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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Prioritize Your Cybersecurity Hygiene in 2024](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/prioritize-your-cybersecurity-hygiene-in-2024) Tuesday, 30 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Prioritize Your Cybersecurity Hygiene in 2024](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_2024Goals_650625809_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/prioritize-your-cybersecurity-hygiene-in-2024 "Prioritize Your Cybersecurity Hygiene in 2024") A New Year can be about self-improvement. Most of us make lofty goals to spend more time at the gym, or to stop sneaking spoonfuls of uncooked Pillsbury Cookie Dough right out of the tube from the back of the fridge at four in the morning. Some of us accomplish our goals, and some of us have gotten really good at hiding that Pillsbury Cookie Dough wrapper in the bottom of the trash so nobody realizes it’s gone. All joking aside, it feels good to make accomplishments, and I truly hope that anything you set your mind to is able to happen for you. If you are looking for an easy resolution that will help you sleep better at night and is extremely easy to maintain, I’d highly suggest that you prioritize your own personal cybersecurity in 2024. It will take a little effort, but trust me, it will save you a lot of headache down the road. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/prioritize-your-cybersecurity-hygiene-in-2024#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/prioritize-your-cybersecurity-hygiene-in-2024) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Smartphones Are Great, As Long as You Avoid These Negative Side Effects](https://datalyst.net/blog/smartphones-are-great-as-long-as-you-avoid-these-negative-side-effects) Monday, 29 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Smartphones Are Great, As Long as You Avoid These Negative Side Effects](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-29-24/b2ap3_large_Smartphonedonts_521166659_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/smartphones-are-great-as-long-as-you-avoid-these-negative-side-effects "Smartphones Are Great, As Long as You Avoid These Negative Side Effects") For all the good smartphones have brought about, some serious problems have arisen regarding their widespread use. In fact, they can be attributed to a lot of the damaging mental health side effects that people around the world are battling daily. Here are some of them. Tags: [Health](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/health) [Smartphones](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphones) [Environment](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/environment) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/smartphones-are-great-as-long-as-you-avoid-these-negative-side-effects#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/smartphones-are-great-as-long-as-you-avoid-these-negative-side-effects) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How You Backup Your Data is a Crucial Consideration](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-you-backup-your-data-is-a-crucial-consideration) Saturday, 27 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![How You Backup Your Data is a Crucial Consideration](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_BDR_528495592_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-you-backup-your-data-is-a-crucial-consideration "How You Backup Your Data is a Crucial Consideration") Data Backup and Disaster Recovery are essential components of any modern business. As businesses become increasingly reliant on digital data, it's essential to have strategies in place to ensure that your data is safe and secure in the event of a disaster. Let’s cover the key components of an effective Disaster Recovery strategy to ensure the safety of your business' data backup. Read on to learn more about Disaster Recovery strategies and how to best protect your business data. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Data Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-you-backup-your-data-is-a-crucial-consideration#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-you-backup-your-data-is-a-crucial-consideration) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three Innovative Tools Every Small Business Should Consider](https://datalyst.net/blog/three-innovative-tools-every-small-business-should-consider) Friday, 26 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Three Innovative Tools Every Small Business Should Consider](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-26-24/b2ap3_large_AboveTheRest_321829661_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/three-innovative-tools-every-small-business-should-consider "Three Innovative Tools Every Small Business Should Consider") There are rules for doing business that most people understand. That status quo has been around for a long, long time, but as technology advances, it does more than connect parts that weren’t connected before; it can break down some of the old notions about the ways businesses are run and give people who think outside the box a leg up going forward. Let’s look at three ways business leaders are innovating how they do business. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/three-innovative-tools-every-small-business-should-consider#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/three-innovative-tools-every-small-business-should-consider) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Two Approaches to Collaboration Your Business Can Benefit From](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/two-approaches-to-collaboration-your-business-can-benefit-from) Thursday, 25 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Two Approaches to Collaboration Your Business Can Benefit From](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_CollabTools_371388626_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/two-approaches-to-collaboration-your-business-can-benefit-from "Two Approaches to Collaboration Your Business Can Benefit From") Collaboration is the key to many businesses' success and through the use of technology, your collaborative success could improve exponentially. The problem becomes how to determine what kind of collaboration tools work right for your situation. Today, we’ll go through two different types of software that can help improve your organizational collaboration. