Striking the right balance of security helps organizations stay secure without disrupting efficiency.

Spam filtering as an example—during peak seasons, some businesses lower filter sensitivity to prevent email delays, accepting a higher risk of malicious emails. In such cases, additional security layers like IT awareness training and advanced antivirus solutions become essential.

To assess risk effectively, follow these four steps:

1. Identify what you need to protect—brand reputation, employee data, customer information, or intellectual property.

2. Determine the risks—what happens if these assets are compromised?

3. Implement layered security—firewalls, access controls, IT training, and procedural safeguards.

4. Develop a backup plan—document, test, and refine your response strategy. When it comes to security, no question is too small.

About Handled IT Partners

Handled IT partners with business owners large and small through their digital transformations. 

Handled IT Partners will evaluate your organization, identify its capabilities, and develop a custom roadmap and operating model to align your business with your desired results. Through every stage of our extensive process, we are intentional about listening, understanding, building, and delivering the best IT infrastructure for your business. 

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