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What You Shouldn’t Be Doing with Your Cybersecurity in 2023
A panel of our vCISOs talk about the dangerous misconceptions companies have about cybersecurity, and how to change them.
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CMMC-Focused Blue Jean Networks Joins National IT Managed Service Provider, TOP UPWORKS
FORT WORTH, Texas-- This week, Fort Worth based MSP Blue Jean Networks announced it has joined TOP UPWORKS, a national IT Managed Service Provider with offices in Texas. This integration marks another expansive milestone for TOP UPWORKS, which was named the #1 Fastest...
Why We’re Drawing the Line at Responsible IT Architecture
You may have heard us talking about the idea of a “Responsible IT Architecture” framework. You may have even heard us say we won’t work with a client unless they (a) have Responsible IT Architecture already in place or (b) commit to working with us on implementing it. It’s a strong position to take. But we believe every client we have on our roster should have basic security and backup protections. Here’s why.
The Pros & Cons of Microsoft’s New Pricing & Contract Terms
Microsoft is increasing its pricing AND changing its subscription model. Change number one: Beginning March 1, 2022, Microsoft is increasing its fees for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. Change number two: Microsoft is pushing its entire commercial...
Technology & Security
What You Shouldn’t Be Doing with Your Cybersecurity in 2023
Most people believe cybersecurity is highly complicated, ever-changing, and technical. They're not wrong. But for all the complexity around...
How to Identify and Defend Against Social Engineering Attacks
Social engineering attacks always happen, but they pick up during the holidays. These cyber assaults are one of the biggest threats to your business...
Signs an Email is Phishing: 5 Signs of Phishing in Your Inbox
For years we've read articles teaching us to identify the signs an email is phishing. We all know the signs, yet we still miss the blatant...
Life at TOP UPWORKS
Deborah Norman Smith, Account Executive, Tyler
Welcome back to our Team Highlight! Meet Deborah Norman Smith, aka Deb, an Account Executive out of TOP UPWORKS' Tyler, TX office. Could you describe...
How “PeopleOps” Influenced My Transition Back to the Office
I credit TOP UPWORKS HR and our advanced PeopleOps for inspiring my transition back to the office. I’m not returning 100%, but I have a new routine...
Tracy Hastings, Intern, Tyler
Welcome back to our Team Highlight! Meet Tracy from TOP UPWORKS' Tyler office. Could you describe your role/what you do? I'm an intern, learning to be...
Podcast Episodes
How Companies Fail Vulnerability Management
Susan and Nick talk about Nick's must-haves for vulnerability management programs, and the best practices for whoever owns that process in an...
What IT Leaders Are Facing, and How to Fix It
Anthony sits down with Stephen Hanson, Regional Director of Sales for TOP UPWORKS in the midwestern region, for a discussion on the problems and...
Cybersecurity Policies: What Businesses Miss
Susan sits down with Nick McCourt, Lead vCISO at TOP UPWORKS, to discuss all things cybersecurity policy: what they are, why they're important, and...