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Collaboration](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/collaboration) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/two-approaches-to-collaboration-your-business-can-benefit-from#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/two-approaches-to-collaboration-your-business-can-benefit-from) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Oversharing on Social Media Can Have Grave Effects](https://datalyst.net/blog/oversharing-on-social-media-can-have-grave-effects) Wednesday, 24 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Oversharing on Social Media Can Have Grave Effects](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-24-24/b2ap3_large_OvershareSM_690949679_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/oversharing-on-social-media-can-have-grave-effects "Oversharing on Social Media Can Have Grave Effects") Maintaining data security is an important consideration, and most people try to do what they must to secure their personal data. They verify emails; they roll out antivirus and antimalware; they take vigilant steps to avoid the myriad of threats and active attacks we all deal with from one day to the next. Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/oversharing-on-social-media-can-have-grave-effects#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/oversharing-on-social-media-can-have-grave-effects) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are You Innovating Too Much for Your Own Good?](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/are-you-innovating-too-much-for-your-own-good) Tuesday, 23 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Are You Innovating Too Much for Your Own Good?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_Innovating_642165686_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/are-you-innovating-too-much-for-your-own-good "Are You Innovating Too Much for Your Own Good?") Information technology has become a ubiquitous tool employed by almost every organization. The ability to adapt and improve operations has become critical for maximizing productivity and creating an environment conducive to success. The pursuit of innovation, however, often considered essential, may actually hinder productivity. This month, we explore how blindly innovating might not always be the optimal path for steering your business toward success. Tags: [Innovation](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/are-you-innovating-too-much-for-your-own-good#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/are-you-innovating-too-much-for-your-own-good) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Biggest Cybersecurity Threats to Prepare for in 2024](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-biggest-cybersecurity-threats-to-prepare-for-in-2024) Tuesday, 23 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Biggest Cybersecurity Threats to Prepare for in 2024](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1238/b2ap3_large_573059190_cybersecurity_threats_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-biggest-cybersecurity-threats-to-prepare-for-in-2024 "The Biggest Cybersecurity Threats to Prepare for in 2024") It’s a new year, and while businesses have been seeing a lot of new technologies emerge, cyberthreats have become increasingly dangerous and prevalent. With the increasing reliance on technology and the rise of remote work, it's crucial for decision makers to be aware of the top cyberthreats they may face and take proactive measures to protect their organizations. In this blog post, we'll discuss the top six cyberthreats that businesses need to be prepared for and how to mitigate their risks. Tags: [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-biggest-cybersecurity-threats-to-prepare-for-in-2024#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-biggest-cybersecurity-threats-to-prepare-for-in-2024) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [These Tech Solutions Can Eliminate Some Stress in the Workplace](https://datalyst.net/blog/these-tech-solutions-can-eliminate-some-stress-in-the-workplace) Monday, 22 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![These Tech Solutions Can Eliminate Some Stress in the Workplace](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-22-24/b2ap3_large_deadline_125327137_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/these-tech-solutions-can-eliminate-some-stress-in-the-workplace "These Tech Solutions Can Eliminate Some Stress in the Workplace") Businesses have a lot of stressful things going on at any given moment, especially when timelines and deadlines are considered. You have projects that you need to complete for your customers and employees who need to be paid on time, and you would be hard-pressed to find a situation for your organization that isn’t under some sort of time crunch. How can you use technology to make sure that these timelines are met? Let’s go over some solutions. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Collaboration](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/collaboration) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/these-tech-solutions-can-eliminate-some-stress-in-the-workplace#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/these-tech-solutions-can-eliminate-some-stress-in-the-workplace) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Six of the Worst Data Breaches of 2023](https://datalyst.net/blog/six-of-the-worst-data-breaches-of-2023) Friday, 19 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Six of the Worst Data Breaches of 2023](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-19-24/b2ap3_large_data-breach_440834968_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/six-of-the-worst-data-breaches-of-2023 "Six of the Worst Data Breaches of 2023") In this blog, we do our best to give people the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their organizations while operating online. With all the digital tools that we all have come to rely on, it’s important to understand the result of a data breach on organizations and their customers. In today’s blog, we go through six of the most devastating data breaches that happened in 2023. