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Think before you click
Sagiss, LLC: October 24, 2022 at 11:10 AM
People often look to sophisticated tools for security solutions.
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Sagiss, LLC: October 24, 2022 at 11:10 AM
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Remote managed IT services - How do they work?
Sagiss, LLC: October 17, 2022 at 9:42 AM
One question we often get concerns the benefits of remote managed IT vs. on-site support.
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Is a fractional CIO a good fit for your business?
Sagiss, LLC: October 10, 2022 at 9:18 AM
Businesses have an endless list of needs but may not have the resources to satisfy all their needs in-house. That's why many businesses outsource...
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MSP vs MSSP - What are the differences?
Sagiss, LLC: October 3, 2022 at 2:37 PM
The masses are often confused by the terms "MSP" and "MSSP". They may think there's no difference because the two are differentiated only by an extra...
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A Strong Cybersecurity Team Starts With One Truth: Security Is a Team Effort
Jake LaCaze: September 26, 2022 at 2:41 PM
Security is a team effort. That’s not just a slogan — it’s a fundamental shift in how modern businesses operate. For decades, job responsibilities...
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Security dos and don'ts
Jake LaCaze: September 26, 2022 at 9:07 AM
Solid security is, in many ways, complicated. Fortunately, there are a few basics you can follow to tighten up your security right away and get high...
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What is threatware?
Sagiss, LLC: September 19, 2022 at 12:53 PM
What Is Threatware? This question is increasingly relevant as cyber threats continue to evolve and pose significant risks to both individuals and...
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The 4 most common types of data storage
Jake LaCaze: September 16, 2022 at 10:32 AM
The world runs on data. And businesses now have access to more data than ever before.
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The benefits of co-managed IT
Jake LaCaze: September 13, 2022 at 11:15 AM
When most people think of outsourced or managed IT, they likely think of fully-managed IT. With fully-managed IT, you rely on a managed service...
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Why Microsoft Edge is the best web browser for business
Jake LaCaze: August 11, 2022 at 11:14 AM
Microsoft Edge recently passed Safari as second place in the desktop browser wars. But Edge should hold the top spot as the web browser for business.
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How technology fits into business continuity planning
Vincent Micheli: July 26, 2022 at 8:17 AM
Every business needs a business continuity plan.
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Microsoft end-of-life survival kit
Jake LaCaze: July 21, 2022 at 9:18 AM
Nothing good lasts forever. Even Microsoft products.
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Why internal policies are crucial for managed security success
Jake LaCaze: July 19, 2022 at 8:47 AM
Once upon a time, good security amounted to little more than protecting your perimeter to keep threat actors out of your networks. But now, with the...
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What is the cost of a data breach?
Jake LaCaze: July 13, 2022 at 2:10 PM
Year after year, data breaches are getting more expensive.
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Pros and cons of BYOD
Jake LaCaze: July 13, 2022 at 8:35 AM
Businesses are always looking for ways to save money. Rather than buy more devices for their employees, some businesses implement BYOD programs.
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What is emotet?
Jake LaCaze: July 12, 2022 at 9:28 AM
Emotet, one of the worst security threats ever created, originated in 2014 as malware that intercepted internet traffic and harvested sensitive...
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Cybersecurity Red Flags Every Business Should Know (And What to Do About Them)
Sagiss, LLC: July 11, 2022 at 1:23 PM
Most cyberattacks don’t happen overnight. Long before ransomware locks your files or a data breach makes headlines, there are warning signs — subtle...
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IT troubleshooting basics
Jake LaCaze: July 6, 2022 at 8:39 AM
Any time you have an issue, you may be tempted to jump to the most dire conclusions. It's easy to do with technology: Your device isn't working as...
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Disabling NTLM, The Sagiss Way
Jake LaCaze: July 1, 2022 at 8:12 AM
To increase security, we are disabling NTLM (NT LAN Manager) for our clients.
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8 security concerns for the modern web [Updated]
Sagiss, LLC: June 20, 2022 at 2:41 PM
Just a couple decades ago, a trusty antivirus program was all you needed for healthy security. But so much has changed in recent years.
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Sagiss ranked on Channel Futures 2022 MSP 501
Sagiss, LLC: June 20, 2022 at 11:23 AM
Sagiss Ranked on Channel Futures 2022 MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide
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How to Choose an MSP: Why Your Business Needs a Certified One
Sagiss, LLC: June 17, 2022 at 2:16 PM
A managed service provider (MSP) is an outsourced IT department that handles all your company’s IT support needs and is available in an instant. An...
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Managed IT support services, The Sagiss Way
Jake LaCaze: June 10, 2022 at 9:11 AM
IT support services are the backbone of the value we provide for our clients. Two crucial individuals enable our managed IT services: Service desk...
