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Ascend Blog 8

Business Continuity Plan Small Business

Does Your Small Business Have a Continuity Plan? Many small business owners assume a disaster won’t happen to them, or that they’ll figure it out when it does. Then a server crashes, a ransomware attack locks down your systems, or a severe storm knocks out power for three days — and the entire operation grinds…

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RTO vs. RPO: What’s the Difference and Why Your Business Needs Both

RTO vs. RPO: What’s the Difference and Why Your Business Needs Both Most business owners don’t think about disaster recovery until something goes wrong. A…

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The Contract Ended. Did the Access? Why Vendor Offboarding Is a Security Essential

By Russell Vaughn | Ascend Technology Group Think about every vendor, consultant, or contractor your business has worked with in the last two or three years. The…

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Third Party Vendor Risk Management

Are Former Vendors Still in Your Systems? Most businesses don’t have a formal process in place to cut ties with vendors once a contract ends….

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IT Budget Planning 2026

How Should Small Businesses Plan Their IT Budget for 2026? IT budget planning for small businesses in 2026 should start with three priorities: cybersecurity spending,…

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Business Continuity Plan Small Business

Does Your Small Business Have a Continuity Plan? Many small business owners assume a disaster won’t happen to them, or that they’ll figure it out…

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Data Extortion vs Ransomware

What Is Data Extortion and How Is It Different From Ransomware? Data extortion is a form of cyberattack where criminals steal sensitive data and threaten…

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