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Microsoft Intune Benefits for Your Business

Microsoft Intune Benefits for Your Business

Keeping your business efficient and on-target is crucial, but let's face it. You don't have time to dive deep into the technical details of every new software tool that comes along. At Universal Data Inc., we get it. You need your business's IT operations to...

Best Practices for Secure Data Backup

Best Practices for Secure Data Backup

These days, everything is digital. We deal with data every day: from personal photos to work files that hold a lot of value. What happens if you lose that? Well, this is the reason behind doing secure data backups. Let's go through some best practices...

Cloud Security: Myths and Realities

Cloud Security: Myths and Realities

So, you've been hearing a lot about cloud computing. You've probably had a moment or two where you've wondered, "Is my data actually safe up there in the cloud?" This is one of many cloud security myths that make businesses miss out on the capabilities...

What is Threat Exposure Management (TEM)

What is Threat Exposure Management (TEM)

Threat Exposure Management (TEM) is an important cybersecurity tool. It helps organizations find and fix weak spots in their digital systems. TEM outsmarts hackers before they break into your network. Importance of Threat Exposure Management Cyber attacks keep getting worse. Hackers always find new ways...

Why a Local IT Provider is a Better Fit for Businesses

Why a Local IT Provider is a Better Fit for Businesses

Did your local managed services provider get swallowed up by a big tech giant recently, leaving you waving a "help" sign, hoping someone notices? It's all too common in the world of IT. Big, faceless IT corporations might promise the moon, but for small businesses,...

Windows 10 End-Of-Life Is Coming: How to Prepare Your Business

Windows 10 End-Of-Life Is Coming: How to Prepare Your Business

If you're reading this, chances are you've used Windows 10 for years, and it has served you well. But like every version before it, Windows 10 has an expiration date. On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will officially reach its end-of-life (EOL). Windows 10 end-of-life...

How to Manage a Data Breach: Avoid These Mistakes

How to Manage a Data Breach: Avoid These Mistakes

Data breaches are an unfortunate reality for businesses of all sizes. When a breach occurs, the immediate response is critical. How a company manages the aftermath can significantly impact its reputation as well as financial stability and legal standing. The average cost of a data...

Smart Windows 11 Settings to Boost Your Productivity

Smart Windows 11 Settings to Boost Your Productivity

The newest Windows OS is fast gaining ground on Windows 10. As of August 2024, Windows 11 had over 31% of the Windows market share. That is bound to increase fast as Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in October 2025. Already upgraded to...

5 Cybersecurity Tips to Help You Unmask Scammers

5 Cybersecurity Tips to Help You Unmask Scammers

As the leaves fall and the pumpkins light up our doorsteps, it's time to channel the spirit of Halloween into something equally spine-chilling: cybersecurity! Just as you wouldn't leave your candy bowl unattended for trick-or-treaters, you shouldn't leave your business vulnerable to digital ghouls and...

Cybersecurity Practices for Remote Workers

Cybersecurity Practices for Remote Workers

The rise of remote work has redefined the modern workplace. Gone are the days of rigid office schedules and commutes. But with this flexibility comes a new set of a challenges - cybersecurity threats. Remote work environments often introduce vulnerabilities to your organizations' data and...