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How IT Helps Construction - Building a Better Tomorrow

Building a Better Tomorrow: How IT Helps Construction 

By The Aeko Tech | June 8, 2023

Have you heard about how IT is changing the construction industry? It’s amazing how much things have transformed with the help of IT. And with the US construction industry being worth a whopping $1.73 trillion, it’s more important than ever to find the right managed service provider. That’s why technology is becoming indispensable in the…

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Cybersecurity Insurance Policy: Add Your IT Provider as an Approved Vendor

By The Aeko Tech | May 18, 2023

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated, and organizations need to take proactive measures to protect themselves against potential data breaches and cyber attacks. One of the ways that businesses can mitigate these risks is by investing in a cybersecurity insurance policy. These policies provide financial protection in the event of a…

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The Social Engineering Attack Cycle: How Hackers Gain Your Trust

By Brian Rodgers | May 4, 2023

Know how criminals get information to steal your data?  From social engineering that’s how! If you’re not aware of the social engineering attack cycle and how a managed service provider (MSP) can help your business, read on.  As part of the social engineering attack cycle, criminals spend a lot of time looking for your weaknesses…

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Safeguard Your Network With Azure Active Directory Reviews

By Brian Rodgers | April 27, 2023

If you don’t know about or haven’t ever used Azure Active Directory reviews, you should. These reviews are a cyber security tool to ensure that only those who’ve been given access to your network can get on it – and those without access are kept out. Your internal IT team or your managed service provider…

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HIPAA Compliance Support

By The Aeko Tech | April 20, 2023

As a solo practitioner or larger healthcare and medical provider, HIPAA compliance support is critical to your practice’s success. You’re well aware that failure to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can translate to fines and reputational damage, which is why we’re here to help.  Safeguarding Your People and Data Are…

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Be Prepared for a Ransomware Attack: Download the 2022 Ransomware Response Checklist

By The Aeko Tech | April 11, 2023

People are a business’s biggest security risk, so training your team on the cybersecurity basics is critical. To help, we’ve put together this simple download. Post and share so your staff will know what to do if they’re hit with ransomware.  Yikes! You’ve been hit with a ransomware threat. What is it and how do…

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5 Common Cyber Insurance Misconceptions

By Brian Rodgers | March 30, 2023

Cyber insurance can be a difficult beast to wrangle. Many businesses are choosing to take a gamble and go with little or no financial backup against cyberattacks. These companies are commonly turned off by widening exclusions, surging premiums and increased scrutiny of applicants’ cyber security practices.  And because it’s not fully understood, there are a…

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5 Pro Microsoft 365 Tips for Your Business

By The Aeko Tech | March 23, 2023

Microsoft 365 has 48.8 percent of the global market share, making it the most popular of all major office productivity software. The only question that remains is are you making the most of it? These five pro Microsoft 365 tips from our managed IT service experts can help. Formerly known as Office 365, Microsoft 365…

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True or False? Stay Ahead of Disturbing Social Engineering Threat Trends

By Brian Rodgers | March 9, 2023

Social engineering is the primary cause of the cyberattacks today and those tactics change quickly. So, it is critical to keep your team informed of the latest social engineering threat trends to prevent falling victim to fraud, credential harvesting, malware and/or other cyber security risks.  Cybercriminals continue to steal from, defraud and ransom companies for…

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