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Practical advice and expert perspectives on cybersecurity, technology strategy, and the rapidly changing IT landscape.
GXA Co-Founder Alicia Makaye on Follow the Leader Podcast
Dr. Alicia Makaye of GXA joins the Follow the Leader podcast to talk about the weight entrepreneurs carry and how she built a business while carrying it.
What Makes a Best Dallas IT Company? More Than IT
Doing IT well is table stakes. See what actually separates the top Dallas IT companies, and why the best ones deliver more than technical support alone.
GDPR Compliance: Outsourcing to a Managed Provider
GDPR took effect May 25, 2018 and reaches every company doing business in the EU. See what compliance requires and how a managed IT provider carries the load.
Hiring a GDPR Consultant: Outsourcing GDPR Compliance
GDPR applies to any company that collects data from EU residents. See how a GDPR consultant runs gap analysis and remediation - and saves you time and money.
GXA Awarded at Minnie's Food Pantry Gala Featuring Oprah
On April 3rd, 2018, GXA was recognized for its support of Minnie's Food Pantry by providing 75,000 meals to children in need. The award was given at the 10th...
GXA Awarded Grant for Skills Workforce Development
GXA received a grant from the state-funded Skills Development Fund to expand workforce training. See what the program covers and what it means for our clients.
Cyber Security Trends To Watch In 2018
High-profile hacks made cyber security a board-level concern in every industry. See the 2018 trends and attacker tactics business leaders should plan for now.
What Is Ransomware?
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important with the prevalence of ransomware attacks. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that hackers design to...
The Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence
What cyber threat intelligence is, the types security teams rely on, and how smaller businesses can apply it without a full-time analyst on staff.
When Your Hardware Can No Longer Run Your Software
Your specialized software still works, but the hardware under it cannot keep up. See the options when it is time to upgrade one without breaking the other.
Is Your IT System HIPAA Compliant?
Every organization has plenty of reason to safeguard its precious customer, client, and vendor data -- but if your organization must comply with the Health...
5 Ways to Know Your IT Guy Isn't Cutting It
It's hard to run a business without having a dependable IT guy or team available. If the network goes down or a critical server fails at just the wrong time,...
5 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Company's IT
Five benefits of outsourcing your company's IT: predictable costs, broader expertise, stronger security, faster support, and time back for your team.
Why the Cloud Is Important for Your Business
More business data moves to the cloud every year. Why the cloud matters for your business, what it changes day to day, and how to move there safely.
Data Remanence: Is It Putting Your Business At Risk?
During the normal course of operations for any business or IT company, technology is often upgraded, replaced or reformatted. Residual data that can be...
Are Your Backups Secured Against Ransomware?
Ransomware now goes after backups first. How to tell whether yours would survive an attack, and the safeguards that keep a clean recovery possible.
4 Tech Tips for Your Small Business
One of the biggest struggles for small businesses owners is trying to wear many hats. Frequently in small businesses, the owner will handle everything from...
Do You Really Need a Backup Solution? Here's Why
Backing up is one of those terms that’s frequently thrown around in small and mid-sized business circles. If you do anything at all on a computer, there’s a...
How To Keep Your Business Mobile Devices Secure
Your team uses phones for work, whatever your industry. See practical steps for keeping business mobile devices secure without slowing anyone down.
5 Tips for Moving Your Business to the Cloud
Five tips for moving your business to the cloud without disruption: plan the migration, protect your data, train users, and control ongoing costs.
A Business' Guide to Ransomware
On Friday, May 12, a global ransomware attack hit in over 100 countries. This was one of the biggest cyber attackers to date. According to BBC News,...
5 Signs Your Team Needs Cyber Security Training
A recent report showed that 33% of SMBs do not receive cyber security training. This is to be expected because many SMBs lack the resources to properly train...
How to Prevent Phishing Scams at Your Business
At the beginning of May, a massive phishing scam hit Gmail users. The scam came in the form of an email (from someone the Gmail user had communicated with...
It’s Time to Back Up Your Phone
Your phone carries as much sensitive business data as your laptop. See why backing it up matters and the simple steps that protect what is stored on it.
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