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Why Businesses Are Leaving the Public Cloud Behind
New innovations have transformed businesses, such as cloud computing, and there are no signs of slowing down. However, while companies initially jumped on the cloud bandwagon to maximize scalability and flexibility, many are rethinking that approach. A survey from Citrix revealed that 42% of companies have moved at least half their cloud-based workload out of […]
Zoom Team Chat Gets Powerful AI Upgrade
In its never-ending quest to be more than just a videoconferencing platform, Zoom recently announced that Zoom Team Chat gets a powerful AI upgrade in the latest iteration of the app. Your team can now fully customize their workspaces to match their preferences and use tools that help them communicate and collaborate more effectively. The […]
Spot and Avoid Malvertising Attacks
We’ve all seen questionable ads online. Whether they claim a problem with your computer, promise amazing results for everything from weight loss to wrinkle reduction, or offer something that seems too good to be true, we all like to think we know how to avoid trouble. Unfortunately, today’s malvertising attacks are more insidious than ever. […]
How Network Segmentation Shields AI Software from Threats
Nothing has caused more excitement and led to more technological innovation than the explosion of AI. However, for all the advances that machine learning brings to productivity and decision-making, it has a major downside: cybersecurity risks. Businesses often underestimate (or outright ignore) the security risks of adopting new solutions and don’t understand how network segmentation […]
Cyber Insurance: A Key Defense Against Ransomware
Are you prepared to respond if you turn on your business computers only to find that a ransomware attack has them locked down, rendering your network inaccessible unless you meet the hackers’ demands? Do you have the resources to get the system back up and running and handle the fallout? Even if you don’t pay […]
Cisco Leverages AI to Secure Apps and Data
If your company is developing and deploying AI applications, you need to be aware of a new tool from Cisco. The company’s AI Defense solution helps companies build secure AI apps so you can confidently move forward with your initiatives. What Is Cisco AI Defense? Although AI technology is progressing rapidly, many companies that want […]
Hotel Management Hack Exposes Guest Data
A recent successful hotel management hack that compromised data from several major hotel chains highlights the many potential ways attackers can go after your business data and underscores the importance of mitigating risk across digital supply chains. In other words, hackers won’t always go after your company data directly but rely on your partners’ security […]
5G and Business: Unlocking Opportunities With Ultra-Fast Connectivity
Is your establishment prepared for the next generation of connectivity? 5G and business now go hand in hand for unprecedented growth. Keep reading and learn how this ultra-fast network can take your operations to the next level. What Is 5G? Mobile providers introduced 5G by upgrading the antennas of existing cell towers, utility poles, and […]
Ransomware and Resilience: Preparing Your Business for Cyber Threats
What would you do if cybercriminals held your company data hostage? Unfortunately, these incidents are becoming more commonplace. Prepare for the growing threats. Keep reading to learn more about ransomware and resilience. What Is Cyber Resilience? Traditional security strategies focus solely on defense. Cyber resilience takes this further by helping businesses recover successfully when things […]
Complex Cybersecurity Language Blocks Progress
Why does talking about cybersecurity feel like decoding another language? Obscure terms can leave even the most tech-savvy professionals scratching their heads. Business owners need to take action before their operations take a hit. Keep reading to learn more. Communication Problems Across the Board Acronyms slow down communication and create gaps in understanding. For example, […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
