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May 8th, 2023 by Ed Hoffmann
Mitigating your cyber risk by knowing these 5 tips could save you a whole lot of headaches. In today's digital age, cyber threats have become a major concern for businesses of all sizes. To protect themselves from potential losses due to cyber-attacks,...
Posted in: Cybersecurity, Document Management, Cyber Insurance Claims
May 5th, 2023 by Function4
This article provides valuable insights into the challenges of navigating cyber insurance claims and offers effective solutions to mitigate risks. With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, cyber insurance has become a critical component...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
April 26th, 2023 by Function4
A comprehensive cyber-security assessment is an evaluation of a system's security posture that identifies vulnerabilities and measures the effectiveness of existing countermeasures. It typically includes a full review of hardware and software, as well...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
April 10th, 2023 by Function4
The world of technology has created an entirely new type of security issue for school districts: cyber threats. These attacks can come in many forms, from phishing scams to ransomware, and can have a devastating impact on school districts. Not only...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
April 5th, 2023 by Function4
Leading MTSP Combines Cybersecurity Experts with State-of-the-Art Technology Sugar Land, TX – Function4, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is protecting SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) from cyberattacks through their...
Posted in: Cybersecurity, Business Technology, Press Release, IT Services
April 4th, 2023 by Function4
Dark web monitoring is a specialized form of cyber security designed to help organizations detect and respond to threats that are hidden in the dark corners of the internet. By using advanced technology and intelligence-gathering methods,...
Posted in: Cybersecurity, IT Services
March 20th, 2023 by Kevin Box
Cybersecurity is an increasingly important issue for organizations, as cyber-attacks become more frequent, sophisticated, and dangerous. Every organization needs to take proactive steps to protect their networks and data from external threats. In this...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
March 15th, 2023 by Bill Patsouras
Leading MTSP Invited to Conference with Thought Leaders on Exceeding Customer Expectations Sugar Land, TX – Function4, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) was invited to attend and share their expertise with top industry organizations...
Posted in: Cybersecurity, Document Management, Business Technology, Phone Systems, General, Press Release, Managed Print Services, IT Services
March 6th, 2023 by Kevin Box
Dark Web scanning is an important part of any cyber security strategy. With the ever-growing threat landscape, it is essential for businesses to understand what is lurking on the dark web and how it can affect their organization. In this blog, we'll...
Posted in: Cybersecurity, General, IT Services
February 19th, 2023 by Kevin Box
Many organizations don’t realize how easy it is for cyber criminals to access printers on the network sitting behind the Firewall. Every printer connected to your network has an IP address, which means bad actors could potentially find the IP address...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
February 7th, 2023 by Ed Hoffmann
Cyber insurance is an essential component of a comprehensive risk management strategy for businesses of all sizes. It provides financial protection against losses and liability arising from cyber-attacks, data breaches, and other cybersecurity incidents....
Posted in: Cybersecurity
January 26th, 2023 by Function4
There are many reasons for the increase in cyber-attacks on businesses. One reason is that businesses increasingly use computer networks and the internet to conduct their operations. This provides more opportunities for hackers to gain access to sensitive...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
January 17th, 2023 by Kevin Box
Over the last few years, we've seen Information security spend increase at historical levels which is estimated to cost organizations more than $172 billion by the end of 2022 according to Gartner. Now, it seems a new threat is lurking by way of the...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
January 9th, 2023 by Tina White
Proper planning is key and of utmost importance. Your first goal is to define your current and future IT needs. Secondly, choose a managed IT service provider with a wide range of IT skills and capabilities. However, do not confuse cybersecurity with...
Posted in: Cybersecurity, General, IT Services
January 3rd, 2023 by Kevin Box
I've outlined in recent articles the vulnerabilities of printers on the network. To expand on this topic, we need to focus on the vulnerabilities of why this is the case and what are the best practices in fixing the problem. In this article, we will...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
December 8th, 2022 by Function4
Dark web scanning is particularly important for businesses because of the potential risk posed by data breaches. The dark web is a collection of websites and networks that are not indexed by search engines, making it difficult to detect or monitor...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
November 30th, 2022 by Function4
There are many tools and topics that everyone should know about cyber security, and we will be sharing details about them in this article. Here are ten topics everyone should know about cyber security: Business Email Compromise (BEC) BEC...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
October 26th, 2022 by Bill Patsouras
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Invests in Advanced Cybersecurity Tools SUGAR LAND, TX – Function4, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), has increased their investments in an advanced cybersecurity technology...
Posted in: Cybersecurity, Press Release
October 3rd, 2022 by Cherrie Cole
Don’t be forced to walk the plank with your supplies. The work phone rings. You answer with the company name. The person on the other side says, “Hi, I am [a made-up name] we service your copier and need you to verify the...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
August 29th, 2022 by Kevin Box
Your organization is continuously creating confidential, valuable data that's critical to it running optimally and efficiently in real-time. And you're probably using multiple security methods–including authentication, encryption, and monitoring–to...
