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The business-wide disruption that a successful cyberattack brings and the increasing number of SMBs falling victim to cybercrime each year mean cyber risk can no longer solely be the responsibility of IT. 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The headlines are worrisome and have led to many sleepless nights for executives and IT leaders at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The good news is that leadership can have an immediate and lasting impact on [Read More](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/creating-a-culture-of-security) » [Cybersecurity](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) [![](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/hubfs/CybersecurityWeakness.png)](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/work-from-home-dont-let-cybersecurity-be-an-afterthought) ## [WORK FROM HOME: Don't Let Cybersecurity be an Afterthought ](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/work-from-home-dont-let-cybersecurity-be-an-afterthought) [![Share on facebook](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/hs-fs/hubfs/facebook-color.png?width=60&name=facebook-color.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/author/erik-thomas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/hs-fs/hubfs/linkedin-color.png?width=60&name=linkedin-color.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/author/erik-thomas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [![Share on email](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/hs-fs/hubfs/email-color.png?width=60&name=email-color.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/author/erik-thomas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/author/erik-thomas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) April 10, 2020 Many companies have made the unprecedented decision to close their doors or keep essential staff in-house temporarily. Others have instructed the entire organization to work-from-home (WFH) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. **Now, an entirely new set of pressures is pulling for your attention:**  [Read More](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/work-from-home-dont-let-cybersecurity-be-an-afterthought) » [Cybersecurity](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity), [IT Solutions & Support](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/topic/it-solutions-support) [![Young businesswoman analyzing data information of market](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/hubfs/blog-files/Young%20businesswoman%20analyzing%20data%20information%20of%20market.jpeg)](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/organizational-best-practices-for-mobile-devices) ## [Organizational Best Practices for Mobile Devices](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/organizational-best-practices-for-mobile-devices) [![Share on facebook](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/hs-fs/hubfs/facebook-color.png?width=60&name=facebook-color.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/author/erik-thomas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/hs-fs/hubfs/linkedin-color.png?width=60&name=linkedin-color.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/author/erik-thomas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [![Share on email](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/hs-fs/hubfs/email-color.png?width=60&name=email-color.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/author/erik-thomas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/author/erik-thomas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) September 14, 2018 As data moves to the cloud and becomes accessible from anywhere, it’s more important than ever to ensure that both corporate and personal devices being used to access data and services are secure. There are many options for addressing these security concerns, but choosing the right tools and configurations can quickly become complex. Considering what to do about devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones while in the office, at home, and while traveling can become overwhelming or cumbersome. Some organizations may find a secure one-size-fits-all solution, but many will want, or need, a little more flexibility. 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