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5 benefits of hiring a vCIO [Updated]
Sagiss, LLC: June 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM
If you own a business, you probably have multiple plans in place to reach your long-term goals. While your business may not have the hefty IT budget...
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Why businesses need web content filtering
Jake LaCaze: May 26, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Web content filtering is a service that prevents users from accessing unwanted sites and services from company devices.
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Why your company needs end user security training
Jake LaCaze: May 13, 2022 at 9:54 AM
The vast majority of security breaches are directly related to human error. After a phishing or emotet attack, the employee who enabled the attack...
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Threat actors are targeting MSPs. Are you ready?
Jake LaCaze: May 12, 2022 at 10:38 AM
On May 11, 2022, authorities from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States issued a joint cybersecurity advisory for...
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Why businesses still need network firewall security
Jake LaCaze: May 2, 2022 at 2:18 PM
When working in an office was the only option most of us had, making the case for a network firewall was an easy sale.
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How do password managers work?
Sagiss, LLC: April 25, 2022 at 8:10 AM
How do password managers work? This is a question that many people ask as they navigate the complexities of online security. Password managers have...
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What is vulnerability management?
Jake LaCaze: April 18, 2022 at 2:05 PM
Threat actors are tirelessly testing your network for easy access to your crucial data and files. By the time you've identified a breach, it's...
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Sagiss receives elite Cyber Verify AAA risk assurance rating
Sagiss, LLC: April 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM
The MSPAlliance Cyber Verify rating gives customers of cloud & managed services the assurance their provider is using the most current cyber security...
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What is next-generation antivirus?
Jake LaCaze: April 12, 2022 at 11:02 AM
While "next-generation" may sound new and revolutionary, next-generation antivirus actually has roots in technology most of us are already familiar...
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What is cyber liability insurance and why is it so important?
Jake LaCaze: April 4, 2022 at 12:39 PM
The increase of cyber attacks has made cyber liability insurance a necessity for nearly every business. Yet many businesses still don't understand...
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Managed IT essentials
Sagiss, LLC: April 1, 2022 at 10:39 AM
In the past few years, more and more businesses have been ditching those sweaty palms and anxiety-ridden days in favor of fully managed or co-managed...
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Cybersecurity essentials for businesses
Sagiss, LLC: March 30, 2022 at 11:41 AM
We routinely hear about the cyberattacks that bring down the Goliaths of the business world: Facebook, Equifax, and NVIDIA come to mind. This article...
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Understanding Data backup and disaster recovery in Business Continuity Planning
Sagiss, LLC: March 29, 2022 at 1:27 PM
People often use the terms "data backup" and "disaster recovery" as if they are synonyms. While the two concepts are fundamental parts of business...
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How does a network security assessment work?
Jordan Weber: February 20, 2020 at 12:41 PM
A network security assessment is a common tool used by IT departments and managed service providers like Sagiss. In short, a network security...
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Sagiss is now a Microsoft Gold Partner
Rob Schnetzer: January 7, 2020 at 8:47 PM
We’re proud to announce Sagiss has achieved a Microsoft Gold Partnership for Cloud Platform Services.
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Sagiss leads discussion panel at 2019 MSPWorld Conference
Jordan Weber: October 15, 2019 at 8:13 PM
Hosted by the International Association of Cloud & Managed Service Providers (MSPAlliance), the MSPWorld conference attracts managed IT support...
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What is Windows Core OS?
Rob Schnetzer: October 10, 2019 at 3:37 PM
In October 2019, Microsoft announced the upcoming release of Windows Core OS. Naturally, users had questions. And Sagiss created the materials in...
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Sagiss completes MSP Verify certification with SOC 2 Type 2 audit
Karl Springer: September 11, 2019 at 9:29 PM
We're proud to announce Sagiss has earned its Soc 2 Type 2 Certification from the MSP Alliance!
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Multi-factor authentication: Why you need it
Rob Schnetzer: November 8, 2018 at 10:30 AM
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds another layer of protection to your online accounts and is one of the simplest ways to improve your digital...
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How the cloud benefits business
Sagiss, LLC: February 28, 2018 at 11:15 AM
Cloud-based applications like Microsoft 365 and Azure are revolutionizing the way companies of all sizes do business, enabling them to compete on...
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3 reasons to install software patches
Jordan Weber: February 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM
Software patches are much more than pesky reminders to update and restart your computer. These often-ignored acts of regular PC maintenance...
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How network documentation software saves time and money
Jordan Weber: February 6, 2018 at 11:30 AM
When you consider your most valuable IT assets, network documentation software is likely nowhere on your list. Creating good network documentation...