Shielding Small Businesses from Business Email Compromise

BEC - Business Email Compromise

Business email accounts are some of the most critical components in day-to-day operations for any business. They typically store confidential data related to billing, financial transactions, and maintain extensive & confidential contact lists. This intellectual property is the life blood of your business in many cases. Of course, this is what makes it attractive to […]

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) What is it?

Data loss prevention

Data is the lifeblood of any modern business, regardless of its size. Small businesses rely heavily on their data to operate efficiently and make informed decisions. They typically outsource their analytics to an external agency, as well as the cybersecurity and IT operations, which is what we do here at Carmichael. And now, with the […]

The Importance of Attack Surface Reduction (ASR)

Secure computer

It can’t be stated enough how much cyber attacks have increased in the last decade, following the rapid advancements of technology, and in today’s digital age, small businesses face a constant threat of infiltration. With limited resources and expertise, they are often perceived as easier targets for malicious actors. However, the implementation of effective security […]

Enhancing Small Business Security: EDR vs. Antivirus

Endpoint Security

Antivirus software has been a staple in the business world for decades. However, with the increase in threats, breaches and cyber-attacks, more businesses are turning to endpoint detection and response (EDR) software as their primary line of defense. Today, we’ll discuss what these tools are and the reasons why each are used, so that you […]

Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses

AI Office

In our ever-changing technological landscape, it can sometimes be hard for small businesses to rise with the tide and stay competitive. However, major recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have opened up a world of opportunities, leveling the playing field for entrepreneurs and helping them thrive and keep up with larger corporations.    There are […]

Meraki vs. Ubiquiti: Comparing Network Solutions

Meraki and Ubiquiti

In today’s digital landscape, a business’s wireless capabilities are crucial to its success. After all, a reliable and efficient Wi-Fi network is the backbone of smooth operations, meaning if the Wi-Fi goes down, so does the business. Fortunately, there are several reputable wireless hardware vendors offering top-tier solutions. However, determining which one offers the fastest, […]

The Top 3 Security Threats in Cloud Computing for Businesses

Cloud Security

There is no question that the introduction of cloud computing has completely transformed the way businesses and people operate today. By enabling you to store your data and applications anywhere in the world, the cloud empowers businesses to enhance their agility and operational efficiency. Even with all its benefits, it is crucial not to dive head-first […]

Azure Active Directory vs. Active Directory

Azure Active Directory

It would be easy to assume that “Active Directory” is just a shorter way of saying “Azure Active Directory.” Makes sense, right? Unfortunately, it’s nowhere near that simple. These are two distinct technologies that can affect your business in profound ways, so it’s important to understand how they’re similar, how they differ and how they […]

Google Workspace vs. Office365

Office365 vs. Google Workspace

Google Workspace vs. Office365: Which Productivity Suite Is Best for Your Business?   In the not-too-distant past, Microsoft Office dominated the business world. By the mid-2000s, solutions like Word, Excel and Outlook were the default productivity applications in nearly every industry.   Then, in 2006, Google introduced its own word processing and spreadsheet applications. These […]