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Data Privacy Week is an annual expanded effort from Data Privacy Day. The goal of Data Privacy Week is to spread awareness about online privacy among individuals and organizations.

Your company's online presence plays a vital role in business to business marketing. Our first post in this blog series provides information and actionable tips for improving your on page SEO.

A look at how prevalent the dark patterns of deceptive design have become since our 2019 blog post

Attack vectors are the specific path, method or scenario that an attacker uses to gain entry to a network. Being informed about attack vectors and how they work can help you better identify and avoid them.

Awareness of the potential paths a cybercriminal could use to gain entry to your network (and data) can offer insight to help to keep it secure.

Founded by the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) and supported by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), the mission of Identity Management Day is to educate business leaders, IT decision makers and the public on the importance of identity management.

As a returning Data Privacy Week Champion organization, Pivotal IT recognizes and supports the principle that all organizations share the responsibility of being conscientious stewards of personal information and urge everyone to take control of their data.

Planning in 2024 can help ensure your machines meet the requirements for the transition to Windows 11 (or 12?), unless you plan on subscribing to the ESU program for Windows 10.

Now in its 20th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 is highlighting the growing importance of cybersecurity in our daily lives.

Important security and privacy implications to consider before adopting AI technologies for your business

Don't put your sensitive information at risk while on vacation or traveling - these cybersecurity tips will help keep you safe while on the go.

Although the Dark Web may seem distant and irrelevant to your everyday business operations, in reality it poses serious risks that can have far-reaching consequences.

Check out our step by step guide for customizing and using Microsoft's email signature gallery templates to add a professional touch to all of your Outlook emails.

Identity Management Day aims to inform about the dangers of casually or improperly managing and securing digital identities by raising awareness, sharing best practices, and inspire individuals and organizations to act. Join us on the journey to better identity management!

Between 2020-2021, U.S. businesses lost over $2.3 Billion more to BEC/EAC attacks than to Ransomware. Discover how these attacks work, how to recognize them and the best practices for protecting your business against these scams.

Be #CyberSmart! Join Pivotal IT in celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month - throughout October we will be sharing information and tips to help you stay safe online.

Phishing has been a mainstay in the cybersecurity threat landscape for decades, but it is still one of the most dangerous and effective attack vectors. Check out these best practices and tips to help you fight the phish.

It's almost here! Join us in celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! We will be sharing tips, and information all month long to help you #BeCyberSmart

Custom intrusion tools and new attack vectors that rely on fear, waiting and watching have resulted in attacks of unprecedented size and scope. These best practices can help you keep your network and data secure.

Consumers are becoming more concerned about who can access their information and why. With the California Consumer Privacy Act taking effect this year and other states considering similar legislation, data privacy will become a central issue for businesses in 2020.

We're excited to be returning as a NCSAM Champion and throughout the month of October we'll be sharing tips, information and resources to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

An industry specific look at the threats, patterns and motivations behind the cyber attacks targeting small businesses - and how to defend against them.

Combining AI and new technologies, Microsoft is bringing new innovations to help you and your team be more productive. We've got the latest information on the upcoming features, and when to expect them.

An in depth look at the unethical web practices and sophisticated tactics companies are using to manipulate your actions online.

World Backup Day was chosen to be the day before April 1st (April Fools) in order to drive the message that one should backup all those pictures, spreadsheets, love letters, cat pictures, & important financial documents before it's too late.

Malicious links and email attachments can quickly compromise your entire network. In this blog post we provide you with information, tips and links to help you spot potentially dangerous files and URLs that arrive in your inbox.

An Acceptable Use Policy encourages responsible use of your business network and technology resources. In this blog post we delve into the important elements that should be included in your policy to help you create an effective AUP, customized for your business needs.

Happy National Drumming Day! We sat down with Pivotal IT CEO, John Sinderman to chat about his passions - bringing Pivotal IT clients the best in technology services and playing drums.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Protect your business – no matter how large or small – with alerts, tips and resources from the National Cyber Security Alliance.

Florence, one of the strongest hurricanes on the Eastern Seaboard in decades, is heading for the Carolinas. We've gathered resources, links and information to help you prepare yourself and your business to weather the storm.

Occasionally know as non-malware, fileless malware lives in your computer’s RAM, doesn’t use software, and attacks vulnerabilities within the computer’s operating system and software programs.

Robocallers and scammers disguise their actual phone numbers with fake numbers that appear to be local. In this blog post we'll walk you through blocking spam calls and provide you with best practices for dealing with robocalls and phone scams.

