According to a study conducted by IBM, hackers were found to have spent an average of 206 days on a business's network before they were detected. That's over six months of access to things like customer data, financial information, intellectual property, passwords, and much more. The most tried and true approach to detecting intrusions is by implementing something known as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).

It's been about one year since Google rolled out AI Overviews, one of the biggest changes the search engine has seen in years. Google has been testing generative search results with SGE (Search Generative Experience) for a few years now, and ever since the addition of AI Overviews, users have been seeing AI-driven answers at the top of search pages.

When it comes to IT risk assessments, business owners have several misconceptions that leave them vulnerable. In this blog, we'll uncover common cyber risk assessment myths and discuss the reality. By the end, we'll also show you how to build an effective risk assessment strategy.

Every business, regardless of its size, aspires to grow. To make this happen, business owners work tirelessly to build the right strategy that will promote growth and drive profit. Unfortunately, many businesses find it difficult to keep up with the demands of a technology-driven space. 

We live in a digital age where data has become one of the most valuable commodities in the world. Businesses collect huge volumes of data every day from their customers, and this data plays a critical role in their day-to-day operations. If business organizations happen to lose their data under any circumstance, the consequences can be quite catastrophic.

Imagine starting your day with a cup of coffee, ready to tackle your to-do list, when an email that appears to be from a trusted partner lands in your inbox. It looks legitimate, but hidden within is a phishing trap set by cybercriminals.

Cyber insurance is an invaluable tool in your risk management arsenal. Think of it as one of the many weapons you have against cyberthreats. However, there's a widespread misconception that having cyber insurance is enough. The truth is—without a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, your insurance can offer only limited protection.

You might be thinking that you've done everything to protect your business from cyberthreats. You have the most advanced security solutions to defend against external threats, but are you equally protected against internal threats? 

Whether you're a small business or a multinational corporation, your success hinges on the integrity and availability of critical data. Every transaction, customer interaction and strategic decision relies on this precious asset. 

Imagine being the owner of the most popular coffee joint on the corner. Your loyal customers line up outside each morning, eager to grab their caffeine fix. But, one day, as your staff hustles to keep up with the orders, a sudden storm knocks out the power, leaving the café in the dark. Or worse, a cyberattack targets your billing system, leaving a long line of frustrated customers. 

Remote or hybrid work models are utilized by many businesses to keep their operations up and running. For all its benefits, hybrid work does present unique challenges as it exposes organizations to a whole new level of cybersecurity and compliance threats. With cybercriminals preying on vulnerable home networks and work-from-home employees saving files on local drives, businesses using a remote work model face a significant threat to proprietary data. 

Compliance and security are equally crucial for the seamless operation of your business. Although security is a prime component of compliance, compliance is not the same as security. Both are interconnected but still different.

While many of us may be more than familiar with the long-established social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, there's a social media platform out there that seems to demand our attention in the business world – LinkedIn!

As often as technology evolves to improve our day-to-day experiences online, hackers and scammers evolve just as fast to find new ways to manipulate software and its users to become victims of their malicious schemes.

When it comes to designing a website, the structure of the content plays a vital role in creating a seamless user experience. One aspect of web design is compelling page hierarchy. Let's talk about page hierarchy, why it matters, how it can enhance your website usability, and how search engines use it to rank your content.

In email marketing, the subject line is your first and often only chance to make a lasting impression. A subject line can differ between your email being opened, read, acted upon, or lost in their overcrowded inbox. Let's talk about the art of writing the best email subject lines that drive engagement. 

In this digital age, where much of our communication is through our phone screens and other devices, the way we express ourselves has evolved significantly. One addition to our digital conversations have been the emoji.

Organizations face many security challenges. While external forces like hackers and cybercriminals are often in the spotlight, an equally important danger lies within the very walls of the organization. Insider threats are a hidden danger that can potentially cause severe damage to businesses, compromising sensitive data and the trust of customers. Let's highlight some concepts of insider threats and explore ways to reduce this risk!

WOODSTOCK, GEORGIA, August 15, 2023 – Technical Resource Solutions is proud to recognize its 20th anniversary this year. Established on August 14, 2003, Technical Resource Solutions (TRS) has specialized in business IT, website development and design, and digital marketing for two decades.