The most notable global cybersecurity events of 2019 included a Capital One breach that impacted about 106 million, an unprotected Facebook database that leaked millions of users' phone numbers, and a DoorDash breach that exposed the data of 4.9 million people.

We take our gold-level partnership with Cisco seriously.

C Spire Business invests time and many other resources to cultivating the Cisco relationship, which makes us a better IT provider for industries like education and government. So we are pleased to announce that Cisco is recognizing that dedication by naming C Spire Business the Southeast's Cisco 2018 Partner of the Year.

C Spire Business was selected for our innovation, leadership and best practices in the area of state, local, and education (SLED) information technology sales and service and as a valued Cisco business partner, according to Don Monistere, General Manager of C Spire Business.

An organization's network contains a wealth of information that can help identify threats. However, collecting, reviewing, and responding to this information is a monumental challenge for most. There are many threat management solutions available, but it’s important to remember that one size does not fit all.

A recent global study by the Ponemon Institute finds that the financial damage caused by a data breach has risen by 6.4 percent in the last year and now costs companies an average of $3.86 million each.

The Threat That Tech Can’t Stop

Your phone rings at work. The caller says he is from your IT helpdesk, and they need some information from you to wrap up a project that affects you. He asks for some information, and it seems legitimate enough, so you give it to him. Believe it or not, you’ve just fallen victim to a type of cybercrime called social engineering, also known as the “low-tech hack.”

On behalf of both the C Spire and TekLinks teams, we officially welcome you to our combined company:
C Spire Business. With the completion of the acquisition this morning comes many exciting changes: