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ISM’s February Newsletter
The one where Kim gets a promotion and we explain the risks of "Shadow IT"! Read the newsletter HERE.

The Benefits of VoIP for Your Business
As many of you have requested, your favorite network technology support provider is now your favorite VoIP phone system provider! VoIP (Voice over IP) Systems by ISM helps your business communicate with ease! Leave your outdated, traditional phone system for the new...
ISM’s January Newsletter
It's a new year, and we're excited to welcome a new person to our team! Read our January newsletter and see what's new at ISM.

Why you need SaaS Protection for Microsoft 365
With more businesses relying on Microsoft 365 to run their daily operations, there’s a need for more advanced backup and data protection than what Microsoft can provide. We offer SaaS Protection for Microsoft 365, the leading cloud-to-cloud backup product providing an...
2020 December Newsletter
Check out what's new at ISM this month! Meet Aaron, learn about The Friendship Center, and more.

The Current Cyber Threat Landscape is Serious
The FBI has made us aware of a “credible” ransomware RYUK threat to anyone in small and medium business institutions, especially anyone in or associated with healthcare. To keep this sort of disaster out of your network, consider the following: 1. Keep educating your...
2020 November Newsletter
This month, we address the current cyber threat landscape, spotlight Aric, and celebrate the Sewing Palace!
ISM October Newsletter 2020
This month, we talk cybersecurity, spotlight Sheldon, and celebrate a wonderful client!
October is National CyberSecurity Month!
In 2004, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance launched National Cyber Security Awareness Month as a broad effort to help Americans stay safe and secure online. Initially, advice was put out like keeping antivirus programs up to...

How to Protect Yourself from Phishing
Protection starts with knowing what’s out there. According to Webroot research, ongoing security awareness training can help reduce breaches by nearly 70%! Here are a few tips to keep in mind to avoid getting phished: 1. Never click on links from unknown senders or if...

Common Types of Phishing
Do you know all the ways you can be Phished? At ISM, we hold cyber security near and dear to our hearts. Our personal mission is to keep our clients safe and productive, and that means generating awareness of new threats and new ways of combating those threats. Like...
September Newsletter
This month, we welcome Lizzie to our team, equip you to better handle phishing, and more! Read the newsletter HERE.Psst... Are you a sitting duck for cybercriminals? When you fall victim to a cyber-attack (through no fault of your own), will they call you stupid... or...
10 Tips for Working from Home
Work-life balance is difficult when home, office, and school occupy the same space, and long-term remote work isn’t working out like we thought it would. Every day can seem like a marathon and although technology can’t solve it all, it can help. Try these 10 tips...
2020 August Newsletter
This month, we welcome a new employee, give 10 tips for working remotely, and more! Read the newsletter HERE.
2020 July Newsletter
This month, we talk about VoIP services, SIP, protecting personal information, and more! Read the newsletter HERE.
Small Businesses Suffer More Than a Quarter of All Breaches
According to Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report, small businesses are increasingly the target of cybercriminals. The report, which analyzed more than 157,000 cybersecurity incidents, found that 28% were directed at small businesses. Previously,...
Managed Threat Response: An evolved approach to proactive security protection.
Managed Detection and Response - What is it? Managed Threat Detection and Response (MDR) is a managed cybersecurity service that detects malware and malicious activity in your network, and assists in the rapid response to eliminate those threats and fix any action...
HOW TO EMBRACE WORKING REMOTE
Stick to your routine: True, you’re not jumping in a car, hopping on your bike or catching a bus, but stick to your routine. This will help you stay in the mindset of business as usual for a productivity, and help keep the feeling of ‘normalcy’ as much as possible. So...