Author
Mark Stevens
Contributing Writer, Corporate Technologies
Mark Stevens writes about managed IT, cybersecurity and technology operations for Corporate Technologies. He is the founder of The Syndicate and spent more than 25 years in marketing, sales and product development, including a decade at Atlas where he led the business through a 100x growth period. He works with the Corporate Technologies engineering team to turn day-to-day support and security work into practical guidance for small business owners. Technical claims in security and compliance articles are reviewed by a Corporate Technologies engineer before publication. Mark is based in Edina, Minnesota.
Articles by Mark
Security
What Should a Company Do After a Data Breach? A Practical Guide
What should you do if your company has fallen prey to a data breach? Follow these steps by Corporate Technologies, Managed IT Services!
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Security
How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks: A Comprehensive Guide
Ransomware attacks have increased in frequency, sophistication, and damage. Here’s how to safeguard and protect your data.
Security
Cloud Computing: What are the Benefits and Can It Boost Your Business Performance
In this article, we discuss the benefits of cloud computing and how it can help your business with scalability, flexibility, security, and…
Security
DDoS Attacks: What They Are and How to Prevent Them
DDoS attacks are malicious attempts to disrupt a website or online service by overwhelming it with traffic. Learn how they work and…
Managed Services
What is a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and How It Can Benefit Your Business?
What an MSP does, what it costs, how it differs from break-fix and co-managed IT, and the questions to ask before signing.…
Security
How to Deal With Insider Threats In Cyber Security
Insider threats can cause serious damage to an organization. Learn what insider threats are, how they can be detected, and how they…
Security
Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan: The Ultimate Guide
How to build an incident response plan using the NIST SP 800-61r3 model: govern, identify, protect, detect, respond, recover. Plus what to…
Security
Top 10 Cybersecurity Threats Facing Businesses: How to Protect Your Data and Assets
Cybersecurity threats are evolving and becoming more sophisticated every year. Here are the top 10 cybersecurity threats facing businesses.
Security
The State of Ransomware in 2023: Statistics, Data & Trends
Ransomware attacks have increased in frequency, sophistication, and damage. Learn about the state of ransomware in 2023, including statistics, data, and trends
IT Solutions
Four Signs Your Business Needs IT Support
Growth plans, a security scare, recurring downtime, ageing equipment. Four signs your business needs IT support, and how to tell which kind…
IT Solutions
Should Your Business Move to the Cloud? A Decision Framework
Which workloads move well, which do not, six readiness questions, and what actually changes about cost. A framework, not a sales pitch.
IT Solutions
What Makes a Password Secure: Password Security Best Practices
Password security is crucial for any business that wants to avoid cyberattacks and data breaches. Learn what makes a password secure
Backup
How to Backup Your Business Data
Safeguard your business against data loss with advanced backup strategies. Discover the essentials of data backup, its importance, and how to create…
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