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The AWS Shared Responsibility Model is clear: while Amazon secures the cloud itself, you are responsible for securing everything you put in it. For technical leaders, this creates a significant burden. Ensuring every workload is configured correctly, every access policy is locked down, and every compliance requirement is met is a monumental task. A misconfiguration can easily lead to a data breach. Instead of stretching your internal team to cover this specialized, 24/7 role, a managed service provider aws can step in. They bring a dedicated security focus, implementing best practices, providing continuous monitoring, and ensuring your environment is not only secure but also provably compliant.

You might already have a disaster recovery plan filed away somewhere, created to satisfy a compliance requirement. But does it reflect your current infrastructure? Has it been tested against modern threats? A plan that just checks a box is a liability, not an asset. Truly effective business continuity and disaster recovery planning creates a living, breathing framework for resilience that integrates with your daily operations. It moves beyond simple data backups to encompass the people, processes, and communication strategies required to keep your business running through any disruption. This guide is for leaders who want to build more than a document—it’s for those who want to build a genuinely resilient organization.

Get a clear overview of the Gartner Magic Quadrant email security report, including top vendors, key features, and tips for choosing the right solution.

A C‑Level Perspective on the BCS365 Approach Most organizations believe they are getting a clear picture of their security posture when they schedule a penetration test. The reality is that many pen tests on the market today are little more than automated scans with a report attached. They identify theoretical risks, but they rarely show how an attacker would actually move through your environment or what would happen if your defenses were truly challenged. At BCS365, we take a very different approach. Our offensive security team focuses on how real attackers think, behave, and adapt. This gives leaders something far more valuable than a list of vulnerabilities. It provides clarity on what truly puts the business at risk and how the organization performs when pressure is applied.

The cybersecurity landscape entering 2026 will be defined less by individual tools and more by the speed and sophistication of threats, and by how effectively organizations translate technical signals into business decisions. Advances in AI will accelerate both attack automation and defensive detection, compressing the window between compromise and impact and raising the priority for rapid, context‑aware response. At the same time, attackers will increasingly monetize stolen data and target supply chains and critical systems, turning cyber incidents into operational and reputational crises rather than isolated IT problems. For business leaders, the imperative is clear: treat cyber as enterprise risk, prioritize measurable resilience, and invest in people and processes that turn alerts into actionable, business‑focused outcomes.

In today’s hyper-connected business landscape, data is the lifeblood of your organization. Yet, with increasing regulatory scrutiny, sophisticated cyber threats, and the growing complexity of hybrid work environments, the risk of data loss has never been higher. For C-level leaders in finance, manufacturing, insurance, life sciences, and beyond, implementing a comprehensive Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategy is a strategic imperative. This article explores how to build a robust, business-aligned DLP framework that protects sensitive information, ensures compliance, and strengthens trust without drowning in technical jargon.

As Halloween approaches, it’s not just ghosts and goblins that should send shivers down your spine. Cybersecurity threats are lurking in the shadows, and they’re more terrifying than ever. From ransomware rampages to data breaches that bleed millions, the digital landscape in 2024–2025 has become a horror show for organizations across the globe, especially in life sciences and manufacturing.

When evaluating Managed Service Providers (MSPs), many business leaders focus on the per-seat cost. At first glance, those numbers can look appealing—low monthly fees that promise to cover all your IT needs. But as with many things in business, the headline price doesn’t always tell the full story. The reality is that some MSPs keep their base rates low, then add on a variety of extra charges for services that most organizations would consider essential. These hidden costs can make it difficult to budget accurately and can leave you feeling like you’re constantly being upsold. At BCS365, we believe in transparency. Here’s a closer look at where those hidden costs often appear—and how to avoid surprises.

Ransomware isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a billion-dollar criminal enterprise. From small businesses to global enterprises, no one is immune. And while prevention is critical, recovery is where the real test begins. If your business were hit today, could you bounce back without paying a ransom? At BCS365, we believe every Managed Service Provider (MSP) should treat ransomware recovery like a military-grade mission. Here’s how we build bulletproof recovery plans that protect our clients from worst-case scenarios.

