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Maybe you can’t quite pinpoint the root issue or cause, but you know you’re lacking in cybersecurity, and that’s reason enough to do some research and try to find a solution. 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This downtime was caused by an update from the cybersecurity application CrowdStrike that crashed Microsoft operating systems. 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You don’t want to find out your business has the wrong coverage or IT solutions after the damage has been done. This proactive approach will help get you on the right path toward safeguarding your business. But where should you start? [Read More](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/what-your-business-should-know-about-cyber-insurance-policy) Share - Close - - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/what-your-business-should-know-about-cyber-insurance-policy](mailto:?body=https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/what-your-business-should-know-about-cyber-insurance-policy) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/how-to-conduct-simple-cybersecurity-risk-assessment) [Cybersecurity](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/topic/cybersecurity) ## [How to Conduct a Simple Cybersecurity Risk Assessment](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/how-to-conduct-simple-cybersecurity-risk-assessment) By: [Ryan Stickel](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/author/ryan-stickel) April 26th, 2024 Every business’s path to good cybersecurity starts somewhere. To know what you need, you need to know what you already have. A good way to begin that process is with a cybersecurity risk assessment. While that might sound daunting, a simple assessment can help start the conversation and bring general awareness to your current situation. 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And, most importantly, if you have services provided by a NOC or SOC, what do those services include, or not include? [Read More](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/what-difference-between-soc-noc) Share - Close - - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/what-difference-between-soc-noc](mailto:?body=https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/what-difference-between-soc-noc) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/what-is-vulnerability-management) [Cybersecurity](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/topic/cybersecurity) ## [What is Vulnerability Management and does my business need it?](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/what-is-vulnerability-management) By: [Ryan Stickel](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/author/ryan-stickel) February 24th, 2023 Software updates are something that we all have to deal with. Taking time out of your day to restart an app or restart your device entirely is just part of living in the world of technology. 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Doing so would result in huge losses and a massive headache. [Read More](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/business-continuity-disaster-recovery-incident-response) Share - Close - - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/business-continuity-disaster-recovery-incident-response](mailto:?body=https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/business-continuity-disaster-recovery-incident-response) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/difference-between-edr-mdr) [Cybersecurity](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/topic/cybersecurity) | [Threat Prevention](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/topic/threat-prevention) ## [What is the Difference Between EDR and MDR?](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/difference-between-edr-mdr) By: [Ryan Stickel](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/author/ryan-stickel) November 18th, 2022 This ever-evolving world of technology can be hard to keep up with. You’re always facing new choices when it comes to this stuff. It can be difficult to tell if you’re making the right decisions. 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