ValuePoint Technology

Tech overwhelm is costing you more than just dollars. Whether you're looking to uplevel your current systems, vet new potential vendors, or simply get more value from your tech spend, a trusted partner can help. You won't want to miss this LinkedIn Live event featuring our co-founder Bryan Sergeant. He'll be joining Todd French for a value-packed discussion next Tuesday at 1pm EST.

If a company as big and sophisticated as Disney can get hacked, what chance does your company have? It might be "The Happiest Place on Earth" but a mountain of confidential data was exposed in one Slack breach on a personal computer. Here's the thing: This isn't just a Disney problem. It's an everyone problem. Hacks aren't a matter of if, but when. Without clear rules, ongoing training, and real consequences, your company's data is vulnerable. It doesn't matter if you're a 10 person startup or a 200,000 person enterprise. This is a great reminder to reflect on your own security practices and take action to improve security and prevent data breaches. Don't let your company be the next viral headline. Reach out to learn more about how we can help evaluate your current risk and establish vital security measures and regular auditing for your company. https://lnkd.in/e6VwiskW

Something just doesn't line up: ·       78% of IT and security decision makers surveyed said they have confidence in the company's cyber security resilience strategy ·       BUT 69% of those same respondents said they have been victim of a ransomware attack in the past 12-months ➡️with many paying over $500,000 to return business functionality The key is not just "having confidence" in your security strategy, but to take proactive measures before you’re forced to pay out an expensive ransom. This eye-opening data comes from the 2024 Cohesity Global Cyber Resilience Survey Report, which has a ton of great data. Which stat jumps out at you? https://lnkd.in/eiQZ5qTg

While cybersecurity seems like a buzzword, the reality is that many organizations aren't prepared for the disruption if they experience an attack. We always advocate for internal communications, training, and awareness to help get everyone from the front line to the C-suite aligned on how to protect your business. The article below from Cyber Security News ® includes recommendations to bridge the gap and improve communications across your internal stakeholders. #CyberSecurity #Communications #TechCommunity

Thanks to the MetroWest Life Sciences Network for hosting a great event in Marlborough, MA yesterday. Our Co-Founder, Bryan Sergeant, facilitated group discussions on the growing need for companies of all sizes to incorporate AI into their business. Across the board, we found a high level of curiosity - and optimism - for what AI can already do to help companies in life sciences and beyond. Thanks to everyone who came with insightful questions and stayed engaged in the conversations.

With the news this week of the TicketMaster data hack risking the information of over 560 million users…just a friendly reminder that 44% of employees use the same password for both personal and professional logins. How can you help protect your company against this?  Contact me!

The latest cyberattack is a reminder that the bad actors out there don't discriminate just because your company is small, value-based, non-profit, etc. Now is the time to make sure you've invested in a holistic security program that can help protect your people, your data, and your technology. #cybersecurity #informationsecurity https://lnkd.in/gYi4EFwq

Thank you to the great team at Sandler Partners for a fun and educational day in Boston learning from a variety of experts in Cloud Services and Security. Some of our key takeaways ⬇ ➡ When responding to a cyber attack, a company's response time has MAJOR financial impacts. ➡ In security, a tool is NOT a service. There is value in a managed response rather than a list of "to-do's". ➡ Understanding and successfully utilizing AI is critical. Whether focused on Client Experience, Call Center, Security, or other areas; every company needs to understand how AI can support their business drivers for the future. ValuePoint Technology is always here to help you and your company understand these topics better and create the best strategy for this critical technology portfolio.

AT&T announced a data breach that compromised over 73 million current and former customers’ information. What can your business learn from this? 1.     If it can happen to AT&T, it can happen to anybody. No company is bulletproof, so every company needs to have a plan to stop cybersecurity as well as a backup plan if the worst were to happen. 2.     Employees are your largest cyber-security risks…OR you can make them your strongest line of defense. Train them. Test them. Give them security defenses needed to protect your company. 3.     Don’t go it alone. If you see security attacks like AT&T and think “what should I do?” The answer is, contact an expert like ValuePoint Technology. You will then have technology experts working side by side with you and your team to ensure your company is protected. Contact us to schedule a free cyber-security audit so we can create a true strategy for your unique company. #cybersecurity #security

We are excited to be attending the IDEAL Energy Cooperative 2024 Annual Meeting! We look forward to great conversations with the members and partners.