February 2023

Message from Mike: How Prepared Is Your Business?

It’s easy to get the words “predict” and “prepare” confused in our minds, particularly when it comes to planning ahead. In reality, we can prepare for things that could otherwise end badly for us if we didn’t, even if predicting is an imperfect science – sometimes, about as imperfect as the weather. Preparing for a cyber incident, in particular, might not be on your horizon as a company this year. But it’s costly when it happens – often in the millions of dollars – and that’s precisely why we’re devoting so much focus to it right now. I’m pleased to say that I’ve even collaborated with a colleague and friend on a new book on this subject. There’s much more to be said below. In the meantime, tell me what’s on your mind when it comes to your company’s cyber wellness. What are you trying to be better prepared for – and how could we help you? Mike Skinner, CPA, CITP Principal Consultant

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VoIP: Our latest service addition

We’re thrilled to announce that our line of services is expanding! Voice over Internet Protocol support (VoIP) is the latest addition to Skinner Technology Group’s offerings. VoIP enables customers to make telephone calls over a broadband connection, in an alternative to a traditional phone line.  Calls are both delivered and received over broadband, rather than being tied to a specific physical location. Customers often embrace this solution because of the lower costs and greater flexibility associated with both switching to and maintaining a VoIP service. Get in touch with us to learn more about whether VoIP is the right fit for your business.

Available now: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Protecting Your Business From Hackers

Our own Mike Skinner is an author! Along with Chris Wiser, the founder and chief executive officer of 7 Figure MSP™, he has written The Small Business Owner's Guide to Protecting Your Business From Hackers. Throughout the guide, small business owners are asked to consider their current cybersecurity practices, including what they are doing to protect themselves from the evolving and increasing threat of cybercrime. The book reinforces the importance of ensuring networks are protected from hackers and that team members are trained to recognize threats.  Find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and similar online booksellers.

Insight: How worried should we be about hacking?

We’re committed to helping your small business get and stay in (cyber-) shape this year. Most businesses are under threat from malicious actors. And small enterprises are uniquely threatened, in part, because of perception. Even sophisticated cybercriminals frequently target them because they assume that small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are easy to knock over, even if the rewards aren’t as great.

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About Skinner Technology Group

We focus on enabling clients to fully leverage technology investments by providing the support and insights critical to safeguarding their business, critical data, and brand reputation while gaining return on investment from IT. We partner with clients to navigate the challenges of IT operations, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and business solution implementation. Getting an assessment is a free way to check on your business’ cyber health.