Bit by Bit October Newsletter

Top Threats to Your Business Continuity

Whether it’s manmade, natural, or accidental, disruptions happen. To keep your  business viable and running smoothly, it's key to partner with value of partnering with a proactive IT partner like Bit by Bit who prioritizes business continuity. 

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Bit by Bit Gets Creative with Texas River Legacy Foundation

Whether indoors or outdoors, Bit by Bit provides support to a variety of local charities and organizations. For the past four years, our Bit by Bit Texas office has proudly sponsored Get Creative With What’s Native, the Arlington, TX River Legacy Foundation annual art contest that encourages Dallas Fort Worth students from K-12 to learn about their local environment through art and observation.

The first Get Creative With What's Native contest began in 2020 in an effort to encourage children to go outside and continue learning about nature at a time when everyone was stuck at home during COVID. 

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How an IT Service Provider Can Simplify Your Small Business Budget

No matter what, budgeting is not fun. Yet, while the IT budgeting process can be tricky for small businesses, it can be especially difficult for those trying to do it all by themselves.

With so many aspects to consider - routine/ongoing IT services, projects, refreshes and accidents/incidents, it can be tough to prioritize each and everything and still have funds left over for other crucial matters.

One solution is to partner with an IT service provider like us. We can help you budget for all your IT needs — both big and small. We can also help you find ways to save funds on your IT budget, in turn freeing up financial resources for other areas of your business.

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The Hidden Dangers of BYOD in a Remote Law Firm

When Smith & Davis Law Firm allowed their attorneys to work remotely using their personal computers, it seemed like a smart move for flexibility and convenience. However, they were unaware of the potential security and privacy risks lurking beneath the surface.

One afternoon, while working on a high-profile case, Attorney Lisa connected her personal laptop to a public Wi-Fi network at a café. Her device, lacking updated antivirus software and secure encryption, was silently breached by a hacker. Unbeknownst to her, the attacker gained access to sensitive client data, including confidential documents, legal strategies, and personal information.

A few days later, a ransom demand appeared in Lisa's inbox. The hacker threatened to release the stolen data unless a hefty payment was made. Worse, the firm's reputation was at risk, and clients began questioning the security of their personal information.

The firm quickly realized the gravity of allowing personal devices for work. Without centralized IT oversight, they had no control over who could access their network, how data was stored, or how security updates were managed. With each attorney using a different computer setup, vulnerabilities were inevitable.

The firm took immediate action. They implemented a comprehensive IT security program, provided secure, company-issued devices, and required the use of encrypted, monitored connections for all remote work. They learned the hard way that while remote work offers convenience, allowing employees to use their own computers can open the door to devastating security breaches and legal liability.

Protect your law firm from cyber threats with expert IT and security management. Contact Bit by Bit at www.bitxbit.com or call 877.860.5831 to establish a robust information security program.