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Each week, our IT experts share their insights into the world of technology. Topics include IT strategies, tech updates, and how-to guides.Don’t Make These Incident Response Planning Mistakes
Worried about cyberattacks hitting your business? You're not alone. Cyberattacks pose a real danger to businesses like yours and without a solid incident response plan, your business won’t be able to recover quickly, resulting in extensive losses. The good news,...
For the third year in a row, Custom Computer Specialists was voted Best Cyber Security firm and Best Computer Services in the Bethpage Best of Long Island 2024 contest
HAUPPAUGE, NY, (February 29, 2024) -- Custom Computer Specialists (“CCS”), a leading IT services provider, announced today that the organization has been voted Best Cyber Security firm and Best Computer Services in the Bethpage Best of Long Island contest for the...
3 Times Businesses Were Denied Cyber Insurance Payouts
Cyber insurance is a type of insurance that protects businesses from financial losses that can result from a cyberattack. While it’s an essential tool for businesses of all sizes, there are some facts you should be aware of before purchasing a policy. Just because you...
How to Ensure Your Cyber Insurance Pays Out
In the current digital environment, where cyberthreats are commonplace, it makes perfect sense to have cyber liability insurance. However, just having a policy in place doesn’t guarantee a smooth claims process. Cyber insurance policies come with varying terms and...
Bolster Cyber Defenses With Routine Security Tests
Businesses today face a range of cybersecurity threats, from social engineering attacks like phishing to sophisticated ransomware. For business leaders like you, protecting your network is crucial since it is the lifeline of your business. Any vulnerability in your...
The Hidden Costs of Ineffective Data Management
In today's business landscape, data isn't just power -- it's the very lifeline that fuels business decisions, drives innovations and shapes strategies. However, businesses often find it difficult to effectively manage the vast amounts of data they hold, and that's...
Expanding managed IT services provider, CCS, recognized on CRN’s 2024 MSP 500 List
Hauppauge, NY, February 12, 2024 — Custom Computer Specialists, (“CCS”), announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named CCS to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2024. The MSP 500 list compiled by CRN serves...
Tackling the Hidden Challenges of Network Monitoring
Your network is your business’s lifeline.A healthy and secure network is critical for seamless communication and operational efficiency. That’s why it’s crucial to proactively identify issues and optimize performance through continuous network security...
Bolster Cyber Defenses With Routine Security Tests
Businesses today face a range of cybersecurity threats, from social engineering attacks like phishing to sophisticated ransomware. For business leaders like you, protecting your network is crucial since it is the lifeline of your business. Any vulnerability in your...
Key Considerations When Selecting the Right Cyber Insurance Coverage
Is your business prepared to confront today’s growing cybersecurity threats? Although adopting the latest technologies and industry trends is undoubtedly crucial, it is equally important to ensure that your business has the best cyber liability insurance. Think of it...
Staying Cyber Secure in ‘24
Join our panel of cybersecurity professionals for a discussion of recent and emerging cybersecurity concerns. The program will provide insurance, technical and legal perspectives on how businesses can protect themselves in 2024, including: Top Five Emerging Threats...
Top 5 Threats IoT Devices Pose to Data Protection & Privacy
Gartner Inc. predicted that by 2023, CIOs would be responsible for over three times the endpoints they were responsible for in 2018 due to the rapid evolution of IoT trends and technologies. With billions of physical devices worldwide connected to the internet today,...
How Effectively Managing Risk Bolsters Cyber Defenses
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, where cyberthreats and vulnerabilities continually emerge, it’s obvious that eliminating all risk is impossible. Yet, there’s a powerful strategy that can help address your organization’s most critical security gaps,...
5 Ways to Combine Compliance & Cybersecurity Best Practices to Improve Outcomes
Compliance and security are equally crucial to ensure a seamless operation. Although security is a prime component of compliance, compliance is not the same as security. Both are interconnected but still different. While compliance helps you meet industry or...
CCS, a Leading Technology Services Provider, Announces the Acquisitions of Clarity Technology Group and Local Stratus
CCS further expands its footprint into the Mid-Atlantic with its next set of acquisitions Custom Computer Specialists (“CCS” or “Custom”) today announced the acquisitions of Clarity Technology Group (“Clarity”) and Local Stratus (“Local Stratus”). These moves come on...
CCS, a Leading Technology Services Provider, Announces Acquisition of Net Activity
CCS announced today the successful acquisition of Net Activity, Inc. (“Net Activity”). This strategic acquisition further positions CCS as a preeminent technology services provider, enhancing their capabilities, expanding their client base, and strengthening their...
Top 9 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Cybersecurity
When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, having the right tools and technology is only half the battle. You also need the expertise, controls and processes to manage and mitigate these threats effectively. That’s where a managed security service...
How Social Media Misuse Can Harm Your Business
Social media has significantly transformed the way we communicate and do business. However, this growing popularity also comes with potential risks that could cause harm to businesses like yours. Unfortunately, many organizations remain unaware of these rapidly...
Be Aware of These Top AI Cyber-Risks
The rise of AI has sparked a revolution. Everyone, from industry giants to smaller enterprises, is captivated and eager to leverage AI’s endless possibilities. However, amid the celebrations of AI’s merits, let’s not ignore its potential risks. A new array of...
A Deep Dive Into Phishing Scams
Phishing scams remain one of the most prevalent and successful types of cyberattacks today, so being aware of the danger they pose to businesses like yours is extremely crucial. Your business could easily be the next victim if you don't clearly understand how threat...
Why Your Business Needs a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
Even on a good day, being a business owner is challenging. Apart from dealing with and effectively solving multiple problems, you also need the foresight to arm your business with the right tools and solutions to tackle any issues that might arise later. One issue you...