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With everything that 2021 threw at us, those working in the IT security consulting world have been kept on their toes. Just in case you need reminding of the sheer volume of crises that kept them on their toes, here is a mini-trip down memory lane:

While 2021 introduced a COVID vaccine, it also brought the Delta and Omicron variants
Growing civil unrest, not just in the United States, but globally – the Global Peace Index recently reported that global peace has deteriorated for the ninth year in a row, at a rate of 0.07% in 2021
It was, yet another year of record-breaking climate disasters, with a new record high of 18 $1 billion+ disasters having taken place in 2021 (including droughts, cyclones, wildfires and flooding).

Keeping IT security consulting companies on their toes for sure.

The Importance of Backing Up Your Data

Hardware failures. Natural disasters. Theft. User error. Your data isn’t safe! All of these things are notorious for claiming massive amounts of valuable data at any given time. Thankfully, your data can be protected from all of these threats with a backup and disaster recovery plan.

The elf on the shelf is a captivating Christmas tradition that has charmed families around the world. This custom involves a small elf doll, called a Scout Elf, which is said to be sent from the North Pole to keep an eye on children's behavior during the festive season.

The holiday season is here! Is your Gulf Coast business ready? What about your employees? This time of year can be tough for some companies and between all the vacations and dreams of a big holiday dinner, productivity can be lacking. Get more organized and stop the scramble that happens year after year! It’s time to take advantage of our services, including IT consulting and support.

MSP 501: Top 100 Managed Service Providers in Innovation and Revenue
Gulfport, MS

AGJ Systems and Networks, the go-to IT consulting, services and support provider for the Gulf Coast area for almost 20 years, has earned the 51st position in the prestigious 2021 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.

Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats
Unfortunately, cybercriminals thrived in unstable environments, taking advantage of the increased vulnerability to launch successful cyber attacks. One of the most prevalent tactics used by these bad actors is phishing, with an alarming 96% of attacks arriving via email.

In 2019, most people went into an office. Then Covid-19 forced everyone to stay home and work remotely. It’s not a temporary change. A year of lockdowns upended how, when, and where we work. Can your IT solutions support this new culture? Or will you fall behind on demands from clients, staff and business partners?

Work-From-Home is Here to Stay

For companies that had already been utilizing work-from-home (WFH) policies, they probably already had the tools and devices selected to make the transition from office to off-site thoroughly transparent.

2020 has been one heck of a year and, like everything else, cyberthreats have taxed small and large businesses alike. Verizon did a deep dive into this year’s data, and the 2020 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) tells us what IT providers need for 2021.

There’s no doubt you need to protect your organization from cyberthreats.

Worldwide, businesses spent approximately $4 trillion on IT in 2019. As organizations become increasingly digitally focused, they often struggle to stay on top of the latest technology and IT security. For SMBs, this struggle is particularly intense as the investments needed to maintain this level of service continues to grow.

In May of 2020, the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) experienced firsthand the threat of third-party IT risks. Cybercriminals attempted a ransomware attack on the university through their technology partner Blackbaud. Quick thinking on behalf of the Blackbaud security team, along with law enforcement, was able to stop the attack before the criminals could successfully encrypt and hold ransom valuable university data.