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Understanding the Impact of the NIS2 Directive on Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

With cybersecurity threats on the rise, regulatory bodies are taking robust measures to secure essential infrastructure. The European Union’s introduction of the NIS2 Directive marks a significant step in this direction, aiming to fortify the defenses of critical sectors across Europe. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a pivotal role in safeguarding networks and information systems, and the new NIS2 requirements underscore the heightened responsibilities they face.

Enabling Seamless Connectivity for Retail Banking

When a network outage happens, it’s not just an inconvenience. Especially in the world of retail banking and credit unions, downtime can have real, significant consequences. Imagine a branch where customers are trying to make time-sensitive transactions, apply for loans, or simply withdraw funds and, suddenly, the system goes down. The negative ripple effect would be immediate, from frustrated customers to lost revenue and missed opportunities.

Securing our world: Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This is a time to focus on the critical importance of cybersecurity and provide individuals and organizations with simple, effective tools to stay safe online and protect personal information. Increased awareness and taking appropriate actions are fundamental to a more secure digital work environment. The theme for this year, “Secure Our World,” emphasizes that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.

Why the disaster recovery strategy my company has always used may not be enough.

Is my organization’s disaster recovery strategy ready for today’s uncertain cyber landscape? Your company has determined the recovery point objectives (RPOs) and recovery time objectives (RTOs) for all systems. You have also implemented solutions to achieve these goals. Your organization routinely performs successful Disaster Recovery (DR) tests meeting your established expectations and objectives.
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Data Resilience and Protection in the Ransomware Age

Data is the currency of every business today, but it is under significant threat. As companies rapidly collect and store data, it is driving a need to adopt multi-cloud solutions to store and protect it. At the same time, ransomware attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication. This is supported by Rapid7's Ransomware Radar Report 2024 which states, "The first half of 2024 has witnessed a substantial evolution in the ransomware ecosystem, underscoring significant shifts in attack methodologies, victimology, and cybercriminal tactics."

What is cyber resilience and how can my organization become cyber resilient?

There are a lot of fancy buzzwords in cybersecurity. One of this year’s most popular terms is Cyber Resilience but it is far from just a buzzword! In fact, The World Economic Forum agrees stating “Cyber resilience is more than just a buzzword in the security industry; it is an essential approach to safeguarding digital assets in an era where cyber threats are not a matter of IF but WHEN.”

The Importance of Operational Resilience in Private Equity: Safeguarding and Enhancing Portfolio Value

In the dynamic world of private equity (PE), the ultimate goal is clear: maximise the value of portfolio companies to achieve strong returns on investment. Achieving this requires a multifaceted approach, where operational efficiency, financial growth, and strategic direction are all essential components. However, one often-overlooked aspect that can make or break the success of these investments is operational resilience.

Thwart cyber threats with 11:11 Application and Zero Trust Services.

Cybercrime and ransomware are a way of life, with almost-daily news about new data breaches. 2024 set a record for the largest ransomware payment ever made. According to Forbes, the ransomware group the “Dark Angels” extracted $75 million, the single largest known ransomware payment ever made. And it is only getting worse. This is why we’re adding to our managed security services and trying to make it easier for our customers to combat online threats.

Introduction to Amazon S3 Storage Classes

A good deal of my time and efforts in educating customers today is around object storage in general and AWS S3 in particular. In case you missed it 11:11 Systems has recently taken our partnership with AWS to the next level, making all of their S3 class storage available to you with our award winning support and flexible pricing options.

What is a Secure Web Gateway and why does my organization need one?

Back in 1999 Michael Capellas, former CEO of Compaq Computer, once said in a mission statement, “everything to the internet” as at that time every company large or small was trying to gain a presence online or start up an ecommerce site. Social media, smart phones, streaming services and the like were either in their infancy, or just an idea in someone’s brain! Fast forward nearly 25 years we now see this vision become realty. Everybody and everything are connected.