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[ Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [UTM: The Ultimate Defense for Businesses](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/utm-the-ultimate-defense-for-businesses) Thursday, 26 March 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![287119729_firewall_security_utm_400_70_quality](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/341/b2ap3_large_287119729_firewall_security_utm_400_70_quality.jpeg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/utm-the-ultimate-defense-for-businesses "287119729_firewall_security_utm_400_70_quality") While most businesses take data security seriously these days, there is still a tendency to treat each area of concern with different solutions. One application to filter content, one for spam protection, another for viruses, and still another solution for firewall protection. Instead of trying to force different pieces of software and hardware to speak to each other, invest in an all-in-one solution: a UTM. Tags: [Data](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Malware](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/utm-the-ultimate-defense-for-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/utm-the-ultimate-defense-for-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Understanding IT Acronyms You Hear in the Office](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/understanding-it-acronyms-you-hear-in-the-office) Wednesday, 25 March 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Understanding IT Acronyms You Hear in the Office](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2020/3-25-20/b2ap3_large_119641809_IT_Acronyms_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/understanding-it-acronyms-you-hear-in-the-office "Understanding IT Acronyms You Hear in the Office") Technology can be complicated, and it doesn’t help when all you hear is an alphabet soup of acronyms used to describe it. As professionals, this kind of jargon has become a second language to us and it is easy to forget that not everyone will recognize these acronyms. For your reference, we’ve assembled some common ones you’ll probably hear us use. Tags: [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business Computing](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Office](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/office) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/understanding-it-acronyms-you-hear-in-the-office#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/understanding-it-acronyms-you-hear-in-the-office) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Create Cybersecurity Policies for Your Company](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-create-cybersecurity-policies-for-your-company) Monday, 23 March 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How to Create Cybersecurity Policies for Your Company](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2020/3-23-20/b2ap3_large_282283313_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-create-cybersecurity-policies-for-your-company "How to Create Cybersecurity Policies for Your Company") If you’re in business today, there are three words that are critical for you keep in mind: *Cybersecurity. Is. Important.* As such, every business needs to have taken the time to put together a cybersecurity policy--a set of guidelines that instruct the business how to proceed with the highest level of security possible. We’ve taken the liberty of suggesting a few guidelines for your business to follow as you do so. Tags: [Business Management](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-management) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Business Computing](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-create-cybersecurity-policies-for-your-company#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-create-cybersecurity-policies-for-your-company) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Brief Introduction to Database Management Systems](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-brief-introduction-to-database-management-systems) Friday, 20 March 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![A Brief Introduction to Database Management Systems](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2020/3-20-20/b2ap3_large_262173745_data_management_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-brief-introduction-to-database-management-systems "A Brief Introduction to Database Management Systems") Data is one of a business’ most important assets, and as such, it needs to be kept in such a way that it remains organized and utilizable. This has led to widespread use of databases in businesses, which has necessitated the use of database management systems. Let’s take a closer look at these systems, and why they are so crucial. Tags: [Data](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Network](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-brief-introduction-to-database-management-systems#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-brief-introduction-to-database-management-systems) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are Your Biggest Threats Coming From Inside Your Company?](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/are-your-biggest-threats-coming-from-inside-your-company) Wednesday, 18 March 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Are Your Biggest Threats Coming From Inside Your Company?](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2020/3-18-20/b2ap3_large_137139619_internal_threats_control_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/are-your-biggest-threats-coming-from-inside-your-company "Are Your Biggest Threats Coming From Inside Your Company?") Most businesses that really lean on their IT go to great lengths and expense to keep those systems secure. Sometimes, however, all those firewalls and antivirus software don’t stop threats that come in from your staff. Today, we are going to go through the three different types of human error that your staff can undertake, and how to deal with each. 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