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5 09, 2022

Top 8 information technology trends in 2022

September 5th, 2022|IT News and Info|

Top 8 information technology trends in 2022   Technology continues to be a key driver of change and business growth. When new IT trends arise, companies are presented with new opportunities to reshape operations, increase output, and improve bottom-line performance. Those that can quickly adapt and take advantage of new technology can gain a significant competitive edge.   The challenge is that it can be difficult to keep up with new technology trends every year. [...]

25 08, 2022

Security Operations Center (SOC): Why You Need One

August 25th, 2022|IT News and Info|

The risk of cyberattacks is a constant issue for businesses like yours. Hackers are constantly trying to find new ways to steal information or damage your systems. Unless your company has a dedicated security team, it’s difficult to mitigate cybersecurity risks.   Modern companies need someone to constantly monitor their networks, quickly respond to threats, and proactively fortify their defenses. They need a security operations center (SOC). What is a security operations center (SOC)? A [...]

26 07, 2022

IT management 101: What is IT outsourcing?

July 26th, 2022|IT News and Info|

What is IT outsourcing? Technology plays a vital role in today's business operations, but not every company has the resources to manage an in-house IT department. That’s why many companies are choosing to outsource their IT needs to third-party providers. IT outsourcing is the practice of contracting a third-party company, usually a managed IT services provider (MSP), to manage all or part of the organization's IT infrastructure and operations. This service is typically delivered remotely, [...]

25 05, 2022

Why is cybersecurity important in 2022?

May 25th, 2022|IT News and Info|

Cybersecurity is an essential component of any business, especially as the world becomes increasingly digitized. Those that haven't invested in proper cybersecurity solutions in 2022 will be at a significant disadvantage, as cyberattacks are only expected to grow in frequency and sophistication.  Cybersecurity challenges in the face of rapid digital transformation While the importance of cybersecurity has been clear for some time, the past year has brought renewed attention to the issue. The pandemic has [...]

23 05, 2022

The Benefits of Managed It Services to Your Business

May 23rd, 2022|IT News and Info|

Managing IT can be one of the most stress-inducing aspects of running a business. It's complicated, time-consuming, and if something goes wrong, it can have a serious impact on your company.    Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often do not have the time or resources to invest in a full-time IT department. That's why more and more SMBs are turning to managed IT services.  What are managed IT services? Managed IT services refer to the [...]

12 10, 2020

Protect Your Information from Business Email Compromise

October 12th, 2020|IT News and Info|

Business Email Compromise (BEC) What is it? Business email compromise, also referred to as imposter email, is a threat designed to trick the victim into thinking they received an email from a company leader like the CEO or CFO. The email is usually asking for either: a transfer of money out of the company or employee personally identifiable information such as W2 forms. How to prevent it? Since Business Email Compromise relies on social engineering [...]

12 03, 2020

A message from DSG regarding COVID-19

March 12th, 2020|IT News and Info, IT Support Tips|

STRATEGIES FOR REMOTE WORK  While all of us at DSG certainly hope that the COVID-19 coronavirus won't become a major health event in your local community, the reality is that businesses are already considering every contingency plan with a close eye towards avoiding serious disruption of their operations. In order to help our clients be better prepared for a surge in remote workers as the coronavirus story unfolds around the world, DSG has put together [...]

8 08, 2019

Microsoft Windows 2008 End of Support

August 8th, 2019|IT News and Info|

End of Support is quickly approaching for Microsoft’s Windows Server 2008 (and 2008 R2), officially ending on January 14, 2020. When January 14 arrives, Microsoft will end official support with Windows Server 2008, meaning there will no longer be security patches or bug fixes. With the lack of updates and security patches, Windows Server 2008 will become a sitting duck for bad actors to catch up to and establish serious exploits with. End of Support [...]

16 02, 2017

PCI Compliance and What It Means For Your Business

February 16th, 2017|IT News and Info|

PCI Compliance The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. The security standard consists of 12 requirements that a business needs in order to be PCI compliant. If your company is not compliant then your business may face significant fines, increased transaction fees, and negative publicity. As part of [...]

7 05, 2016

SpyEye Caused $1 Billion in Losses

May 7th, 2016|IT News and Info, Security News|

Aleksandr Andreevich Panin and Hamza Bendelladj were sentenced last week for developing and selling malware that enabled cybercriminals to steal sensitive data and access bank accounts. Panin received a 9 and a half year sentence and Bendalladj was sentenced to 15 years in prison. SpyEye, the notorious malware that they created, caused $1 billion in losses in the finance industry around the world. Panin and Bendelladj used the aliases Gribodemon and Bx1 online, so you [...]

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