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Is It Safe to Let Employees Use Personal Computers for Work?

August 12, 2026

An employee asks to work from home one day a week. They already have a perfectly good computer at home, so buying them a company laptop just for four..

Haunting Your Network: Why You Need to Disable Ghost Accounts Before Halloween

October 23, 2025

As Halloween approaches, it’s not just haunted houses and spooky costumes you should be thinking about, your IT environment might be harboring real..

9 Ways To Level Up Your Microsoft 365 Security

April 10, 2025

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise, and SMBs are prime targets. The good news? If you’re using Microsoft 365, you already have access to powerful..

Why SMBs Need a MSP Partner in Their Cybersecurity Journey

January 23, 2025

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. However, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face unique challenges that make..

Why Businesses Need to Reduce Dwell Time with Better Incident Response

August 15, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses face a constant barrage of cybersecurity threats. One critical metric in managing these threats is..

Present 2023 Blog Recap: Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges

January 5, 2024

As we bid farewell to 2023, it's time to reflect on the cybersecurity insights and knowledge we shared throughout the year. At Present, our..

Unraveling the Cyber Threat Landscape: Where Do Cyber Attacks Start?

August 3, 2023

Cyberattacks can occur on any device and at any time as cybercriminals have developed sophisticated methods to breach cybersecurity defenses...

The Benefits of Using a Password Manager for Enhanced Cybersecurity

April 19, 2023

What if we told you that 81% of hacking-related breaches result from weak or recycled passwords? Sure, regularly changing your password can feel..

Cyber insurance and SMBs: Improve your security posture or lose your coverage

October 25, 2022

Like most companies, you can't afford to have a contingency fund to cover all the costs of a successful cyberattack. This is where cyberinsurance..

Summer: it's time for holidays and cyberattacks!

June 2, 2022

As DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince said:"Summer, summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind." Unfortunately summer holidays are..

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Present helps SMBs across Quebec simplify IT, strengthen cybersecurity and make better use of technology. Our blog provides practical advice and insights on managed IT services, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, cloud solutions, AI, business continuity and IT strategy. Whether you manage IT internally, work with an IT provider or are looking for a managed IT partner in Montreal, our goal is to help you reduce risk, improve productivity and make informed technology decisions that support your business. With more than 35 years of experience helping Quebec businesses manage and modernize their technology, Present shares practical guidance based on the challenges we see businesses facing every day.

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