Join Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter as they dive into the essentials of CIS Control 15: Service Provider Management. In this episode, we explore actionable tips and strategies to help business owners and technology enthusiasts manage external service providers securely and effectively. 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to assess risks associated with service providers. ✅ The importance of clear contractual agreements. ✅ Monitoring and auditing best practices. ✅ Access control essentials to protect sensitive information. ✅ Why every service provider needs an incident response plan. Tip Of The Week: Start with a simple list of your service providers and gradually build policies around their roles, risks, and compliance. 🔒 Don’t leave your business’s data security to chance! Learn the critical questions to ask your service providers and how to ensure they follow industry frameworks like CIS, NIST, and more. 📈 Why Watch? This episode is packed with insights for business owners navigating today’s tech landscape. Whether you're vetting a cloud service provider, internet provider, or managed service provider, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and safeguard your business.

Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes. 🎧 Next Episode Preview: Stay tuned as we cover CIS Control 16: Application Software Security in our next podcast episode. Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Our team of technical experts has years of experience with computer networking, security, data backup, computer repair, email support, and more. But what truly makes us unique as a managed service provider is our commitment to providing unmatched customer service. We're not your partner only when something goes wrong. We work with you every step of the way, from learning the ins and outs of your business to strategically aligning your infrastructure with your goals and catering to your every technological need. We build lasting relationships with our clients and are proud to say clients who have been with us since the launch of our business 22 years ago are still with us today. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uniquecomputingsolutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutions Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQd Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957

Are you a business owner looking to protect your company’s data and ensure your IT systems are secure? In this episode of The Business Owner's IT Podcast, Anthony and Ryan break down the age-old question of How To Choose The Right IT Service Provider for your business. These are the 10 essential questions you need to ask your IT service provider to guarantee cybersecurity and efficient IT management. 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How IT providers should manage access to their tools. ✔️ The importance of immutable backups and frequent recovery tests. ✔️ What to do if a rogue employee or hacker gains access to your systems. ✔️ Why SaaS backups for Microsoft 365 and Gmail are non-negotiable. ✔️ How prepared IT providers should be for tool compromise or cyberattacks. Key Takeaways for Business Owners and Tech Enthusiasts: 👉 Understand the critical role of managed detection and response systems. 👉 Learn why endpoint detection tools are vital for protecting individual devices. 👉 Discover how to evaluate the security measures of your IT provider. 🔒 Stay proactive in safeguarding your business’s data with these expert tips! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE ✅ for more episodes tackling tech challenges faced by business owners. 🕒 Tune in Now – Your business's IT future depends on it! Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Our team of technical experts has years of experience with computer networking, security, data backup, computer repair, email support, and more. But what truly makes us unique as a managed service provider is our commitment to providing unmatched customer service. We're not your partner only when something goes wrong. We work with you every step of the way, from learning the ins and outs of your business to strategically aligning your infrastructure with your goals and catering to your every technological need. We build lasting relationships with our clients and are proud to say clients who have been with us since the launch of our business 22 years ago are still with us today. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uniquecomputingsolutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutions Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQd Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Business Owner's IT Podcast! In this edition, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter discuss CIS Control 14: Security Awareness and Skills Training—a crucial topic for protecting your business from cybersecurity threats. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to create a culture of cybersecurity awareness in your organization. ✅ The importance of role-specific security training. ✅ Why phishing and social engineering remain the top attack vectors—and how to defend against them. ✅ Tips for making your security training effective and engaging. 🛡 Tip of the week: Educate your employees on company policies and encourage cybersecurity knowledge within your work environment. 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned: 📄 CIS Control 14 - https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/security-awareness-and-skills-training 📧 Contact Us: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/contact/ 🔒 Strengthen your IT defenses and safeguard your business data! Whether you're a tech-savvy entrepreneur or just starting your IT journey, this episode has something for you. 🎄 Holiday Bonus: Learn how security awareness can also benefit your personal life, from protecting emails to securing online banking! 💻 Subscribe for weekly insights on all things IT for business owners. Don’t miss next week’s episode on CIS Control 15: Service Provider Management!

Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Our team of technical experts has years of experience with computer networking, security, data backup, computer repair, email support, and more. But what truly makes us unique as a managed service provider is our commitment to providing unmatched customer service. We're not your partner only when something goes wrong. We work with you every step of the way, from learning the ins and outs of your business to strategically aligning your infrastructure with your goals and catering to your every technological need. We build lasting relationships with our clients and are proud to say clients who have been with us since the launch of our business 22 years ago are still with us today. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uniquecomputingsolutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutions Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQd Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957