--- title: | Admin (7) description: Discover the importance of robust data protection strategies beyond backups, including the 3-2-1 rule and proactive IT support, to safeguard your business effectively. (7) --- [Skip to main content](https://bluelayer.com/blog/author/admin/page/7#main) [![Blue Layer](https://bluelayer.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/blue-layer/bluelayer-logo_white.png) ![Blue Layer](https://bluelayer.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/blue-layer/bluelayer-logo_color.png)](https://bluelayer.com/) - [Home](https://bluelayer.com/) - [Managed Services](https://bluelayer.com/managed-services/) - [Advisory Services](https://bluelayer.com/advisory-services/) - [Servers & Cloud Services](https://bluelayer.com/servers-cloud-hosting/) - [Communications](https://bluelayer.com/communications/) - [Networking & SD WAN](https://bluelayer.com/networking/) - [Cybersecurity](https://bluelayer.com/cybersecurity/) - [Disaster Recovery](https://bluelayer.com/disaster-recovery/) - [Physical Security](https://bluelayer.com/physical-security/) - [Cybersecurity](https://bluelayer.com/cybersecurity/) - [About Us](https://bluelayer.com/about-us/) - [Blog](https://bluelayer.com/blog/) - [Support](https://bluelayer.com/support/) - [Contact Us](https://bluelayer.com/contact/) [Client Portal](https://portal.bluelayer.com/) ![Blue Layer](https://bluelayer.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/blue-layer/bluelayer-logo_color.png) - [Home](https://bluelayer.com/) - [Managed Services](https://bluelayer.com/managed-services/) - [Advisory Services](https://bluelayer.com/advisory-services/) - [Servers & Cloud Services](https://bluelayer.com/servers-cloud-hosting/) - [Communications](https://bluelayer.com/communications/) - [Networking & SD WAN](https://bluelayer.com/networking/) - [Cybersecurity](https://bluelayer.com/cybersecurity/) - [Disaster Recovery](https://bluelayer.com/disaster-recovery/) - [Physical Security](https://bluelayer.com/physical-security/) - [Cybersecurity](https://bluelayer.com/cybersecurity/) - [About Us](https://bluelayer.com/about-us/) - [Blog](https://bluelayer.com/blog/) - [Support](https://bluelayer.com/support/) - [Contact Us](https://bluelayer.com/contact/) [Client Portal](https://portal.bluelayer.com/) # Blog Dec 16, 2020, 1:22:00 PM ## [Email Security Settings to Protect Your Business From Maliciousness in 2021](https://bluelayer.com/blog/email-security-settings-to-protect-your-business-in-2021) With phishing scams continuously evolving and becoming more and more clever, email remains the bad guys’ favorite tool to use when going after unsuspecting and unaware cyber victims. It’s an easy tool to protect with the right know-how, but even the slightest of slip-ups can turn an invaluable [Read More](https://bluelayer.com/blog/email-security-settings-to-protect-your-business-in-2021) Nov 18, 2020, 7:00:00 AM ## [Cybercriminals’ Biggest Target: Working from Home](https://bluelayer.com/blog/cybercriminals-biggest-target-working-from-home) Cybercriminals’ Biggest Target: Working from Home As a business owner who is continuously working to protect your most valuable information, you know firsthand just how important it is to prioritize effective cybersecurity. You also know how frequently the definition of what that looks like can [Read More](https://bluelayer.com/blog/cybercriminals-biggest-target-working-from-home) Nov 4, 2020, 8:00:00 AM ## [Disaster Recovery Plans and Why Your Business Needs One](https://bluelayer.com/blog/disaster-recovery-plans-why-your-business-needs-one) Disaster Recovery Plans and Why Your Business Needs One It’s fair to say that no business ever wants a disaster to occur or their information to be compromised. However, the last thing you should do is act as if you are completely immune to the possibility. Accidents are not certain, but should [Read More](https://bluelayer.com/blog/disaster-recovery-plans-why-your-business-needs-one) Oct 14, 2020, 8:00:00 AM ## [The Latest Phishing Attacks & How Businesses Fall for Them](https://bluelayer.com/blog/the-latest-phishing-attacks-and-how-businesses-fall-for-them) The Latest Phishing Attacks & How Businesses Fall for Them October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we’re taking a closer look at the latest phishing attacks and what leads businesses to fall for them. Did you know that 90% of successful data breaches begin with phishing scams? Since the [Read More](https://bluelayer.com/blog/the-latest-phishing-attacks-and-how-businesses-fall-for-them) Oct 7, 2020, 8:00:00 AM ## [How to Protect Your Business From Ransomware](https://bluelayer.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-business-from-ransomware) How to Protect Your Business From Ransomware In the spirit of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re taking some time to remind you about one of the most malicious of all cyberattacks: ransomware. Since its creation in 1989, ransomware has quickly evolved into one of the most dangerous cybersecurity [Read More](https://bluelayer.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-business-from-ransomware) Sep 21, 2020, 9:00:00 AM ## [Why LastPass is the Best Option for Password Management](https://bluelayer.com/blog/why-lastpass-is-the-best-option-for-password-management) Why LastPass is the Best Option for Password Management A vital, often overlooked, layer of the “cybersecurity onion” is strong password protection. Think of passwords like saved numbers in your phone — as each one is unique to their respective person, as should each password be to their separate [Read More](https://bluelayer.com/blog/why-lastpass-is-the-best-option-for-password-management) Sep 2, 2020, 9:00:00 AM ## [Why You Should Back Up Your Office 365 Data](https://bluelayer.com/blog/why-you-should-back-up-your-office-365-data) Why You Should Back Up Your Office 365 Data The ease, accessibility, and convenience of productivity apps like Office 365 just make sense in today’s workforce. With the ability to draft documents, save them to the cloud, and access the same information anywhere, businesses can collaborate and [Read More](https://bluelayer.com/blog/why-you-should-back-up-your-office-365-data) Aug 13, 2020, 9:00:00 AM ## [Blue Layer Ranks Among World’s Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers for 7th Consecutive Year](https://bluelayer.com/blog/2020-channel-futures-msp-501) Blue Layer Ranks Among World’s Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers for 7th Consecutive Year For the seventh year in a row, Blue Layer has been named one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings at #144. Blue Layer is the [Read More](https://bluelayer.com/blog/2020-channel-futures-msp-501) Aug 12, 2020, 12:05:08 PM ## [Blue Layer Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Private Companies on 2020 Inc. 5000 List](https://bluelayer.com/blog/blue-layer-ranks-on-2020-inc-5000-list) Blue Layer Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Private Companies on 2020 Inc. 5000 List Inc. magazine has revealed that Blue Layer is #3402 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful [Read More](https://bluelayer.com/blog/blue-layer-ranks-on-2020-inc-5000-list) Jul 30, 2020, 8:00:00 AM ## [Blue Layer Service Spotlight: Smart Cameras](https://bluelayer.com/blog/blue-layer-service-spotlight-smart-cameras) Blue Layer Service Spotlight: Smart Cameras As a tool that has been protecting people and property for decades, security cameras are traditionally an integral piece of a successful business puzzle. 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