When choosing an IT company, you’re selecting a partner that will be yoked to your business. Therefore, it is not always the tech-related questions that will reveal the most helpful insight into a potential partner.

1. Smart People Do Dumb Things

A recent independent study by IBM found that human error contributes to nearly all cyber security incidents. Poor patch management, weak passwords, lost laptops or mobile devices, and system misconfiguration are just some of the mistakes employees unwittingly make that leave your data vulnerable.

All businesses are vulnerable to cyber-attacks and security breaches. Many, however, neglect to take the time and energy to address obvious concerns. Being proactive in your business technology security may be the most significant thing you do for your organization this year.

It’s inevitable. Some or all of your corporate data will be stored in the cloud. For some though, this presents an internal conflict: “Isn’t the cloud more risky and insecure than storing my data locally?”

CRN has named TekLinks to its 2016 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the MSP Elite 150 category. The annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. TekLinks' advanced technology offerings help companies navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of IT, improve operational efficiencies, and maximize their return on IT investments.

It’s the moment you’ve been dreading. That overwhelming sinking feeling when you realize there’s a high probability that your company has experienced a data breach. But, at the same time, you know that it will be OK because you’ve prepared for this. You’ve established a well-thought-out Incidence Response Plan to handle a data breach when it happens.