Cloud computing is no longer something just for larger organizations. Even small practices are implementing cloud-based solutions.

81 percent of companies have a multi-cloud strategy already implemented or in the works
67 percent of enterprise infrastructure is based in the cloud
The average person uses 36 cloud-based services daily

While a cloud-based approach can make you more efficient, it also comes with security concerns.

Change is about moving from a current situation to a new reality. Change is always a part of our lives; we can’t escape it.

Change is either proactive or reactive. Proactive change is almost always positive. It’s about making conscious choices about future events.

This is the nineteenth year the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October.

With a message of “See yourself in cyber” and “Be smart online”, it’s a good time to remind everyone on your team of basic rules about cybersecurity.

While ransomware attacks aren’t a new cybersecurity risk, they have increased enough over the past few years to be considered a top threat.

Statistics show that ransomware is part of 10 percent of all breaches, doubling in frequency in 2021. Approximately 37 percent of global organizations said they were a victim or some level of ransomware attack in 2021.

You can’t ignore these statistics.

Smartphones are everywhere. Most of us never leave home without it.

We use it to wake up in the morning. It entertains us as we get ready for the day ahead. It’s in our hands throughout the day, helping us with almost everything we do. It’s often the last thing we see before we drift off to sleep at night.

Think your data is safe? Are you comfortable with the security plans you’ve put into place? A recent study shows you might want to think twice about your approach to security.

Statistics show that the majority of businesses typically employ between 4 to 8 security measures, with the average hovering around 5.8. Yet based on the data, the more security measures being used, the more of a target the organization becomes.

Your employees are your greatest strength. Without them, you wouldn’t have the practice you do today.

Your employees are also one of your biggest risks.

Business today revolves around information. Your network, data, physical assets, and reputation are all at risk when an employee falls victim to a cyberattack.

In many business environments, each department operates almost as a separate entity. The corporate team may set goals, allowing each department to choose its focus. Teams only come together when absolutely necessary for the greater good of the organization.

Have you seen the latest digital gadget advertised on TV? It promises to be the most advanced tool the world has ever seen.

Or maybe you’ve recently attended a tradeshow and been enamored with the latest technology. Just imagine all of the new things you can bring into your practice …

Yet before you hit the buy button, have you considered all the risks? How will you implement it? How will you secure it?

We love new technology.

Moving to the cloud isn’t new. Many practices started moving some of their tasks years ago. The past two years have only escalated the movement. 

Going cloud-native is the process of relying on applications developed specifically for the cloud. A recent Gartner report estimates that by 2025, 95 percent of new digital workloads will be deployed on cloud-native platforms, up from 30 percent in 2021. 

If you haven’t thought much about your cloud strategy before, you no longer can afford to push it aside.