Posted in: Cybersecurity, Managed Print Services
July 25th, 2022 by Function4
The modern world is a world of computers and technology. Over the years, we have flourished and achieved outstanding accomplishments in many aspects, and technology is one of them. However, while technology has flourished, so has the prevalence...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
March 17th, 2022 by Function4
Leading MTSP Shares Most Common Cause of Cyberattacks and How to Secure Any Organization SUGAR LAND, TX – February 25, 2022 - Function4 a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is protecting customers from the leading cause of cyberattacks...
Posted in: Cybersecurity, Press Release
August 10th, 2021 by Kevin Box
On April 29th, 2021, Cyber Criminals were able to hack the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S. because of one password floating around on the dark web, which an employee had previously used to access the organizations' network through a Virtual Private...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
August 3rd, 2021 by Kevin Craine
Cybersecurity was a pressing concern even before COVID-19. Now, organizations everywhere must prepare for a new normal that includes increasingly sobering threats to data security. Over the past several months, cyber thieves have become skilled...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
August 2nd, 2021 by Bill Patsouras
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares How SMBs Can Protect Themselves from Cyberattacks and Ransomware Threats SUGAR LAND, TX – July 29, 2021 – Function4, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that some...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 29th, 2021 by Neville M. Bilimoria
The recent events of the Colonial Pipeline gas shortage in the Southeast have highlighted a very real concern for our nation’s cybersecurity. Cyber criminals are still out there, and seemingly stronger than ever. But in our representation...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 27th, 2021 by Shane Keating and Stephanie Van Ness
Cybercriminals have stepped up their game during the pandemic, launching ransomware attacks at a frenzied pace. In 2020, more than 90 U.S. healthcare organizations reported ransomware attacks, which affected over 600 separate clinics, hospitals and...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 20th, 2021 by Gabriela Garner
Security breaches create significant problems for any organization. They tax resources, put your reputation in danger and, most of all, cost money. Healthcare organizations are especially vulnerable to security breaches and often have the most to...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 15th, 2021 by Wired
LineStar Integrity Services was hacked around the same time as Colonial Pipeline, but radical transparency activists have brought the attack to light. When ransomware hackers hit Colonial Pipeline last month and shut off the distribution of gas along...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 13th, 2021 by Charlie Osborne
Antivirus software isn’t enough to protect our devices and accounts any longer, but it still provides a key layer of defense. Over the past few years, consumers and enterprises alike have become more aware of the importance of adequate cybersecurity...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
June 10th, 2021 by Garrett Hollander
Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more people are working remotely than ever before. On the one hand, productivity hasn't really suffered as there are a large number of cloud-based tools that make it possible to be just as productive outside...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
June 7th, 2021 by Darcy Mekis
Cybersecurity is a growing concern for organizations all over the world. A single attack can lead to thousands or even millions in losses, and cybercriminals continue to come up with more sophisticated methods of attack. Ransomware and malware...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
May 26th, 2021 by HIPAA Journal
April was another particularly bad month for healthcare data breaches with 62 reported breaches of 500 or – the same number as of March 2021. That is more than 2 reported healthcare data breaches every day, and well over the 12-month average of 51...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
May 11th, 2021 by Akisa Matsuda
It is no secret that in this age of new normality, increased security threats such as phishing or ransomware attacks, are a very real concern. Almost all devices are prone to cybersecurity threats and office printers and multifunction devices...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
March 16th, 2021 by Steve Kelley
In 2019, the online training platform Skillbox sent a rogue print job to unsecured network printers. To do that, they relied on a search tool called Shodan that discovers vulnerable Internet-connected devices. It was the very same tool that a prankster...
Posted in: Cybersecurity, Document Management
February 26th, 2021 by Kevin Box
Contact a Solutions Expert There was a time in history where the "On-trend" method for managing copier and printer fleets was to map out the office and strategically place workgroup copiers & printers within the office space to maximize...
