential documents, or client information, No matter how large or modest your company is. Data breaches: what are they? Cyber-attacks and data breaches come in many forms. It is due to a number of causes, including: Phishing attempts […]
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Tips & Tutorials November 19, 2022
10 Ways an IT Managed Services Provider Can Improve Your Business
There is a greater need than ever for prioritizing cybersecurity in 2022. In today’s fast-paced world, businesses are faced with increasing threats, and technological advances increase at an alarming rate. Thus, it is crucial to have a reliable security system in place. For a simple hack of a company’s system, we’ve all heard about companies […]
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Tips & Tutorials November 8, 2022
5 Common Cyber Attacks and How to Protect Yourself and Your Business
In today’s digital world, cyber-attacks are a near constant threat. Threat actors target all sorts of businesses and organizations, from Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to small mom & pop stores. The digital revolution has transformed the way we interact and conduct business. But, while having an internet presence and network infrastructure is integral […]
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Tips & Tutorials October 24, 2022
Tips to Safeguard Online Information
It is very common, nowadays, to hear about a major data breach revealing the personal data of millions. It can seem difficult to protect yourseld, but various changes can be made to your devices and accounts to ensure security against outside sources attempting to retrieve your data and breach your privacy. Keeping yourself safe from […]
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Tips & Tutorials October 12, 2022
What A Cybersecurity Managed Services Provider Can Do For your Business
Cybersecurity managed services have become nearly essential for businesses, no matter what size. Securing sensitive data is crucial for every business. Managed cybersecurity service is a complete one-stop solution to both common cybersecurity issues and ones unique to the business in question. What Are Cybersecurity Managed Services? Cybersecurity is also known as information technology security […]
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Tips & Tutorials October 5, 2022
NTG’s Guide to Crafting Strong Passwords
Passwords are virtual locks on any services or accounts that contain your private information. Anyone can access the information contained on these accounts if they are able to break the security barrier of these passwords. This is why it’s incredibly important to make sure you know how to create strong passwords. Making a weaker, predictable […]
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Tips & Tutorials August 16, 2022
Commonly Overlooked Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
The Covid-19 pandemic forced everyone and everything to go digital, even more so than we already were. Everything was taking place on the internet, from school to business meetings and transactions, even doctor consultations and everything in between. Remote working or hybrid work became a new normal. Businesses and organizations increasingly started to store their […]
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Tips & Tutorials August 8, 2022
Essential Cyber Training for Remote Teams
If you’re working from home it means you’ll need to rely on a few skills, such as managing Zoom meetings, being productive and self-motivating, and modifying your home office to meet your job’s requirements (updating your computer setup is often necessary). You may not be aware that cybersecurity skills are essential for work from home […]
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Tips & Tutorials June 8, 2022
Is Your Business Prepared to Weather The Storm?
June 1st marked the start of the Atlantic hurricane season and the NOAA predicts above-average activity this year. That means between 14 and 21 storms could grow powerful enough to be named this season (3-6 storms are forecast to be Category 3 or higher). Preparing for natural disasters ahead of time is key, and while […]
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Tips & Tutorials May 23, 2022
Simple Ways to Protect Your Business Against a Security Breach
Have you been the victim of a cyber attack? We hope not. Cyber attacks are a severe problem and cause serious consequences for a business’ credibility, reputation, and customer satisfaction. Security breaches and cybersecurity crimes are becoming increasingly common, causing many businesses substantial loss. As a result, business owners now largely understand the importance of […]
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Tips & Tutorials May 17, 2022
Finding Your Ideal Cybersecurity MSP
When it comes to cybersecurity and IT management, your organization may not have the resources. You may save money and effort by hiring a third-party cybersecurity managed service provider. A managed service provider can make the job more convenient for you. Identifying a solid cybersecurity provider that can identify your company’s needs might seem difficult, […]
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Tips & Tutorials April 17, 2022
NTG’s Guide to Cloud Backup Selection
Cloud backup services have become a must-have. Companies are developing robust IT infrastructure or outsourcing cloud backup services to a third party to support cloud computing. After the Covid-19 lockdown, accessing information securely from anywhere is instrumental in successfully running a business. As a result, more companies are looking to integrate a variety of IT […]
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Tips & Tutorials April 17, 2022
How to Improve Your Cybersecurity
It seems like there’s a new story about a cybersecurity breach on the news all the time. We tend to believe that hackers and cyber criminals primarily target big organizations, financial institutions, and wealthy celebrities, but this isn’t necessarily the case. As long as you conduct business online – who doesn’t – you are at […]
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Tips & Tutorials April 17, 2022
The Hardwired to Trust Era
What Netflix’s Inventing Anna and The Tinder Swindler can teach us about staying secure on and offline Though we may sympathize with the victims, we love a good con artist story. Consider the popularity of Netflix’s recent productions Inventing Anna and The Tinder Swindler, featuring now infamous con artists who scammed their targets out of […]
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Tips & Tutorials December 16, 2021
6 Upsides to VoIP Cloud with NTG
As technology continues to evolve, more vendors have sought to take their services into the cloud. This remains true in the realm of voice. Voice vendors are increasingly working to move their services to a cloud-based solution and are seeking to reach a wider audience with new innovations and greater access to their services. As […]
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Tips & Tutorials November 18, 2021
6 NTG Tips to Fortify IoT Device Security
The Cyberthreat landscape is constantly evolving, between the implementation of new technologies and the creative efforts of bad actors, having a basic understanding of how to defend your network will go a long way in protecting your data. According to RiskBased Security Research “Data breaches resulted in 36 billion records being exposed in the first […]
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Tips & Tutorials October 20, 2021
How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks have become a massive problem for almost every industry and every organization size. In the U.S., federal officials have called it one of the biggest threats currently facing the nation. During the last year, criminals have attacked schools, shipping agencies, healthcare organizations, medical trials, and more. Given the impact these attacks can have […]
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Tips & Tutorials October 15, 2021
NTG’s Strategies to Spot Phishing
Phishing is the practice of tricking an internet user into clicking on a link or falling for a scam pretending to be a legitimate organization or personal acquaintance. The goal is to get them to reveal sensitive data or personal information about themselves. The most common forms of phishing attacks are done through email, but […]
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Tips & Tutorials June 29, 2021
3 Main Areas of Cloud Computing
Differentiating the 3 main functional areas of cloud platforms As demand for Cloud Computing grows, its important to understand the different types of cloud platforms and what their core functions are. IAAS (Infrastructure as a Service): Who uses it: Infrastructure Engineers IAAS delivers a computing infrastructure as an on-demand service based on the needs of […]
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Tips & Tutorials June 28, 2021
NTG’s Elite Professional IT Offerings
One of NTG’s premier offerings is Professional Services. We can take on projects that you would like to develop, such as a technical refresh of your infrastructure where we look at all of your components, determine what items need to be upgraded and come up with a design and project plan to increase maintainability, reliability […]
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Tips & Tutorials April 13, 2021
NTG Insight: Endpoint Detection and Response
A term that has gained visibility in the Cyber Security world recently is EDR or Endpoint Detection and Response. One of the drivers for EDRs popularity is due to the increased number of users working from home. EDR has an agent on the user’s device that can respond in real time to threats stopping them […]
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