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How TotalControl™ Arrests Cyberattacks Before They Start
70% of Cybersecurity Incidents Start Here—Are You Next? Most businesses don’t realize they’ve been breached until the damage is done. The biggest cybersecurity mistake? Uncontrolled IT changes. Research shows that 70% of security incidents happen because of unplanned modifications—seemingly minor system tweaks that create invisible security gaps for hackers to exploit. Right now, your organization…
Why Email Security for Small Businesses is Critical
Cybercriminals love small businesses. Why? Because smaller organizations often lack the robust security systems of larger corporations. This vulnerability puts your sensitive data, reputation, and revenue at risk. According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches involve human error, with phishing emails as a leading entry point. As Chris Butler, executive VP…
The Rising Tide of Cyber Threats: What You Don’t See Can Hurt You
Cyber threats aren’t just evolving—they’re escalating. Hackers aren’t taking time off, and neither should your vigilance. Every day, businesses fall victim to sophisticated attacks, many of which exploit vulnerabilities that were preventable. If you think you’re not a target, think again. The most dangerous assumption in cybersecurity is “it won’t happen to me.” The Hidden…
Hackers Are Targeting You: Urgent Cybersecurity Actions for Business Leaders
What Every Business Leader Should Be Doing to Enhance Cybersecurity In today’s digital age, cybersecurity isn’t just an IT concern—it’s a business imperative. With cyber threats constantly evolving, every business leader must take proactive steps to protect their organization from potential risks. By drawing insights from the VisibleOps Cybersecurity methodology, here are six key steps…
Understanding and Solving IT Problems That Impact Business Success
For modern businesses, technology is the backbone that keeps everything running smoothly. However, many businesses continuously battle IT issues that can disrupt operations, impact productivity, and significantly hurt profitability. Over 82% of businesses experience unplanned IT downtime each year, costing an average of $300,000 per hour. Chris Butler, Executive Vice President at IP Services, emphasizes…
Cybersecurity Now: Proactively Thwarting Looming Danger
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, traditional risk management approaches are increasingly proving inadequate. John Kindervag, Chief Evangelist at Illumio and the creator of the Zero Trust model, advocates for a paradigm shift from “risk” to “danger” in cybersecurity discourse. In his Substack post from January 16, 2025 – “It’s time to change the cybersecurity…
What Are Managed IT Services in Today’s Business World?
Today, technology has become the backbone of every business operation. Yet, many organizations struggle to manage their IT systems effectively. IDC predicts that by 2026, over 90% of organizations globally will face an IT skills crisis, resulting in $5.5 trillion in losses. Without proper IT management, downtime and security vulnerabilities can disrupt operations, hurt revenue,…
Unlocking Cybersecurity Excellence with VisibleOps Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has rapidly evolved from a technical challenge to a strategic imperative for organizations of all sizes. Cloud environment intrusions increased by 75% over the past year. As cyber threats grow in sophistication, so does the need for comprehensive solutions that address not just technology but also culture, processes, and leadership. Scott Alldridge’s latest book,…
Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Cybersecurity in 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is no longer a concern reserved for large enterprises. Small businesses, which are often seen as easy targets by cybercriminals, face increasing threats that demand attention and action. In 2025, the stakes for small businesses couldn’t be higher. Cyberattacks Are Targeting Small Businesses Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)…
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Cybersecurity Protection Strategies, Engaging VisibleOps
In a world where cybersecurity threats are increasingly complex, organizations must adopt robust practices to secure their IT operations.
“The VisibleOps Handbook” series produced by IP Services, in partnership with the IT Process Institute, provides a framework to address these challenges, focusing on creating transparent and auditable IT processes.
Learn more about these risks in IP Service's Free Report: "Cyber Attack Primer".