Imagine for a moment that it's 2:47 AM on a Tuesday, and your phone buzzes with an alert that makes your stomach drop. Your company's servers are encrypted, critical systems are down, and a message demanding $2.3 million in Bitcoin is plastered across every workstation screen. This may sound like a nightmare, but it's the reality that over 4,000 organizations face daily according to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Picture this: you're a marketing manager at a growing company with offices in Boston, San Diego, and London. Your team in Boston creates a brilliant campaign template, but your San Diego colleagues can't find it buried somewhere in SharePoint. Meanwhile, your London team has built their own version from scratch, and now you have three different templates floating around with no clear source of truth. Sound familiar? This scenario plays out daily in multi-site enterprises where SharePoint has grown organically without proper architectural planning. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way. When SharePoint is thoughtfully designed from the ground up, it transforms from a source of frustration into a powerful engine for global collaboration—but it all starts with getting the architecture right.

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, with new threats emerging faster than ever before. As we navigate through 2025, organizations face an unprecedented array of sophisticated attacks that demand immediate attention and strategic preparation. According to Statista , the global cost of cybercrime is projected to rise from $9.22 trillion in 2024 to $13.82 trillion by 2028—a staggering increase that underscores the urgency of robust cybersecurity measures.

In today's digital landscape, a simple username and password combination is about as secure as leaving your front door unlocked. With cyber threats evolving at breakneck speed and data breaches making headlines daily, businesses can no longer afford to rely on single-factor authentication. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has transitioned from a "nice-to-have" security feature to an absolute business necessity.

Mid-size organizations face unique challenges when it comes to IT and cybersecurity. Navigating these challenges often requires the expertise of an IT service provider. Choosing the right partner can be a critical decision that significantly impacts your business’s efficiency, security, and growth. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of what companies should consider when selecting an IT service provider.

Introduction: Cloud computing has become the backbone of modern business operations, offering flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency. However, as organizations expand their cloud footprints, managing costs effectively becomes a growing challenge. The complexity of cloud pricing models, resource utilization inefficiencies, and lack of visibility into spending often lead businesses to overspend. Recent studies highlight that enterprises waste approximately 21% of their cloud spending on underutilized or idle resources, translating to a projected $44.5 billion in unnecessary cloud costs by 2025. With global cloud expenditures projected to reach $1.3 trillion by the same year, adopting effective cost optimization strategies is more crucial than ever.

Introduction: Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and challenging to detect. As organizations face an unprecedented wave of cyber attacks, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing force in the cybersecurity realm. At the forefront of this revolution stands Microsoft Defender, leveraging advanced AI capabilities to transform how businesses detect, prevent, and respond to security threats. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how AI integration in Microsoft Defender is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and providing unprecedented protection for modern enterprises.

Introduction: In a shocking revelation that's sending ripples through the cybersecurity community, researchers have uncovered what may be the largest IoT (Internet of Things) data breach in recent history. The incident, involving Mars Hydro's connected devices, exposed a staggering 2.7 billion records through an unsecured database, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IoT security.

Introduction: As a provider of managed IT solutions, we recognize the critical role of equipping businesses with the necessary tools for effective communication and collaboration. With the shift of many businesses requiring employees to return to the office, companies are faced with enhancing their video conferencing setups to support the evolving hybrid work environment. In this article, we explore some of the essential features to consider when selecting the best option for your business.

Introduction: As we enter 2025, it's crucial for businesses to stay updated on developments that may affect their operations and financial planning. A significant update is Microsoft's planned subscription price increase, set to take effect on April 1, 2025. In this blog post, we explore the specifics of this price adjustment and its implications for your business.

Introduction: Businesses face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats that challenge traditional security measures. Recent research by cybersecurity firm Sophos has highlighted a worrying trend: ransomware groups are leveraging Microsoft 365 and Teams, along with email bombing tactics, to execute highly effective impersonation attacks. This blog delves into these new cyber threats, their implications, and how businesses can protect themselves from ransomware and impersonation attacks.