Top 10 Cybersecurity Tips of 2023
If cybercrime were a country, it would be the world’s third-largest economy after the U.S. and China! The rate at which businesses today are experiencing cybersecurity hacks and breaches is alarming. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime is expected to cost ...
What Is Your Stripper Name?
Anyone active on social media has seen those seemingly harmless quizzes that someone in your newsfeed takes and then shares…the ones that ask you to enter your first name, middle name, and the street you grew up on to create ...
The Importance of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) for SMBs
Gone are the days when cyberattacks primarily targeted enterprises. These days, hackers will target any business they deem vulnerable; they are not limited to the financial sector, healthcare, or any particular vertical. Companies of all sizes and across all verticals ...
How to Find Your Passwords (And Never Need to Reset Them Again)
There are two types of people…which one are you? The frustrated, constant updater: You find yourself having to constantly click on “Forgot My Password” and verify your account, check your texts, scan a finger (give a pint of blood…maybe not ...
BYOD: All of the “Cool” Companies Allow It
A BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) party can seem lame but the BYOD trend in the workplace is more prevalent than ever. BYOD is a firm’s policy of allowing employees to bring their own mobile devices (phone, tablets, laptops and ...
Internet Safety Tips for Parents
In today’s climate, is there anything more prevalent than the Internet? In fact, we’ve grown so accustomed to using it that the Internet now seems to help us meet any need or want. Unfortunately, we don’t often think about its ...
This ONE Person Can Sink Your Company
It’s not just cybercriminals who hack into networks and steal data. Most business owners and leaders erroneously think cybercrime is limited to hackers based in China or Russia, but the evidence is overwhelming that disgruntled employees, both of your company ...
How Nonprofits in New York Can Eliminate Tech Problems in Their Organization
Now more than ever, we depend on technology to run our business (and our lives). When the "internet goes down," most companies are at a standstill until they are back online, costing thousands in lost productivity and sales. For nonprofit ...
How Nonprofits in Connecticut Can Eliminate Tech Problems in Their Organization
Now more than ever, we depend on technology to run our business (and our lives). When the "internet goes down," most companies are at a standstill until they are back online, costing thousands in lost productivity and sales. For nonprofit ...
The TNS Group Continues to Rank on Channel Futures MSP 501 Class of 2022
JULY 13, 2022: The TNS Group is thrilled to announce it has again ranked as one of the world’s elite Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in the esteemed 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501. This is the eighth consecutive year TNS has ...
The Dangers of Not Shutting Your Computer Down Properly
Turning something off sounds simple—switch off the lights when not in use, turn off the ignition switch on your parked car, press a button on the remote control to turn off your TV—so why isn't it easy to turn off ...
4 Low-Cost, High-Impact Tech Initiatives for SMBs This Summer
Do you want to reduce bottlenecks and operating costs, boost team engagement and customer satisfaction, and improve your overall cybersecurity posture? Well, summer is upon us, and it's your best chance yet to install new technology and upgrades to ...
Stay Compliant By Upping Your Cyber Security Practices
Facebook Twitter Linkedin If you own or operate a business, there are plenty of things you must do to ensure success. You have to make the right hiring decisions; develop a product or service that you can sell; build relationships ...
Your Phone System Remains Important for Business—Here's Why
The way we work is evolving! In today's hybrid business environment, we are inundated with different modes of communication, not to mention the rise of video conferencing. Mobile phones have also evolved tremendously and now have many powerful features never seen in ...
3 Common Scams Hackers Use During Tax Season in the U.S.
It’s tax time—again! As we all work hard to ensure our taxes are adequately prepared, cybercriminals use this time to claim their own returns through “IRS-related” scams. Hackers know people are rushing to get their returns and are more likely ...
Don't Fall Behind! Be Proactive with Your Business Technology
In the rapidly-evolving world of technology, today’s cutting-edge devices could be rendered obsolete in just a few years—and you may have already purchased yours! Before that happens, though, you would probably have upgraded to the newest version of the device, ...
How to Interview Your Prospective IT Provider
In the previous article, we covered essential indicators that your business technology needs an overhaul. We learned that operating on old equipment not only puts you at risk of data breaches but also at risk of becoming irrelevant in the ...
Your Break-Fix IT Solution Is Weighing You Down!
Your IT requirements were probably minimal at best when you first started your business. Any computer issue could be resolved with the help of a tech-savvy friend or with a freelance expert on a break-fix basis. As your company ...
HIPAA Compliance Simplified: What It Is, Its Rules, and Why It Matters
Regardless of what size your organization is and what industry you belong in, your data must be secure, protected, and backed up to build business resilience and longevity. If you are in the field of healthcare, in particular, the inability ...
Understanding PCI DSS Compliance: Its Goals, Benefits, and Requirements
Whether a startup or a global enterprise, all businesses must be compliant year-round and undergo an annual evaluation to avoid hefty fines. One important compliance is the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard or PCI DSS that is mandated by ...
10 Tech Gift Ideas for Your Special Someone This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so we thought we'd spare you the guesswork of finding the perfect gifts for the special people in your life. You don't need to trudge through the pages of Amazon, Best Buy, and ...
The TNS Group Has Acquired ThinkTech Computers
FEBRUARY 9, 2022: The TNS Group, a prominent Managed IT Services Provider (MSP) with offices in New York City and Stamford, CT, announced today that it has acquired ThinkTech Computers (www.thinktech.net), an established IT services firm in Fairhaven, MA. Both companies have come together ...
Data Privacy Week 2022
Data Privacy Day began on January 28, 2008 in the United States and Canada and is currently observed in Nigeria, Israel, and 47 European countries. On this day, we commemorate the January 28, 1981 signing of Convention 108, the first ...
Boost Your Protection with Cybersecurity Insurance
Ask yourself, is your business currently protected with the latest cybersecurity technology? If you’re like most business owners, you probably don’t have the time to worry about such things, but you should. We'll tell you why in this blog post. ...
