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6 Cybersecurity & Risk Management Essentials for SMBs

6 Cybersecurity & Risk Management Essentials for SMBs Explore 6 essential cybersecurity measures tailored for Small and Medium-sized businesses to fortify defenses and remain resilient.

Securing Your Business' Future: The Importance of Cyber Insurance

Securing Your Business' Future: The Importance of Cyber Insurance Discover the crucial role of cyber insurance in safeguarding your business against cyber threats and ensuring a secure future.

11 Advantages of Using the Outlook App Rather than Apple Mail

11 Advantages of Using the Outlook App Rather than Apple Mail Discover 11 compelling reasons why the Outlook App stands out as the ultimate email management tool, transforming your communication and productivity.

Lloyd’s Clear Strategic Direction Drives Cosette Pharmaceuticals' IT Strategy Forward

Lloyd’s Clear Strategic Direction Drives Cosette Pharmaceuticals' IT Strategy Forward Lloyd provides Cosette Pharmaceuticals with strategic guidance and security-first solutions, laying the foundation for a resilient, long-term partnership.

Securing Tomorrow – Investing in Comprehensive IT & Cybersecurity Solutions

Securing Tomorrow – Investing in Comprehensive IT & Cybersecurity Solutions Investing in comprehensive IT and cybersecurity solutions is essential for businesses in today's digital landscape.

Enhancing Your Cybersecurity with EDR: A Step Beyond Antivirus

Enhancing Your Cybersecurity with EDR: A Step Beyond Antivirus Learn how Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) bolsters cybersecurity beyond traditional antivirus solutions.

Bridging the Security Gap with Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Bridging the Security Gap with Cybersecurity Awareness Training Elevate your organization's security posture against cyber threats through comprehensive cybersecurity awareness training.

The Power of Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

The Power of Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Stay one step ahead of cyber threats with Managed Detection & Response - a proactive solution that provides 24/7 monitoring and rapid incident response.

Join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn, White Glove Security to End Your Cyber Risk, in partnership with Arctic Wolf on Wednesday, July 26th at 2 PM EST. 🔒

43% of cyberattacks are directed towards small businesses, yet only 14% of them are equipped to effectively protect themselves, according to Accenture's Cost of Cybercrime Study. The frequency and complexity of cyberattacks are increasing, with a particular focus on small to medium sized businesses.

To strengthen your defense and protect your organization, join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, July 26th at 2 PM EST.

Here's what we'll cover:

- The importance of robust security operations
- The complex cyber insurance landscape
- The innovative partnership between Lloyd Group and Arctic Wolf

You'll have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions and ask questions in our live Q&A with team members from Lloyd Group and Arctic Wolf.

Register now!

Virtual Lunch & Learn: White Glove Security to End Your Cyber Risk We're excited to announce that we're hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn event in partnership with Arctic Wolf. 

The Human Element of Cybersecurity

The Human Element of Cybersecurity Discover tactics used by cybercriminals to manipulate employees and effective strategies to educate and protect against social engineering attacks.

Prioritizing IT Governance and Risk Management for CIOs and IT Leaders

Prioritizing IT Governance and Risk Management for CIOs and IT Leaders Discover the importance of IT governance and risk management for CIOs and IT leaders, and learn best practices to implement effective strategies.

The True Cost of IT Downtime for SMBs

The True Cost of IT Downtime for SMBs Discover the true cost of IT downtime for SMBs. Don't wait until an incident occurs to prioritize prevention and recovery strategies.

An alarming increase in malware emphasizes the urgent need for users to be extra cautious and proactive in protecting themselves from these malicious threats. Discover effective ways to shield your device from malware and viruses in our latest blog post - How to Protect Your Computer from Malware and Viruses.

How to Protect Your Computer from Malware and Viruses Discover effective ways to shield your device from malware and viruses. We offer expert tips and best practices to keep your devices secure.

Tech Tips to Streamline Your Workday and Boost Productivity

Tech Tips to Streamline Your Workday and Boost Productivity Kevin Zhu, Lloyd's Senior Technical Engineer, shares his top tech tips to streamline your workday and boost productivity.

