Business + IT Insights

When it comes to cybersecurity, one thing is for sure: when a global crisis emerges, it’s only a matter of time before criminals find a way to exploit it. And few situations offer as many opportunities for hackers as a global pandemic.

In 2019, cybercriminals cost businesses $3.5 billion, according to the FBI. That’s up from $2.7 billion in 2018. Cyberattacks happen so often that many businesses don’t even realize they’ve been breached until cybercriminals have compromised a significant amount of data and cost them millions in damages.

Forty-three percent of cyberattacks target small- and medium-sized businesses. And when targeted, 60% go out of business. This means the need for an IT cybersecurity plan that is strong and secure is more critical now than ever. Partnering with the right MSSP makes this possible.

Nearly every month, another high-profile hack or cybersecurity threat makes national headlines, forever tarnishing its victims' reputations. And because these attacks occur so frequently, many businesses don’t even realize they’ve been breached until cybercriminals have compromised a significant amount of data and cost them millions in damages.

As business reliance on technology continues to expand, organizations of all sizes are seeking new ways to support IT efficiency, security and growth. To manage these endeavors, over the past several years, many companies have begun shifting their IT environments to the cloud computing stack, more commonly referred to as "the cloud."

Business email compromise (BEC) is a harmful new type of cybercrime affecting companies across the world, costing billions of dollars. It’s critical for businesses of all sizes to understand what these attacks are and how to prevent them.

At Lazorpoint, we know that your company’s IT is essential to ensure your systems run smoothly and securely. In order to have sound systems in place, we believe it is vital to start with some basic, yet important steps.

Choosing the right full-service IT partner can be a confusing and intimidating process. Not only do you need to find a partner you trust, but you’re forced to navigate through different pricing proposals and options. We’re here to help make sense of the cost of full-service outsourced IT and explain what factors contribute to the expense.

You might have heard that Microsoft is ending support of some of its software. This means they will no longer provide upgrades, patching, security updates or accept warranty claims.

Your current IT person has always been enough for your company. The computers are up and running, the servers function well and you’ve even made the move to some cloud-based services. You think of your IT person as an “IT superhero” – smart, loyal, relatively inexpensive and capable of solving just about any technology problem in a single bound.

Then, something happens.