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IT Trends With IT People: A Leadership Journey with Emily Morgan, CISO

By Afidence / January 17, 2024 / Comments Off on IT Trends With IT People: A Leadership Journey with Emily Morgan, CISO

Emily Morgan’s journey from student worker to the VP of security and chief information security officer (CISO) at Coterie, a company specializing in commercial insurance for small businesses, is a resounding ode to personal and professional growth. Her leadership philosophy, crafted by familial influences, resonates with authenticity, consistency and a profound understanding of the unique…

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Leveraging Security to Catalyze Your AI Journey: Join Us!

By Afidence / January 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Leveraging Security to Catalyze Your AI Journey: Join Us!

Calling all IT leaders and AI enthusiasts! Are you ready to supercharge your AI journey while keeping security at the forefront? Then mark your calendars for Thursday, February 15th, because Afidence has a virtual event you won’t want to miss. Leveraging Security to Catalyze Your AI Journey is more than just a catchy title –…

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Meet IT Goals and Boost Returns with Technology Augmentation - Afidence

Technology Augmentation: How Top IT Talent Integrates With Your In-House Team

By Afidence / December 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Technology Augmentation: How Top IT Talent Integrates With Your In-House Team

While technology augmentation is becoming an increasingly common strategy for companies looking to enhance their IT capabilities, many IT leaders find hiring to be a time-consuming hassle, especially in today’s labor market. Do you need staff in-house or should you just outsource? Should you even bother to staff up for just a short-term need? Can…

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How a Business Continuity Plan Can Help You Avoid Disaster

How Not Having a Business Continuity Plan Could Put You at Serious Risk

By Afidence / December 7, 2023 / Comments Off on How Not Having a Business Continuity Plan Could Put You at Serious Risk

For many businesses today, the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of disruptions is paramount. This is where business continuity planning (BCP) comes into play. A business continuity plan is not just about surviving unexpected events; it’s about ensuring that your organization can thrive despite disruptive incidents.  In this blog post, we explore…

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Cybersecurity Risk Management Helps Reduce Business Threats

Threats Just a Click Away? Protect Your Business With Cybersecurity Risk Management

By Afidence / November 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Threats Just a Click Away? Protect Your Business With Cybersecurity Risk Management

Unfortunately, many businesses face a host of threats that loom just a click away. The good news? You don’t have to fall victim to them. Cybersecurity risks encompass the potential of exposure or loss stemming from a cyberattack or data breach, which can result in financial, operational, legal or reputational setbacks. The key to defending…

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Patch Management Software

Stitch Up Those Software and Application Vulnerabilities with Patch Management

By Afidence / November 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Stitch Up Those Software and Application Vulnerabilities with Patch Management

Do you have defensive measures in place to shield your assets against cyber threats? Just as open windows can let in unwanted pests, software vulnerabilities can be openings for cyberattacks. Patch management is a proactive security measure that keeps windows closed to potential vulnerabilities in software, drivers and firmware.  Overall, patch management is the linchpin…

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Data Encryption Protection

Why and How You Should Be Using Data Encryption Software to Protect Your Sensitive Information

By Afidence / October 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Why and How You Should Be Using Data Encryption Software to Protect Your Sensitive Information

In an era where data is the lifeblood of any organization, safeguarding it has never been more critical. One of the most powerful tools at our disposal for ensuring data privacy and integrity is encryption. Data encryption, in the realm of modern cybersecurity, is akin to an impenetrable fortress protecting your sensitive information. What Is…

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Data Loss Prevention Strategy

Don’t Suffer Unnecessarily: Use these Data Loss Prevention Tactics to Save Time and Money

By Afidence / October 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Don’t Suffer Unnecessarily: Use these Data Loss Prevention Tactics to Save Time and Money

Worried that locking down your systems will make it impossible to get work done? Feeling vulnerable to ransomware or other attacks? With so many questions surrounding the safety of your business, it’s imperative to have security measures and data loss prevention tactics in place to protect your people and valuable data. In today’s modern, high-speed…

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Man In The Middle Attack Data Interception

How a Man in the Middle Attack Can Intercept Your Data

By Afidence / September 21, 2023 / Comments Off on How a Man in the Middle Attack Can Intercept Your Data

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, where information flows seamlessly between devices and networks, ensuring robust cybersecurity is no longer an option, but a necessity. One of the most insidious threats that business leaders need to be aware of is the man-in-the-middle attack.  Let’s  unravel the intricacies of MitM attacks, their implications, and why a solid…

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Technology Spotlight Meet Steve Brunker

Technology Spotlight: Meet Steve Brunker

By Afidence / September 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Technology Spotlight: Meet Steve Brunker

When hemmed in by technology challenges, businesses deserve a process that ensures communication, transparency and success from discovery to implementation and beyond. With a strong background in sales and technology, Steve Brunker knows how to overcome objections and meet the challenges his clients face on a daily basis. Steve’s transition from computer sales to becoming an…

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