Why Data Backup is Essential: Understanding the Risks of Data Loss

Why Data Backup is Essential: Understanding the Risks of Data Loss If your organization is not properly backing up critical data, you're at risk of severe data loss in the case of a cyberattack, disaster, or human error.

Cybersecurity for SMBs: Challenges Facing Small to Mid-Size Businesses

Cybersecurity for SMBs: Challenges Facing Small to Mid-Size Businesses Cyberattacks targeting smaller businesses are rising as SMBs struggle to keep up with the ever-evolving threat landscape.

Women in IT: 5 Tips for Starting Out in Tech

Women in IT: 5 Tips for Starting Out in Tech Mary Pickel, our Lloydian Community Manager, shares tips for women starting their career in tech.

Don’t miss our next webinar in collaboration with Arctic Wolf!

76% of SMBs experienced at least one cyberattack in 2022, ConnectWise revealed. As cybercriminals find new ways to scale their operations, SMBs are facing higher risks than ever before.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The role of security operations in detecting indicators of compromise – and what happens when compromises go undetected
- How security operations mitigate the dwell time, downtime, and cost of cyberattacks
- The impact security operations have on attack remediation and recovery, and post-incident security hardening

Featuring a LIVE Q&A with Lloyd’s Director of Cybersecurity and Risk Management, Bill Goldin, and Managing Director, Brian David.

Wednesday, April 12th at 1 PM EST

Reach out to [email protected] to save your seat!

Check out our recent Lloydian Spotlight and get to know our Principal Technology Engineer – Ryan Dorman, his role at Lloyd, and the contributing factors to his success.

A Spotlight on our Principal Technology Engineer - Ryan Dorman Ryan Dorman is Lloyd Group's Principal Technology Engineer and an integral part of our Client Experience team.

6 Common Tax Scams and How to Avoid Them

6 Common Tax Scams and How to Avoid Them As we continue to see a rise in tax scams, taxpayers must remain aware of the latest methods used by criminals to avoid falling victim.

CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named The Lloyd Group to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2023. Check out the full press release for more details.

Lloyd Group Recognized as 2023 Industry-Leading Services Provider CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named The Lloyd Group to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2023.

Check out our recent Lloydian Spotlight and get to know our Client Success Manager – Tamy Kentouris, her role at Lloyd, and the contributing factors to her success.

A Spotlight on our Client Success Manager - Tamy Kentouris Tamy Kentouris is one of Lloyd Group's Client Success Managers and an integral part of our Client Strategy team.

Check out our recent Lloydian Spotlight and get to know our Lab Manager – Aaron Shaw, his role at Lloyd, and the contributing factors to his success.

A Spotlight on our Lab Manager - Aaron Shaw Aaron Shaw is Lloyd Group's Lab Manager. As a certified Google IT Support Professional, Aaron is a major asset to our Client Experience team.

In our latest guest blog, our Lloydian Success Ambassador, Danielle Garcia, details how Lloyd is currently focusing on diversity and inclusion in the workplace to ensure our employees, clients, and partners are equally valued and championed.

How Lloyd is Focusing on Diversity and Inclusion Danielle Garcia covers Lloyd's diversity and inclusion initiatives, which ensure our community is equally valued and championed.

As technology advances, threat actors continue to find new methods to launch an attack. Check out this article that covers Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) and how you can protect your business.

Understanding Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS): The future Of cyber attack accessibility The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.  AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article.  With the explosive growth of technology, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to malicious cyber attacks. An...

How A Managed Services Provider Can Help Your Business Succeed in 2023

How A Managed Services Provider Can Help Your Business Succeed in 2023 If you're looking to take your business to the next level in 2023, partnering with an MSP is your key to success.

6 Scams to Watch Out for This Holiday Season

6 Scams to Watch Out for This Holiday Season As many of us prepare for the upcoming holidays, we must be aware of the common scams that await unsuspecting victims.

4 Steps to Establish Your IT Strategy

4 Steps to Establish Your IT Strategy An IT strategy creates a strategic roadmap for utilizing technology to support your business plan and align IT with your organization’s goals.

