Cybersecurity is no longer a niche concern—it is a core business imperative. From startups to global enterprises, every organization faces digital threats that can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and erode stakeholder trust. The good news is that building cyber resilience does not require excessive budgets or large teams. With a focused strategy and consistent execution, businesses can significantly reduce risk and improve response readiness. 

Cybersecurity incidents are no longer isolated events. They are frequent, sophisticated, and increasingly capable of causing long-term damage to businesses of all sizes. From AI-driven ransomware to cloud misconfigurations, today's threat landscape demands strategic attention and proactive defense. 

As we begin the second half of 2025, businesses are navigating a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With hybrid work models becoming the norm and digital transformation accelerating across industries, it's crucial to assess whether your current technology infrastructure is equipped to support your strategic goals. If not, now is the perfect time to consider a modernization initiative.

Even the most detailed disaster recovery plan (DRP) can fall short if it hasn't been tested under pressure. A DRP might appear solid on paper, but unless it's validated through real-world testing, it may not hold up when it matters most.

 While PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) has been around for just over two decades, its relevance has never been more crucial for us to understand.

Maybe you've seen a few in your work email inbox before…your boss is asking you to purchase a few thousand dollars of gift cards for a "special project," or your sign-in credentials are "urgently needed" for an unrecognizable domain, or perhaps there's a Nigerian prince who desperately needs your help. Either way, we all know what phishing emails look like, or at least what they have looked like in the past, but are you able to spot one you haven't seen before?

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).

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.

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.