Over 90 percent of reported data breaches have been caused by avoidable incidents. Understanding their key causes is vital to protecting your small business network and the data it holds.

Since 2014, the majority of Data Breaches have used the same nine attack patterns - understanding them is key to developing an effective Cybersecurity Strategy.

Blind spots in your network's security often happen in the space known as Shadow IT. Discover how to strike a balance between the needs of your end-users and keeping your sensitive data is secure.

In this blog post we explore key issues to consider when handling personal information and give you tips for creating a culture of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust within your organization.

Introduced in 2009, the U.S. Air Force Association's Cyber Patriot program was designed to address a critical need: Drawing more students to education and careers in cybersecurity and other (STEM) fields.

Check out our practical, step-by-step guide for protecting your identity and your data in the wake of the Equifax data breach.

We’ve been fortunate to serve and form strong partnerships with some of the best small businesses and organizations across the Upstate of South Carolina and Western North Carolina. Thanks to you, we are able to celebrate this achievement.

This year, as returning participant of National Preparedness Month, Pivotal IT will be providing information and resources to help you, your business and employees be prepared when disaster strikes.

The competition is heating up in the home stretch of our Dog Days of Summer Contest and these four are leading the pack.

The 2017 NIST Digital Identity Guidelines show a shift in strategy in an effort to make it easier for users to create better passwords.

Are you missing the sorting and filtering options in Outlook 2016? Here is a step by step workaround to fix the missing mail tab options in Outlook.

Referrals from valued clients and colleagues are the highest compliments we can receive, so as our way of saying thanks, we'll give you a $250 Gift Card!

Security measures that we use on a desktop or laptop are not possible on mobile, making phishing and similar attacks even more effective. Check out these tips for keeping your devices secure.

HIPAA Compliance: The responsibilities of Business Associates under the Privacy and Security Rules

Our redesigned site provides instant access, expanded resources and increased security.

Yeti Cooler Raffle proceeds will be used to purchase Shelterbox disaster relief kits.

Whether you're part of the hustle and bustle or filling your cart from the comfort of your home, these tips can help you make it a safe shopping season!

National Cyber Security Awareness Month workshop at The Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce to help you create a cyber smart culture within your business.

Why an Acceptable Use Policy or AUP is an integral part of your information security policy.

We're excited to be a returning sponsor of the Chapman Fishing Team and look forward to this tournament season!

Information and resources to help you and your family plan for disasters of all types, leading up to National PrepareAthon! Day on September 30th.

We've got tips to help you secure your businesess' social accounts against security and privacy risks.

This year’s Criterium Tailgate Party turned out to be our biggest and best event (yet) and we are already looking forward to 2017!

Brian Osburne, CFO of Taylor Enterprises, shares information about the company’s history, services and the impact technology has had on their operations.

Here in the South, severe thunderstorms abound with lightning, hail, and heavy rain, don't let them threaten the security of your business data.

Partners for Active Living has been instrumental in keeping Spartanburg moving

Our annual Tailgate Party at the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Criterium provide us the chance to let our clients know how much we appreciate their business - for a great cause.

If you are a merchant that accepts credit card payments, you are required to be PCI DSS compliant and we have the details you need.

Information and tips for maintaining a SOX compliant network.

The Financial Privacy Rule, The Safeguards Rule, and Pretexting Protection of the GLB Act are designed to protect consumers' nonpublic, personal information from disclosure.

As our Securing Social Media blog series concludes, we provide you with details for securing your Twitter and Google accounts.

We're delving into the compliance standards to help your business stay compliant and keep your customer’s information safe and secure.

Security best practices to help you avoid being a victim of cyber crime.

Business Continuity - the continued ability to access your data and critical line of business applications in the event of a loss or disruption.

Scammers do their best to look legitimate, often using a mix of spoofed phone numbers and social engineering in attempt to gain access or information.

If your wireless network is not implemented correctly, it can also be providing access to your sensitive data.

Fires, hardware failure, human error, theft, ransomware all pose a threat to your data and your network. A backup and disaster recovery plan can ensure you don't become a statistic.

Is Microsoft Exchange the right choice for your business?

If the security, stability and availability of your critical business data isn't a concern, it should be. Check out our list of backup and recovery statistics.

With a dicey server frequently crashing and causing a major drop in productivity - a call to Pivotal IT provides a revamped and stabilized network.

If you think network security is simply a matter of changing passwords and updating antivirus software. Think Again.