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The Risks of Using Legacy Technologies in 2023 Outdated technology is problematic in a sense that goes beyond the annoyance of a poorly-timed crash - and because of the planned obsolescence phenomenon, it’s prevalent for business owners across industries and regardless of budgets. When the competition upgrades, you need to act fast to make sure [...]

At Access One, we value customer satisfaction. As our valued client, we are excited to share that we have formed a Customer Success Team dedicated to ensuring you are taken care of throughout your journey with Access One. Our Customer Success Team partners with sales to create a customer centric collaboration. This proactive step highlights [...]

Not all criminals operate in the cyber realm. Implementing strong physical security measures is just as critical to your IT security as firewalls and VPNs. Consider the following statistics:1 88% of business leaders saw an increase in physical threat activity throughout 2022. 83% say unmanaged physical threats have negatively impacted business continuity at their organizations. [...]

Cyber security measures aren’t enough to protect corporate networks in today’s high-tech world. Physical security is just as vital for protecting digital assets, which is why more organizations are turning to hybrid cloud security solutions that provide real-time alerts, actionable insights, and more to safeguard against cyber attacks. 88% of business leaders reported seeing an [...]

If you've been in business for more than a couple of years, it's likely you're still using legacy technologies.  The problem is that technology evolves quickly, and legacy technology can slow the growth of your business. When your competitors upgrade their technology, you could be left with systems that are inefficient, lack adequate security, and [...]

Traditionally, physical security and cyber security were managed by different departments who rarely, if ever, communicated with one another. In today’s environment, the line between the two is blurring, resulting in physical security becoming an essential part of cyber security. What Is Physical Security in the Digital Age? The term physical security is described as [...]

Voice providers are becoming STIR/SHAKEN compliant by using an industry standard for caller ID authentication. The goal is to reduce the number of illegal robocalls – which are a problem whether you’re at home, using your cell phone, or at work. Some robocalls are legitimate. Your pharmacy may initiate a robocall to notify you that [...]

Why should you care about zero trust architecture benefits? Zero trust architecture is a tool you can use to respond to the latest cyber threats. It’s critical because cyber attacks are always on the rise and some traditional tools are no longer effective. For example, the traditional approach of securing the perimeter of your network [...]

Network security is an important topic for businesses of all sizes and in all industries. Cyber criminals are increasing their attacks at an astonishing rate.  For example, there was a 105% global increase in ransomware attacks in 2021, and a 104% increase in North America.1 These attacks weren’t just targeted at enterprise companies. Small and [...]

Since its introduction, Microsoft has been releasing a steady stream of Microsoft 365 updates. In recent years, many of those updates are focused on supporting remote work in response to the significant increase in hybrid and remote workforce strategies companies have adopted since the pandemic. One thing that has changed is the introduction of subscriptions [...]

Should your business have a cyber security training program? The answer is yes, and it doesn’t matter what industry you are in or if your business is large or small. In fact, 43% of cyber attacks are against small businesses. Companies of all sizes in all industries are increasingly the targets of cyber attacks, and [...]

If your business is one of the many using a hybrid workforce model, you need to focus on cyber security to protect your future. Experts in the cyber security field are concerned about the larger attack surface presented by a hybrid workforce. For example, recent research found that 90% of data breaches1 originated in web [...]

Access One, Inc. was presented with a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year - Technology Industries category in the 16th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

While there are many benefits of doing business online, it can also increase your risks of cyber attacks, security threats, and getting scammed. In an increasingly digital world, businesses should take preventative measures to protect themselves. Cyber attacks can cause serious damage to your business and reputation. Damages can extend to data loss, employee downtime, [...]

Access One recognized by CRN as an innovative and forward-thinking managed service provider.

Every business needs to keep network security top of mind because cyber threats grow more sophisticated and more venomous each day.

Cyber criminals have been busy throughout 2021, and experts are forecasting more attacks targeting vulnerabilities caused by moving to hybrid workforces.

Cyber threats in 2021 are relentless - there's a hacking attempt made every 39 seconds somewhere on the internet...

As the world still grapples with and attempts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are exploring several working arrangements for their employees. Organizations that acknowledge in-person work as a necessity and still choose to embrace remote working as an opportunity are gravitating towards a unified approach.

What technology does it take to make a hybrid workforce successful? Success depends on making it easy for employees to work remotely by providing cloud applications wherever possible and supporting them with: Cloud voice High-speed, always-on access to cloud applications Collaboration tools Robust cyber security Hybrid workforces will succeed when remote workers have the opportunity to [...]

The hybrid work model is becoming a standard in many businesses, and it describes several work scenarios, including: Some employees work in the office all the time while some work at home all the time Some employees work in the office all the time while other employees split their time between work and home All employees work at [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic drove businesses to explore out-of-the-box working arrangements for their employees, including remote and hybrid work. To meet the needs of today’s hybrid workforce, companies like Microsoft have transformed the way they deliver software and technology through updates that support remote work. Hybrid work models, when done right, can make work more flexible, [...]

Use these strategies and tactics to ensure that you are effectively managing cyber threats.

Cyber attacks on small businesses are rampant. Access One explains how to stay protected in this blog.