5 Core Elements of a Cybersecurity Framework

5 Core Elements of a Cybersecurity Framework As cybersecurity risks continually increase, businesses must strengthen their resilience by managing their cybersecurity risk.

Yesterday, we had our November LloydU, brought to us by our Lloydian Success Ambassador, Danielle Garcia, titled "Tools for a Changing World: Understanding and Addressing Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions in the Workplace." Our LloydU’s occur once a month and are run by Lloydians who share their knowledge with our community, focusing on a topic of their expertise. Here's some key takeways from yesterday's LloydU presentation (swipe to check them out!)

Yesterday, we had our November LloydU, brought to us by our Lloydian Success Ambassador, Danielle Garcia, titled "Tools for a Changing World: Understanding and Addressing Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions in the Workplace." Our LloydU’s occur once a month and are run by Lloydians who share their knowledge with our community, focusing on a topic of their expertise. Here's some key takeways from yesterday's LloydU presentation (swipe to check them out!)

Cybersecurity Risks are Heightening in the Financial Industry

Cybersecurity Risks are Heightening in the Financial Industry As more financial services and transactions are provided online, new cyber risks continue to arise in the financial industry.

Cyber criminals use many methods to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, and sensitive data. Here are 6 commonly used methods that your organization should be aware of:

- Malware aims to access sensitive data and is usually achieved when a user clicks on a maliciously planted link.
- Phishing attacks are used by hackers to lure a user into revealing sensitive information by sending a fraudulent message through an email, text, or phone call that appears to come from a reliable source.
- DoS & DDoS attacks overwhelm a system's resources, preventing it from responding to services. These attacks can also be used to take a system offline to carry out another type of attacks.
- MitM attackers position themselves between a two-party transaction to retrieve sensitive information.
- Ransomware attacks will hold a system hostage until the victim pays a ransom.
- Password attacks are used to maliciously gain entry into password-protected accounts.

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Cybersecurity awareness training is essential to improve security hygiene and strengthen your first line of defense - your employees. Check out this article that covers how you can effectively increase cyber awareness within your organization.

Phishing Attacks are on the Rise, and Cyber Awareness is One of Your Best Defenses While well-trained employees are one of your company's best lines defense, having the right security solutions in place is just as critical.

Cyber criminals are sending fraudulent emails regarding subscription renewals and a transaction confirmation that appear to come from Geek Squad, a subsidiary of Best Buy, in attempt to steal money from recipients. Here's how you can protect yourself:

- Check the sender's email address - these fraudulent emails have been coming from Gmail accounts, not Best Buy.
- Always check the email for spelling or grammar mistakes.
- Never click on any links in the email.
- If you don't remember subscribing, you didn't.
- Never give access to your computer.
- Check your bank account for any transactions.
- If you're pressured to act immediately, the email is most likely a scam.
- Never reveal personal information!

Cyber Resilience: Is Your Business Really Secure?

Cyber Resilience: Is Your Business Really Secure? To be prepared for the unpredictable, you must establish a strong cybersecurity policy that will allow your organization to remain resilient. 

Cyber Insurance Essentials for Today's Market

Cyber Insurance Essentials for Today's Market As cybercrime continues to rise, it’s becoming much more difficult and costly to obtain cyber insurance policies that could reduce financial risks.

In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, today’s Tech Tip Tuesday is all about MFA.

Multi-Factor Authentication is a process that requires a user to provide two or more verification methods to access an account, application, or platform. MFA is a key component of Identity Management; enforcing it can enhance your organization’s cybersecurity and increase your resilience against cyberattacks.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Check out this article for tips on how to empower your team to .

Cybersecurity awareness tips from Microsoft to empower your teams - Microsoft Security Blog Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here—get the educational kit, learn tips to protect your teams, discover skilling opportunities, and more.

Phishing attacks are on the rise, reaching an all-time high! Check out this article to learn what your organization can do to lower your risk.

Phishing Attacks Reach an All-Time High, Quadrupling That of Early 2020 New quarterly data from the Anti-Phishing Working Group shows unprecedented phishing activity with increases in BEC...