Posted in: Cybersecurity, Business Technology
January 12th, 2021 by Max Queen
How much will it cost your company to recover following a data breach? New research from IBM Security paints a sobering picture, with costs increasing by 450,000 on average from 2019 to 2020. And here in the U.S., businesses can expect to pay even more...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
January 6th, 2021 by Max Queen
Iconic heists have made and destroyed fortunes. They make great scenes for exciting movie plots. Think of Butch Cassidy and his gang blowing up train tracks and fleeing on horseback with $50,000 in cash. Or consider a thief walking out of the Louvre...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
November 11th, 2020 by Ed Hoffmann
DARK WEB SCANNING: WHY IT IS IMPORTANT? Have you heard of the dark web? It’s the hidden part of the internet where the illegal activity takes place online. The dark web has become a hotspot for criminals who want to sell your data. Fortunately, dark...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
October 22nd, 2020 by Josh Chrisman / Kevin Box
When the COVID crises begin early in 2020 and offices started to reopen, many organizations scrambled to put policies and programs to help keep employees and customers safe. If you've recently walked into any public facility, you've probably experienced...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
October 1st, 2020 by Esker
Allowing your employees to use personally-owned mobile devices for work doesn't mean that you have no say in how those devices are used. If you're too hands-off, a simple mistake by an employee could give hackers access to your company's confidential...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
August 5th, 2020 by Ed Hoffmann
Organizations today face an ever-increasing number of cyber threats. The rapid growth of criminal software development, coupled with the cybersecurity skills shortage, has also contributed to the rise in cyber-attacks. The COVID-19 pandemic has had...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 22nd, 2019 by Function4
Do you worry about a cybersecurity breach impacting your business? These threats to cybersecurity are increasingly common, as hackers become more sophisticated and bolder in their attacks. Data breaches are destructive to your customers and your company’s...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
April 29th, 2019 by Function4
With all of the responsibilities that come with small business ownership, it’s easy to neglect cybersecurity. However, the cost of a data breach is simply too high to ignore. A single data breach could destroy your company’s revenue and reputation —or...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
April 22nd, 2019 by Function4
Your company’s biggest cybersecurity weakness may be your employees. Your staff likely means well, but if they aren’t trained in proper cybersecurity procedures, their innocent errors could cost you a small fortune. But you can keep your company both...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
April 3rd, 2019 by Function4
When you leave the office each evening, you probably lock the doors and set the security alarm. This seems obvious since you don’t want criminals breaking into your business. But do you treat cyberthreats with the same caution? After all, you probably...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
March 18th, 2019 by Function4
It doesn’t matter if you’re running a small-town business or a large, multinational corporation. If you own a business of any size, you’re at risk for threats such as cyberattacks and data breaches. Cyberthreats do not discriminate. For a business,...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
March 13th, 2019 by Function4
IT security issues are on every business leader's mind, or they should be. For every high profile cyberattack, there are thousands more that never make the headlines. Where does your company stand? With small and midsize businesses (SMBs) now a favorite...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
March 11th, 2019 by Function4
If you’re a small business owner, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about cybersecurity. After all, don’t most cybercriminals focus their efforts on big companies with deep pockets? The truth is, cybercrime presents a genuine threat to your...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
March 6th, 2019 by Kevin Box
In late 2013, hackers breached the systems of Fazio Mechanical Services, a heating and ventilation systems contractor. Through the Fazio Mechanical Services breach, the attackers were able to steal the network credentials of the third-largest U.S. retailer...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
February 25th, 2019 by Function4
Iconic heists have made and destroyed fortunes. They make great scenes for exciting movie plots. Think of Butch Cassidy and his gang blowing up train tracks and fleeing on horseback with $50,000 in cash. Or consider a thief walking out of the Louvre...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
February 18th, 2019 by Brad Yocum
I began my career as a young 20-year-old in the mid-1990s working in the copy, print and imaging industry. At the time, office technology was just in its infancy. Creating a duplicate copy of an image was cutting edge. Sending pictures via fax was innovative....
Posted in: Cybersecurity
February 13th, 2019 by Function4
Mass-scale AI-driven cyberattacks could be headed your way soon. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already effectively deployed as a way to detect malware and combat spam, so it stands to reason that AI will soon be a favored tool for hackers. With AI...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
January 28th, 2019 by Function4
Data breaches are a company’s biggest fear. If you own a company, the thought of someone stealing your data is probably enough to make you want to cut the cord and take your company offline. Of course, this isn’t practical in today’s economy, as computers...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
October 8th, 2018 by Function4
Social engineering has been around since the first traveling hucksters pitched miracle cures from the back of horse-drawn wagons. Today's social engineering schemes may be a little more sophisticated, but they have the same result—very embarrassed victims...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 9th, 2018 by Function4
A recent international survey by Check Point Software Technologies made it clear that businesses must step up their game when it comes to mobile device management. Their unsettling research of 850 firms revealed: No business was left untouched—each...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
June 11th, 2018 by Function4
With security breaches continuously on the rise, SMBs have been unable to escape the fallout. In fact, more than 60% of small businesses were the victim of some form of cybercrime in 2017. Since you would rather be in the 40% of companies who didn't...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
June 4th, 2018 by Function4
When it comes to managing your mobile devices, you've got a lot to focus on--but one thing you definitely won't want to overlook is mobile printing. This solution is innovative, flexible, and efficient, and it makes a great addition to any mobile fleet....
Posted in: Cybersecurity
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