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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Cloud Solution Actually a Money Pit?](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-cloud-solution-actually-a-money-pit) Friday, 01 February 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![cloud_money_costing_you](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/64/b2ap3_large_cloud_money_costing_you.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-cloud-solution-actually-a-money-pit "cloud_money_costing_you") The cloud has proven to be an extremely useful tool for the modern business. Not only does it provide anywhere-anytime access to applications, processing, storage, et al; it also delivers those products as a service, allowing you to budget for recurring costs rather than major upfront ones. This provides your organization with functional, supported, and secure computing environments that eliminate a lot of the support costs that traditional computing environments require. It sounds like a perfect scenario for small and large businesses alike, but things aren’t always what they seem, as a lot of cloud users have found that they have incurred several hidden costs by using cloud platforms. Today, we take a look at these hidden costs. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-cloud-solution-actually-a-money-pit#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-cloud-solution-actually-a-money-pit) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Avoid Becoming the Next Data Security Cautionary Tale](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-avoid-becoming-the-next-data-security-cautionary-tale) Thursday, 31 January 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![security_cautionary_tale](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/65/b2ap3_large_security_cautionary_tale.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-avoid-becoming-the-next-data-security-cautionary-tale "security_cautionary_tale") Data security isn’t a matter to be taken lightly, as too many businesses have found out the hard way. Unfortunately, there are far too many simple ways to correct common security issues - enough that it’s foolish not to do so. We’ll review a few ways to fix security issues, after discussing one of, if not the, most egregious security failings in modern history. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Maintenance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/maintenance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-avoid-becoming-the-next-data-security-cautionary-tale#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-avoid-becoming-the-next-data-security-cautionary-tale) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [When it Comes to Security, Two Factors are Better Than One](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-security-two-factors-are-better-than-one) Wednesday, 30 January 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![step_authentication](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/66/b2ap3_large_step_authentication.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-security-two-factors-are-better-than-one "step_authentication") The password isn’t nearly as secure as it used to be. Hackers have begun to take advantage of extremely powerful solutions designed to brute force their way into accounts by using software to rapidly guessing thousands of passwords per second, making it extraordinarily difficult to prepare yourself for them. What’s the best way to guarantee that passwords aren’t going to be the downfall of your company? A great start is by taking a close look at password best practices and two-factor authentication. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Two-factor Authentication](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/two-factor-authentication) [Multi-factor Authentication](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/multi-factor-authentication) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-security-two-factors-are-better-than-one#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-security-two-factors-are-better-than-one) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Ways a Managed Service Provider Can Help Your Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-ways-a-managed-service-provider-can-help-your-business) Tuesday, 29 January 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [How To](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/how-to) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![msps_help_businesses](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/67/b2ap3_large_msps_help_businesses.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-ways-a-managed-service-provider-can-help-your-business "msps_help_businesses") How much does your business rely on technology to keep your organization running forward? As business technology becomes more complex, it’s becoming increasingly popular for organizations to have their own internal IT departments to manage and maintain it. Yet, small businesses don’t often have the necessary funds for such a feat. How can your company afford quality IT service? You can start by pursuing managed IT solutions from a managed service provider. 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