Industry 4.0 in a Post-COVID-19 World
The COVID-19 crisis stretched manufacturing and other industries to their limits as challenges in the supply chain resulted in shortages of toilet paper, sanitizer, and other critical items. As one data point to the pandemic’s impact, U.S. industrial production dropped 16.5 percent year over year, and U.S. total factory orders [...]
Understanding Cannabis Cybersecurity
With the recent legalizations of recreational marijuana in New Jersey and New York, the cannabis industry is poised to grow quickly. For the most part, this is excellent news. However, as the industry grows, so too do opportunities for cybercriminals. Cannabis firms, like many small businesses, are vulnerable to cyber-attack [...]
Does Your MSP Offer Managed SOC? It Should.
One of the most significant risks facing SMBs today is a cyberattack, where a single incident could cripple operations or even force it to close doors altogether. Nearly half of all cyberattacks are targeted at SMBs, according to consulting firm Accenture; however, only a fraction of those businesses are prepared [...]
Work from Home…AND the Office
A few weeks ago, the New York City government announced that it is ending full-time remote work for up to 80,000 city employees starting on May 3. Beyond signaling a massive shift in NYC’s fight against COVID-19, this move is also meant to signal the private sector that companies should [...]