April 11th, 2023 by admin
Data security is paramount in the digital age. With cyber threats and data breaches becoming increasingly common, businesses of all sizes must ensure that their data is secure. In 2023, data security will be even more important. Here are some of the...
Posted in: Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Cybersecurity
May 20th, 2022 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
Ransomware is one of the most damaging cyber-attack types of all time. It’s the one feared the most by business owners and cybersecurity defenders. This worry is not without reason. In an instant, an organization’s critical IT infrastructure can be...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Cybersecurity
April 19th, 2022 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
$3.9 Million. That’s the answer to the following question… What was the average total cost of a single data breach in 2020? Cybersecurity is expensive, but the alternative is more than many companies can pay. I won’t take any more of your time...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Cybersecurity
November 3rd, 2021 by Van Ausdall & Farrar
Data breaches, especially for small- to midsize companies, continue to be a major threat, as cybercriminals have become more sophisticated in their methods. Most data attacks come out of nowhere and often target companies with sub-par security solutions...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Cybersecurity
October 22nd, 2019 by Ashlee Colliver
If you’re in charge of corporate IT, you know computers can be tricky to keep secure. When you add in the factor of portability – like when a mobile device is checked out of the office – your challenge grows exponentially. ESSENTIAL LAYERS OF MOBILE DEVICE...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Information, Managed IT Solutions
August 27th, 2019 by Ashlee Colliver
It’s too late to turn back the tide. Working remotely is a trend that has grown past the point of being a short-term fad with unknown long-term consequences. At this point, including a virtual workforce as part of a corporate staff is the norm. Performance...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Cloud Solutions, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Information
May 21st, 2019 by Guillermo Fernandez
Despite the best efforts of IT Directors, 68% of companies fell victim to a cyber attack in the last year according to a report from Sophos1. That’s more than two in three companies world-wide! Cyber-attacks don’t discriminate either: 63% of small businesses...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Cybersecurity
August 3rd, 2017 by Guillermo Fernandez
To continue safe operation of some Ricoh Multifunction Printers, Laser Printers, Production Printers and Printer Controller products which use Microsoft Windows operating system, it is necessary to apply the appropriate Microsoft Windows security patch....
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog
May 3rd, 2017 by Guillermo Fernandez
In 2016, Ransomware attacks made alarming headlines, affecting every kind of business from hospitals to police stations. Last year, too, hacks of Internet of Things (IoT) devices -home appliances, toys, cars and more, were also making headlines. Many...
Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Cybersecurity
