More risk means tighter qualifications and higher premiums when it comes to insurance — cyber insurance is no different. The past few years have seen enormous increases in cybercrime and, not surprisingly, skyrocketing claims. “Policyholders can expect 20% to 50% rate increases for cyber coverage throughout 2021 as trends that began last year continue at …
We posed a series of questions to Leapfrog Services CTO Emmett Hawkins about the IT changes he’s seeing during COVID-19 and asked what he recommends moving forward. His insights cover everything from how to think about IT differently to how to tackle transformative IT projects. Q: What are the biggest changes you’re seeing in the …
Many of the things your team typically did at your location or in person now need to be done online. Doing business at a distance is part of the new normal. While it’s natural to be apprehensive about making changes to your IT environment, change is easier when you follow a proven plan and partner …
With everything going on during the pandemic, focusing on cybersecurity is often taking a back seat and bad actors are taking advantage of it. More phishing scams, ransomware in coronavirus-related apps, attacks on healthcare and research facilities — cybercriminals thrive on the chaos. Networks with the least protection are the most vulnerable. Leapfrog recommends that …
April 2018: While some companies disparage compliance standards, others embrace them — even when they’re not required to. Cybersecurity regulations establish controls but they also do something else. They define best practices. Here’s what’s motivating organizations to follow security frameworks that look like those of regulated businesses: 1. Now it’s about business, not just avoiding …
Your organization’s technology team needs to deliver consistent, verifiable results so your business can say yes to new opportunities. Yet growing companies can struggle with aligning IT operations and business objectives because they’re so busy doing other work. In this second installment of our series on IT and business goal alignment, we look at why …
Using the right IT tools can make a world of difference when it comes to operating your business successfully. They help you to be more efficient and productive, protect your data and systems, respond quickly to both opportunities and threats, and provide a more enjoyable work experience — among many other things. Often, however, IT …
When your IT budget is aligned with the activities that drive your business forward, you’re in great shape for growth — your employees have what they need to meet your goals and can respond to new opportunities without having to deal with IT-related speed bumps. The key is to spend most of your IT budget …
(Updated from November 2015): New IT solutions are constantly being developed and old ones lose their relevance. But how do you know if the latest disruptor could be a holy grail for your business or a security torpedo? And how do you know the solutions you’re using now are still the best ones for your …
Optimized IT is technology that doesn’t annoy you, slow you down, get in your way or put you at risk. Instead, it kick starts you into action and makes your life easier. You, too, can have optimized IT! Just take these steps — each one improves your IT ecosystem and can save the day when …
