How to Protect Your Business from the Most Common Form of Attack: Phishing
Phishing is no new topic in the Blue Layer blog, and if youāve been with us at any point in the past, then itās likely that youāve been with us as weāve explored the dangers of phishing. And at this point, the most prevalent form of cyber attacks is something
Read moreEmployee Spotlight: Meet Michael Strong, Chief Operating Officer
Now a leading MSP, Blue Layer originally began in 2002 to answer the need for responsible, customer service-based, right-sized technology solutions. Today, weāre getting to know Michael Strong, one of the brains behind Blue Layer and the industry-recognized Managed Services weāre known for providing. Tell us a little bit about
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Blue Layer Obtains Prestigious MSPV Certification
We are proud to announce that Blue Layer successfully completed MSPAllianceās MSP Verify Program (MSPV) certification process, the oldest certification program for cloud computing and managed service providers. The MSPV is based on the Unified Certification Standard TM (UCS) for Cloud and Managed Service Providers and is developed by the
Read moreZoom Phishing: Are Your Remote Employees Protected?
The COVID-19 pandemicās impact on the workplace is something that no one could have seen coming. For many businesses, a typical day at the office has become a thing of the past now that everyone has been sent home, computers and coffee in-hand. But working from home quickly presented cybercriminals
Read moreSocial Engineering Attacks & How to Spot Them
As a reliable technology partner, itās our job to help your business identify all types of attacks that pose a potential threat to you, your employees, and the information systems that youāve been tasked to protect. Social engineering attacks are one of the most common types of threats that we
Read moreCRN Names Blue Layer To Its MSP 500 List for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, CRNĀ®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Blue Layer to its 2021 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneering 250 category. The list, released annually, recognizes the leading North American solution providers that have demonstrated innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed
Read moreHow To Create Strong Passwords That Protect Your Business
Taking the path of least resistance when it comes to passwords is something weāre all guilty of. If they check all of the required boxes, are as uncomplicated as possible, and are memorable, then the chances are thatās what most of us are sticking with! But, will they pass the
Read moreCOVID-19 Vaccine Phishes & What to Look Out For
Much in the same way that cybercriminals have targeted remote workers throughout this pandemic, they have also set their sights on other unsuspecting victims by various means. This time, the latest attacks have come in the form of malicious email campaigns concerning the newest coronavirus development: the COVID-19 vaccine. You
Read moreThe Future of Technology in 2021 & How Your Business Can Prepare
If this year has taught us anything, itās that everything can change on a dime. Technology and cybersecurity are no exception. Technology is constantly evolving in one way or another. In a world where āadapt and surviveā is becoming more of a norm, your business must have the wherewithal to
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