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At Machado, we believe in writing and sharing content that is actually important to business professionals like you. Whether it’s an update on the latest data breach, a how-to guide on protecting yourself from cyberattacks, or info on the trendiest tech terms, we’ve got you covered.

Managed IT Support Definition, and Why You Need it in 2021

Technology permeates practically every aspect of our professional and private lives. It can quickly become so embedded that we don't know how we functioned without it. When our...

Find the Best VOIP Phone System in Worcester (5 Things You Should Know)

Recently, there have been some service provider changes that may be affecting your VoIP phone system support here in Worcester. You might be okay with the changes, you may be...

Now What?! 10 Things to DO Immediately AFTER You’ve Been Hacked

“My business was hacked!” Those words are spoken too often by entrepreneurs and industry leaders before they finish their first morning beverage. Half-awake and reeling with the...

Can You Avoid Being Hacked—10 Things to Reduce Your Odds of Being a Victim

If you’re like any leader with a small business, you’re tasked with leveraging dwindling resources to further your company’s goals. Included in that is the hazy effort of...

Stop Doing These 10 Things That Can Get Your Business Hacked

You've read the headlines-- Colonial Pipeline: Hacked. SolarWinds: Update Server Compromised. As a professional services firm, you may think you don't have to worry about your...

CMMC Readiness: The Importance of Cyber Security Awareness

If you’re running a business that works (or wants to work) with the DoD and participate in lucrative government contracts, you probably already know you need to meet the...

10 Things Manufacturers Can Do to Protect IP and Prepare for CMMC

If you’re a manufacturer, you’re considered highly vulnerable to security compromise, with 48% having experienced some kind of cybersecurity incident. This makes it essential for...

Why Any Manufacturer Creating Software and Using Containerization Should Be Preparing for CMMC

Which Security Threats and Risks Bad Actors Can Leverage If you're one of the manufacturers creating software as part of your solutions, the convenience and speed that digital...