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Overcoming Resistance to Change in Cybersecurity Initiatives
In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, change is both inevitable and essential. As organizations adopt new protocols and technologies, understanding the nature of resistance to change becomes paramount. Interestingly, this resistance isn't a new phenomenon. Looking back on insights from a 1969 Harvard Business Review article highlights the enduring nature of resistance to change. While our tools and strategies [...]
Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness
Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness The Digital Challenge The digital landscape is vast and constantly changing. As we eagerly embrace new technologies, we inadvertently open doors to potential cyber threats. Whether for startups or global enterprises, the threat is universal. Consequently, data breaches, phishing scams, and ransomware have become pressing concerns. For this reason, adopting a proactive approach, [...]
The End of Support for Windows Server 2012: A Call for IT Modernization
The Inevitable Progress of Technology Time is always moving forward, and so the Windows Server 2012 end of support deadline, October 10, 2023, is fast approaching. For many organizations, a significant change is on the horizon. Microsoft is ending its extended support for Windows Server 2012, a version that has been widely used and trusted for many years. The [...]
Introducing AIT: The AccountabilIT Podcast, a Cybersecurity Show Now Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts
Subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts. Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts, AIT: The AccountabilIT Podcast is a conversational show designed to address the most pressing cybersecurity concerns of today's cybersecurity stakeholders and decision-makers. Each episode explores a topical cybersecurity subject, offering insights, interviews, and practical advice to help [...]
Best Practices for Navigating Cybersecurity Compliance and Regulations
As cybercrime escalates at an alarming pace, businesses worldwide are thrust into an urgent battle for cybersecurity. Governments and regulatory bodies, struggling to keep pace, are responding with targeted guidelines and regulations. While these measures span across various industries and activities, their main purpose remains the same: to protect consumers and reinforce your organization's data and network security. Yet, [...]
Overview of Popular Cybersecurity Frameworks
The threat of cybersecurity breaches grows in parallel with our increasing reliance on digital platforms. In today's cybersecurity landscape, a robust cybersecurity framework isn't a luxury but a necessity. Keep reading for an introductory overview of some of the most commonly adopted cybersecurity frameworks that organizations use to bolster their defenses. Numerous cybersecurity frameworks exist to help organizations manage [...]
Navigating the Windows Server 2012 Transition: Ensure a Secure and Future-Ready Infrastructure
Introduction As technology continues to evolve, it is crucial for businesses to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a secure and efficient IT infrastructure. Accordingly, one critical aspect of this is recognizing the need to transition from Windows Server 2012. With its end of support on the horizon, businesses must take action to safeguard their operations and ensure [...]
AccountabilIT awarded Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work Designation
Leading IT and Cybersecurity Solutions Provider, AccountabilIT, awarded Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work Designation Phoenix, AZ, March 14, 2023 — AccountabilIT, the top-tier provider of cybersecurity and IT solutions, has recently been recognized with the Solutions Partner for Modern Work Designation by the Microsoft Partner Network program. This award demonstrates Microsoft's recognition of AccountabilIT's exceptional proficiency in implementing and [...]
How to Build a Data Privacy Compliance Program
If you’re like most organizations, you’re using consumer data to inform decisions, improve strategies, and provide better customer experiences. But with limited resources and always-evolving data protection laws, many businesses struggle to maintain data privacy compliance. Here, we go over how you can build a data privacy compliance program for your business, and how AccountabilIT can help. What Is [...]
Top Cybersecurity Threats to Protect Your Business From in 2023
2022 was a year for the record books when it comes to cybersecurity, so it’s no surprise if the impending threat of cyber attacks still tops your list of concerns. New threats emerge every day, and bad actors are always finding new ways to gain access to businesses’ systems. To minimize security threats and keep a smooth operation running [...]
Why Data Encryption Is a Must for Your Business’s Success
Encryption: It’s an essential component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. However, businesses too often take a patchwork approach to encryption deployment and management and as a result, open themselves up to costly cyberattacks. Learn more about the impact poor- and high-quality encryption can have on your business’s success. What Is Data Encryption? Data encryption is a process through which [...]
Cyber Resilience Resolutions to Implement In the New Year
It’s your job to keep your business’s operations running smoothly with robust IT solutions, but how can you keep your systems secure? Achieving absolute security is impossible, so as we approach the new year (and the cyber threats that will come with it) it’s time to focus on not just cybersecurity, but cyber resilience. What Is Cyber Resilience? Though [...]