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/six-of-the-worst-data-breaches-of-2023#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/six-of-the-worst-data-breaches-of-2023) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [10 Signs You Need to Switch Managed IT Providers](https://datalyst.net/blog/10-signs-you-need-to-switch-managed-it-providers) Thursday, 18 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![10 Signs You Need to Switch Managed IT Providers](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1237/b2ap3_large_176989206_Managed_IT_Frustrations_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/10-signs-you-need-to-switch-managed-it-providers "10 Signs You Need to Switch Managed IT Providers") Managed IT service providers play a crucial role in the success of businesses today. They provide essential services such as network management, data backup and recovery, cybersecurity, and more. However, not all managed IT providers are created equal. If you're experiencing any of the following signs, it may be time to switch to a new MSP. Tags: [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-services) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/10-signs-you-need-to-switch-managed-it-providers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/10-signs-you-need-to-switch-managed-it-providers) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: How to Use Google Docs to Draft Google Calendar Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-google-docs-to-draft-google-calendar-events) Wednesday, 17 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Use Google Docs to Draft Google Calendar Events](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-17-24/b2ap3_large_DraftCalendar_391359068_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-google-docs-to-draft-google-calendar-events "Tip of the Week: How to Use Google Docs to Draft Google Calendar Events") One of the nice things about software platforms is how well the applications within them interact with one another. Take, for instance, the applications contained within Google Workspace. Because of the interconnected nature of the Google Workspace platform, there’s a lot that the different programs can do in tandem. As an example, let’s consider how the word-processing application Google Docs can be used to generate events in the associated account’s Google Calendar. Tags: [Google](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Google Drive](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/google-drive) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-google-docs-to-draft-google-calendar-events#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-google-docs-to-draft-google-calendar-events) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Your Business Can Adapt to Its Evolving Technological Needs](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-your-business-can-adapt-to-its-evolving-technological-needs) Monday, 15 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![How Your Business Can Adapt to Its Evolving Technological Needs](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-15-24/b2ap3_large_EvolveTech_623643383_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-your-business-can-adapt-to-its-evolving-technological-needs "How Your Business Can Adapt to Its Evolving Technological Needs") As conditions within your business change, it’s likely that your plans might need to change before their end results come to fruition. The decisions you made last fiscal year, or even last quarter, might no longer be relevant due to the rapid pace of evolution that happens with business technology. Let’s go over how you can get the appropriate technology solutions for your business without falling behind. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-your-business-can-adapt-to-its-evolving-technological-needs#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-your-business-can-adapt-to-its-evolving-technological-needs) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Understanding URLs Can Help You Avoid Being Hacked](https://datalyst.net/blog/understanding-urls-can-help-you-avoid-being-hacked) Friday, 12 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Understanding URLs Can Help You Avoid Being Hacked](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-12-24/b2ap3_large_BadURL_564649682_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/understanding-urls-can-help-you-avoid-being-hacked "Understanding URLs Can Help You Avoid Being Hacked") We often advise people to steer clear of clicking on suspicious links, but distinguishing between a legitimate URL and a dubious one has become increasingly challenging. Not only have malicious tactics evolved to the point where everyone has to stay on top of their game to not be fooled, these threats are almost pervasive so they are coming at people from all types of directions. We thought we would focus on a single punctuation mark that can make all the difference in whether a link is legitimately safe or potentially dangerous. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Email](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/understanding-urls-can-help-you-avoid-being-hacked#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/understanding-urls-can-help-you-avoid-being-hacked) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: How to Fight Productivity Paranoia in Employees](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-fight-productivity-paranoia-in-employees) Wednesday, 10 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Fight Productivity Paranoia in Employees](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-10-24/b2ap3_large_Paranoia_297415418_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-fight-productivity-paranoia-in-employees "Tip of the Week: How to Fight Productivity Paranoia in Employees") Back in 2022, Microsoft coined the term “productivity paranoia,” referring to the fears that many managers have that remote workers aren’t working to their full productivity. However, as remote and hybrid work has continued for many companies, a different form has emerged: the feeling a worker has that they have to prove they are still productive while working from home. Here are some tips to share with your team, so they can use them to avoid these feelings. