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Can Your RIA’s IT Solutions Fight Off Cybercriminals?
In the eyes of your partner, your kids, or your parents you are special and unique. That’s the good, warm fuzzy news. Now for the harsh reality: Cybercriminals don’t care who you are. They aren’t concerned about the registered investment advisors you employ, the size of your firm, who your clients are, or how much…
Can Your RIA’s IT Solutions Fight Off Cybercriminals?
In the eyes of your partner, your kids, or your parents you are special and unique. That’s the good, warm fuzzy news. Now for the harsh reality: Cybercriminals don’t care who you are. They aren’t concerned about the registered investment advisors you employ, the size of your firm, who your clients are, or how much…
5 Cybersecurity Misconceptions That Need to Be Debunked
We can’t stress it enough. Although things are looking up after the tumultuous year that was 2020 (the COVID-19 vaccination is making its rounds, the employment market is picking back up), the past 12 months have shown us that every business needs to get tougher on cyberthreats. At itSynergy, we are on top of it…
Think Cookie Cutter IT Support Won’t Hurt Your Business? Read This
Here’s an exercise every registered investment advisor (RIA) firm should walk through. It’s 3 a.m. A malicious actor creates an admin account and launches an attack on your firm. You won’t come out unscathed in any of the options, but the degree of damage will depend on the response of your IT support team. 3…
How Certified Ethical Hackers Protect Your Business
When Tom Brady transferred to the Bucs, he did more than improve Tampa’s quarterback situation. Brady brought intel about how the Patriots run offense and defense. When the Bucs prepped to play the Patriots, they capitalized on whatever Brady shared. In the cybersecurity world, certified ethical hackers play a similar role (for a lot less…