Many California businesses today are faced with an uncomfortable truth: they are vulnerable to data theft, loss, and sabotage from within their organization. And while internal threats tend to be outliers, generally speaking, it is well worth investing in systems that prevent damage caused by these malicious actors, as failing to do so can hurt most businesses beyond recovery.

Cyberthreats are more dangerous than ever. Back in the day, malware attacks were a small nuisance that slowed down computers. But nowadays, they have the ability to lock up files and demand money from victims, which could shut down small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in California for good.

Phishing is nothing new, yet it remains one of the most effective forms of cyberattacks. According to Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report, 98% of social attacks are phishing or pretexting, the creation of a false story to obtain information.

Office 365 is a tried-and-tested subscription service that enables businesses to save countless hours doing repetitive and manual work. With its programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Teams, among many others, the platform allows users to access documents on mobile devices, organize teamwork, and analyze work activities.