As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold globally, cybersecurity has never been more important for businesses in all industries. COVID-19-themed hacking campaigns and phishing attacks are on the rise, and many employers are telling their employees to work from home. Companies need to take the proper precautions to maintain business continuity. At Lume Strategies, we want to make sure companies…

As we all work together to get through this COVID-19 crisis, let’s focus on safety and business continuity. At Lume, we're here to keep your business safe while your employees are working from home. Here are some thoughts on how you can stay safe and productive at the same time. 1. REMOTE WORK BEST PRACTICES Many of us will need…

As your partners in holistic IT solutions, our top priority is effectively managing your network and technology assets to keep them safe and optimized so you stay productive. To do this, we leverage Datto Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) to manage and protect your business. We use this platform to deliver premier monitoring and management services of your technology assets,…

Just a few years ago you may not have even heard the term ransomware. Today the word is littered throughout just about every IT message, preaching the importance of cybersecurity. It’s true. Cybercrime is certainly on the rise, and more and more criminals are joining the party. According to Sophos Research, over 50% of organizations were struck by ransomware last…

Cyberattack is becoming more and more difficult to stop. Companies all over the globe have found themselves in a whirlwind of stress over potential cyberattack. Most of us know about the huge companies that have been hit by cybercrime, but the trend isn’t moving in the right direction. As information security changes, as do the criminals. Ponemon recently did a…

It seems that many small to medium sized businesses are starting to look at the option of turning to an outsourced IT team to help handle the load. With as much information being shared across your network, coupled with the all time high dependence on technology for workflow, one can see how having a trusted IT partner could be beneficial.…

As we enter 2018 with fresh outlooks and new projects to look forward to, it’s important to keep IT services at the forefront. With as much cyber attack, ransomware, and other threats going around, you should take any and all necessary steps in protecting your company. How prepared are you for disaster recovery? Do you have a plan in place?…

There have been a series of threats this past year that have caused an insurmountable amount of damage to millions of people around the United States. Implementing maximum security on your networks and hardware is so important. There are cybercriminals from all over the world that could cause your organization significant damage, both internally and for your customers. A new…

What do you associate with October? Pumpkins, corn mazes, autumn leaves, Michael Myers? What about cybersecurity? Okay, probably not, but did you know that all the way back in 2003, the Dept. of Homeland Security deemed October National Cybersecurity Awareness Month? (NCSAM) The campaign was created to educate both private and public sector on the importance of cybersecurity, provide tools…

What is the world coming to, when a storehouse of Americans’ most personal credit information and social security numbers, some of the most encrypted data in existence, is hacked and compromised? This is the real deal, this is serious, and this is the world we live in today. Cybersecurity is becoming more and more important due to the threat of…