IT, Cybersecurity
& Compliance Insights from Integris

Automation and Innovation. Some people might say those two words cancel each other out. Yet, I believe these two concepts can create capacity for each other—if your business leverages the free time automation creates to foster innovation. Automation can be innovation’s best friend. It removes repetitive tasks, offering you more face time with clients and…

Microsoft 365’s Office Suite packs some powerful yet overlapping features. This is especially true in the debate between Microsoft Teams vs. Microsoft Outlook—both programs that allow your employees to communicate with others and set meetings. While Outlook is great for emails and setting meetings, most companies can increase collaboration and productivity by switching more messaging…

If you’ve worked in Microsoft 365 for any length of time, you know the powerful chat and collaboration functions of Microsoft Teams. But did you know the Microsoft Marketplace has more than 2100 different apps and integrations you can use to increase the functionality of Microsoft Teams?   Truly, the options are dizzying, ranging from…

Have you ever wished you could record Microsoft Teams meetings you participate in, so you could refer to it later? Would it benefit your staff to be able to pull information directly from meeting transcripts when they’re working on their projects? For most organizations, the answer is yes. But who wants to take all that…

Nearly everyone with Microsoft Teams knows what a tremendous tool it is for chat, document sharing, and meetings between individuals or large groups. We’re used to using the tool as it appears on our screens daily. But did you know hundreds of integrations available in Microsoft Teams allow you to customize your Team experience to…

Before You Replace Your Laptop Battery, Try These Fixes First Stuck with a laptop that’s running out way before it’s standard 8-10 hours of run time? Don’t throw it out just yet.  Try these quick fixes to extend its life: Reduce your screen brightness If possible, turn off the backlight on your keyboard Shut off…

As we go into 2024, Cybercrime now accounts for $8 Trillion US dollars—enough to make it the third largest “economy” after the US and China.   As scary as that number is, it is the downstream effects of Cybercrime that are so serious. Hacked businesses experience the destruction of data, lost productivity, theft of intellectual property,…

Information is one of the most valuable assets a business can possess. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, protecting sensitive data has become a top priority for organizations across all industries. This is where ISO 27001 comes into play, serving as a beacon of assurance and guidance in information security.    Understanding…

Last year, we assembled a client advisory council to learn more about the challenges you face and what you need from a managed IT service provider. We heard a lot about your practical needs—needs for tools, service coverage, or productivity hacks for your platforms, of course. But the directive we heard most often was this:…

Cybersecurity stats are in for 2023, and the numbers aren’t pretty. Ransomware attacks are up by 95 percent over 2022, according to the latest analysis by Corvus, a cyber risk insurer. With the inevitable rise in attacks coming in election year 2024, it’s enough to make any size company wonder “should I hire a cybersecurity…

The proliferation of cyber threats has underscored the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures for organizations and industries. As cybercriminals evolve and adapt their tactics, protecting sensitive data, critical systems, and digital infrastructure has become an essential priority.  To address these challenges, organizations must establish comprehensive cybersecurity plans, policies, and procedures that effectively manage risks,…

Most community banks and credit unions must do frequent overviews of their systems— especially if they have an upcoming regulatory review, are updating their cyber risk insurance, or are starting a new relationship with a managed IT service provider. If you’re an IT leader in the financial services industry, it can be hard to know…