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-fight-productivity-paranoia-in-employees#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-fight-productivity-paranoia-in-employees) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [2023 Was a Bad Year for Cybersecurity, and 2024 Promises to be Worse](https://datalyst.net/blog/2023-was-a-bad-year-for-cybersecurity-and-2024-promises-to-be-worse) Tuesday, 09 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![2023 Was a Bad Year for Cybersecurity, and 2024 Promises to be Worse](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1229/b2ap3_large_496465426_Cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/2023-was-a-bad-year-for-cybersecurity-and-2024-promises-to-be-worse "2023 Was a Bad Year for Cybersecurity, and 2024 Promises to be Worse") Over the last several years, cybersecurity threats have become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated. With the rise of remote work and the Internet of Things (IoT), companies are facing a growing number of vulnerabilities and attacks. In fact, a recent study found that 81 percent of companies experienced malware, phishing, and password attacks in 2023. Most of these attacks were targeting end users directly. Tags: [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/2023-was-a-bad-year-for-cybersecurity-and-2024-promises-to-be-worse#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/2023-was-a-bad-year-for-cybersecurity-and-2024-promises-to-be-worse) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [AI Was the Hot Tech of 2023, But in 2024 It’s the Next Big Security Threat](https://datalyst.net/blog/ai-was-the-hot-tech-of-2023-but-in-2024-it-s-the-next-big-security-threat) Monday, 08 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![AI Was the Hot Tech of 2023, But in 2024 It’s the Next Big Security Threat](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-8-24/b2ap3_large_AIThreat_692872200_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/ai-was-the-hot-tech-of-2023-but-in-2024-it-s-the-next-big-security-threat "AI Was the Hot Tech of 2023, But in 2024 It’s the Next Big Security Threat") 2023 was definitely the year that AI became a household name. We’ve barely seen what artificial intelligence is capable of, and while industries are still coming up with more ways to use the technology, we’ve already seen countless examples of how people want to take advantage of AI for less savory purposes. 2024 is already shaping up to be the year that businesses need to protect themselves from AI-generated cybersecurity threats. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know as a business owner. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [AI](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/ai-was-the-hot-tech-of-2023-but-in-2024-it-s-the-next-big-security-threat#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/ai-was-the-hot-tech-of-2023-but-in-2024-it-s-the-next-big-security-threat) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What You Need to Look for in a Cyber Insurance Policy](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-look-for-in-a-cyber-insurance-policy) Friday, 05 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![What You Need to Look for in a Cyber Insurance Policy](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-5-24/b2ap3_large_insurance_597488001_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-look-for-in-a-cyber-insurance-policy "What You Need to Look for in a Cyber Insurance Policy") Perhaps predictably, the word “insure” has roots that tie it closely to “ensure,” as it is meant to ensure a level of security after some form of loss. Nowadays, that loss often pertains to data, making cyber insurance an extremely valuable investment for the modern business to make. However, in order to obtain this kind of insurance, businesses commonly need to meet some basic requirements. Let’s go over some of these requirements now. Tags: [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [Vendor](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-look-for-in-a-cyber-insurance-policy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-look-for-in-a-cyber-insurance-policy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Two Technology Trends that Can Revolutionize Your SMB](https://datalyst.net/blog/two-technology-trends-that-can-revolutionize-your-smb) Wednesday, 03 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Two Technology Trends that Can Revolutionize Your SMB](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-3-24/b2ap3_large_trends_142472919_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/two-technology-trends-that-can-revolutionize-your-smb "Two Technology Trends that Can Revolutionize Your SMB") Small businesses seemingly always need to take a long look at the way they do things because they need to be as efficient as possible to carve out a market share. This often means using technology to make everything work. There are many different types of technologies that can help any SMB build more efficient operations, but the two we will outline in today’s blog, are two technologies that are probably doing the most to help SMBs improve. Tags: [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Artificial Intelligence](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/artificial-intelligence) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/two-technology-trends-that-can-revolutionize-your-smb#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/two-technology-trends-that-can-revolutionize-your-smb) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Set Business Resolutions You’ll Be Motivated to Keep](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-set-business-resolutions-you-ll-be-motivated-to-keep) Monday, 01 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![How to Set Business Resolutions You’ll Be Motivated to Keep](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-1-24/b2ap3_large_resolution_286026531_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-set-business-resolutions-you-ll-be-motivated-to-keep "How to Set Business Resolutions You’ll Be Motivated to Keep") Happy New Year! It’s officially that time when we all make resolutions meant to help improve ourselves, so why not include your business? Better yet, why not make business resolutions that you’re more likely to keep? Let’s explore some of the ways that you can design your business’ resolutions to maximize the likelihood that you’ll keep them and benefit from them in the long term. 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