Thought Leadership

Data breaches can be devastating to an organization. They can come out of nowhere and leave your organization completely exposed. With approximately 50% of small businesses experiencing a cyberattack every year, it is imperative that your organization keep up to date on cybersecurity best practices to protect itself. What is SMS Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) is one of the simplest and most effective ways to curb cyber attacks. Think of it as [...]

Each year, Datto, a global provider of security and cloud-based software solutions, surveys 1,000 Managed Service Providers (MSPs) on the state of ransomware from the perspective of the IT channel and the small and medium business (SMB) clients it serves. We’ve compiled some of the key takeaways from the Global State of the Channel Ransomware Report and interpreted what it might mean for your organization. What is Top-of-Mind for IT Experts Though the cybersecurity lands [...]

What is cybersecurity Hygiene? Cybersecurity hygiene is defined as the day-to-day practice of maintaining the basic health and security of software and hardware assets, according to Graylog. With current world events developing quickly, keeping up with this daily practice is incredibly important. Put simply, cybersecurity is more important today than ever before. Being proactive is one of the best things you can do for your cybersecurity hygiene. Below are a few ways you can be proac [...]

“I love crazy ideas, and I love figuring out how to make crazy ideas reality, and solving unsolvable problems.”  Stephanie Cox, CEO of Lumavate, never takes the easy way out, she’s the type of person who seeks out unbeatable problems to tackle and rolls with life’s punches. That’s why Stephanie wasn’t surprised or stumped when she adopted a pre-teen in the span of a few weeks, switched her high schoolers to a homeschooling program, and became CEO of Lumavate. In thi [...]

“Take an inventory of your life. If things aren't adding up, it's time to start subtracting.” Gary Brackett has experienced extreme highs and lows in his life— from being a part of a Superbowl-winning NFL team to filing for bankruptcy and divorce. In this episode, Gary shares how he learned just as much from failure as he has with success. Achieving what he thought he wanted—status and wealth—put things in perspective, forcing him to realize family and fulfillment are what reall [...]

At the end of 2021, the US experienced what has been dubbed the Great Resignation. This unprecedented event saw 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in a single month, according to Fortune Magazine.  The is a silver lining: this is a sign of a strong and healthy economy because people were not just quitting their jobs, but leaving them for better, often higher-paying, jobs with more balance and flexibility. GadellNet added 12 employees to our ranks in January [...]

A note from our CEO We are excited to announce a series of promotions to provide more depth, knowledge, and capacity to serve your IT and cybersecurity needs. These opportunities reflect our commitment to improving our ability to deliver quality service, to protect your business from cyber threats, to onboard top tech talent, and to advance the overall client experience. These new roles will create more space for me to ensure we are investing in the right places and prioritizing the correct f [...]

What is Microsoft NCE   On March 1st, Microsoft is making changes to their licensing pricing. They are calling this the Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE). The NCE is meant to simplify and streamline how you buy from Microsoft.  You will not lose functionality with this change.  The transition must be completed by June 30th, 2022. What does it mean for your organization  This will have an impact on your business. Microsoft is encouraging moving awa [...]

The cybercrimes landscape has changed drastically over the last few years with bad actors getting far more aggressive.  Recent attacks have proven that no industry – hospitals, schools, manufacturers, government – is safe.  However, as cyberattacks have increased, so have advances in cybersecurity defenses.  EDR, or Endpoint Detection and Response technology, has had a significant impact in protecting organizations.  What is EDR and does your organization need [...]

An important primer to this blog post is that it’s taken me nearly 4 weeks to complete this exercise.  No doubt, my marketing team is losing their mind as we head into nearly the 2nd month of the year.  That said, 2021 required more than a casual reflection before I publicly state my intention for 2022.   My goals are different this year.  Sure, I’ve put some placeholders along the way for big events – company milestones, long-endurance races, and a long-a [...]