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It’s not a question of *if*, but *when*. The key to effectively navigating a security incident is a structured, well-tested response plan. At ImageNet, our Managed IT Security Team follows the proven framework outlined in NIST SP 800-61 (Computer Security Incident Handling Guide). Here’s how we approach it: [Read More](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/responding-to-cybersecurity-incidents-a-structured-approach) [MIT](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/topic/mit) ## [Preparing Businesses for the Future of Cybersecurity - 2021 Edition](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/preparing-businesses-for-the-future-of-cybersecurity) [Juan Fernandez - VP of Managed IT Services](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/author/juan-fernandez-vp-of-managed-it-services) April 27, 2021 at 9:15 AM The state of IT security completely transformed over the last year. The need for businesses to support thousands of employees working remotely placed an extraordinary strain on IT teams to roll out VPN and multi-factor identification, and on the network infrastructure as a whole. Now, with the return to the office, at least in some degree, on the rise, a new challenge looms. [Read More](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/preparing-businesses-for-the-future-of-cybersecurity) [Security](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/topic/security) ## [What Is Shadow IT? What A Business Doesn’t Know Can Hurt It](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/what-is-shadow-it-what-a-business-doesnt-know-can-hurt-it) [Juan Fernandez - VP of Managed IT Services](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/author/juan-fernandez-vp-of-managed-it-services) March 10, 2020 at 9:15 AM In a world relying more heavily than ever on digital technology, keeping track of everything that happens in an office is getting trickier. New devices, services, and solutions are introduced daily that enable employees to work efficiently. However, the boom of digital tools in the office has given rise to a new phenomenon: shadow IT. Any office that empowers its employees with digital technology has it. [Read More](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/what-is-shadow-it-what-a-business-doesnt-know-can-hurt-it) [Printer Security](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/topic/printer-security) ## [Keeping Office Hardware Secure: The Devices Most Often Overlooked](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/keeping-office-hardware-secure-the-devices-most-often-overlooked) [Juan Fernandez - VP of Managed IT Services](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/author/juan-fernandez-vp-of-managed-it-services) February 20, 2020 at 9:15 AM Securing your business data and devices in the age of cybercrime is getting harder than ever. With data becoming ever more valuable, hackers go to greater lengths to get their hands on it. In response, many businesses invest more in their network security hoping to thwart a breach. However, companies often miss a spot when developing a cybersecurity strategy: keeping all their hardware secure. [Read More](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/keeping-office-hardware-secure-the-devices-most-often-overlooked) [MIT](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/topic/mit) ## [What Is Spear Phishing and How Can a Company Prevent It?](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/what-is-spear-phishing-and-how-can-a-company-prevent-it) [Juan Fernandez - VP of Managed IT Services](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/author/juan-fernandez-vp-of-managed-it-services) February 13, 2020 at 9:46 AM Think your company is entirely impervious to phishing? Think again. Network security may have evolved, but so have the criminals it’s trying to stop. In 2019, phishing took on a new and more sinister tone. It’s called spear phishing, and companies need to be on the lookout for it. 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Here’s what decision makers in business need to know about phishing scams and how to prevent them. [Read More](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/how-to-identify-and-avoid-phishing-scams) [ImageNet News](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/topic/imagenet-news) ## [Meet ImageNet’s All-Star vCIO Team!](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/meet-imagenets-all-star-vcio-team) [Laina Davidson, Digital Marketing Specialist](https://blog.imagenetconsulting.com/author/laina-davidson) June 13, 2019 at 9:15 AM The demand for [Managed IT services](https://www.imagenetconsulting.com/products/managed-it-services/) is growing, and ImageNet Consulting remains ahead of the curve in both services and expertise. We’ve recently expanded our expert team of Managed IT consultants with the addition of several virtual Chief Information Officers for seven of our service areas. Let's meet them! 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