Suffolk Computer Consultants, Inc. Blog

You won’t get far on our website without finding an article or two talking a big game about the cloud and what it can do for your business. One thing is for certain: you can’t underestimate the value of securing your cloud solutions. It doesn’t matter what you use it for; cloud security is an integral part of ensuring your operations continue unimpeded and uninterrupted.

The Internet is amazing. It lets us connect, innovate, and learn in ways we never could before. Just like anything that is really powerful, however, it has a dark side, especially for those who explore its hidden corners. If you're into coding or curious about how computer systems work, it's more important than ever to understand the laws around hacking. The consequences for getting caught are serious and are only becoming more so. 

Don’t underestimate the danger of a cyberattack. Even small ones that are seemingly insignificant compared to major threats, like ransomware, have the potential to cause serious disruption to your operations. Regardless of the severity of the threat, you want to have an incident response plan that is tested, documented, and ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. Let’s go over what happens in the hour following a cyberattack and why acting quickly is so important.

The time may come when you find yourself in the position to expand your business through the acquisition of one of your competitors or contemporaries. You may be in this position now. Either way, congratulations! This process can be rewarding and potentially quite profitable, provided everything goes according to plan.

One of the most important aspects to pay attention to during this process is the technology you’ll suddenly be adding to your toolkit. After all, you don’t want to find yourself with a huge, surprise mess.

Resistance to new technology is a common challenge for businesses. The key to a smooth rollout isn't just about picking the right technology; it's about building a comprehensive strategy that addresses the human element of the change being made. As software is extremely important to any business, having a solid strategy in place to address the governance of your IT systems only makes sense. Today, we’ll give you a baseline on how to build one.