We often think of cybersecurity as a negative—but it can help set your business apart from the competition. By F12 You’ve probably heard plenty about the risks and challenges of cyber threats—particularly since October was Cybersecurity Awareness Month—but what about the opportunities? That’s right: cybersecurity offers opportunities. F12 CMO Devon Gillard recently sat down with […]
Is being an MSP enough? Should you build your cybersecurity up to MSSP industry standards, or partner with an existing MSSP? By: Michael Contento, F12 Managing Partner, M&A Strategist I’ll be the first to admit that in the tech world, we love our acronyms. As soon as a new one starts circulating, we jump all […]
How to make sure you don’t get tricked: a spook-tacular cybersecurity checklist for business leaders. It’s as easy as hosting a rockin’ Halloween house party. By Calvin Engen October often brings Halloween to mind—ghosts, goblins, witches, and werewolves. In IT we’re also thinking about cybersecurity as it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Either way, it’s scary stuff. […]
This national cyber security certification program for small- and medium-sized organizations can help you protect your business—and build trust with your clients, too. By F12.net At F12, cyber security is one of our many passions, so it may be of no surprise we were one of the first companies in the IT industry to officially […]
Here’s why it’s all the IT support a portion of your staff need — and why recognising that can save you money
Managed Detection & Response (MDR) is an outsourced cybersecurity service that provides organizations with real-time 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents without the immense challenge and expense of standing up an internal 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC).
Last year, more than half of Canadian businesses hit by ransomware or malware paid the ransom amounts demanded by cybercriminals in 2021. To educate businesses on how to protect their data, we recently brought together three key industry experts to share lessons and tips with our webinar attendees: Tom Sides, partner at Dentons Canada LLP; Brendan Salvo, Director at Blackpoint; and Calvin Engen, Chief Technology Officer at F12.net. Hosted by Devon Gillard, Chief Marketing Officer at F12.net. Here are the key takeaways from the webinar.
Cyberwarfare is a new battlefront, and we know friends and clients are asking how their business or supply chain might be impacted. As with the global pandemic, a single infectious viral strain can multiply and spark a crisis. In any crisis, it helps to be prepared.
We are proud to present F12 Infinite – our very own full-service, subscription-based solution for any Canadian business looking for managed IT services. This is the future of managed IT. F12 Infinite delivers on what other services merely promise: it relieves the burden of dealing with technology from your business. Rather than spending time researching IT solutions, you can go back to building your core business. Our team has got your back where anything IT-related is concerned.
Merging businesses can be stressful for owners, management teams, and employees. Problems with information technology (IT) on either side will only compound the workload involved in the process. Here is a closer look at what to look out for and how to avoid pitfalls.