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January 2024 Newsletter

How to Create an IT Roadmap
for 2024 with Budgeting

IT Roadmap

Businesses are increasingly reliant on robust IT infrastructures to stay secure and competitive. As we leave 2023 where cyber attacks are at an all time high, the necessity for a well-defined IT roadmap for 2024 becomes more critical than ever. MVP Network Consulting understands the significance of leveraging technology while aligning it with your business goals. 

Let’s delve into the pivotal steps required to create an IT roadmap for the year that specifically assists in budgeting and addresses the paramount aspect of data security.

Why an IT Roadmap Matters

An IT roadmap acts as a strategic guide outlining the trajectory of technology implementations, upgrades and enhancements within an organization. It aligns the technological vision with business objectives offering a more structured approach to IT planning and budgeting.

13 Helpful Tips for New Year Digital Decluttering

These days, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at the sight of an endless inbox or app library. As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time for a digital declutter. A clean and organized digital environment can help you improve your productivity. It also reduces stress. Here are some practical tips to help you declutter your digital space:

#1: Start with a digital inventory 

#2: Focus on your most-used digital spaces 

#3: Organize your files and folders 

#4: Clean up your email inbox 

#5: Clean up your social media 

#6: Review your subscriptions 

#7: Review and delete unused apps 

#8: Clear your desktop and downloads folder 

#9: Secure your digital identity 

#10: Evaluate your digital habits 

#11: Create digital detox days

#12: Invest in digital tools 

#13: Practice regular maintenance 

13 Digital Decluttering Tips

Catch of the Month: Social Media Shopping Scams

Canva Design DAF6DyqUpZwOnline purchase scams, notably prevalent in the Better Business Bureau's 2022 Online Scams Report, remain a significant threat. Particularly, individuals attempting to buy puppies online are frequent victims.

Scammers utilize tactics like setting up fake e-commerce stores promoted on social media, contributing to 44% of social media scams reported by the FTC from January to June 2023. They may also list items on online marketplaces, exposing buyers to risks like non-delivery or triangulation fraud.

What You Should Do:

Be Vigilant: Be cautious online, watch for red flags, and prioritize secure payment methods to prevent falling victim to scams.

Cease Transactions: Immediately stop any further transactions with the suspected scammer.

Document Evidence: Keep records of all communication and transaction details, including screenshots.

Report to Platform: Notify the social media platform about the scam, using their reporting mechanisms.

Contact Payment Provider: If a payment was made, contact your credit card company for potential chargeback options.

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Past Events

MVP How to Simplify Compliance & Turn Risks Into Opportunities for Business Growth

How to Simplify Compliance & Turn Risks into Opportunities for Business Growth

In this video, you'll learn:

  • About the evolving regulatory landscape in 2024
  • How to build an easy, proactive compliance strategy
  • How to transform compliance challenges into business opportunities
MVP Non-Profit Webinar

How to Make Your Non-Profit Budget Work in the Current Cybersecurity Climate

In this video, you'll learn:

  • The current cyber risks and technology challenges non-profits face
  • Non-profit budgeting strategies for cybersecurity and technology

  • Sustaining donor trust in the digital age through data protection and privacy

MVP Incident Response 101

Incident Response 101: Effective Strategies for Business Owners in a Cyber Attack

In this video, you'll learn:

  • How to identify cybersecurity risks
  • Consequences of a data breach and non-compliance
  • An effective cybersecurity framework
  • Key components of an incident response plan 
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MVP In The Community

MVP Network Consulting kicked off 2024 with a blood, platelet, or plasma donation drive! Those who gave blood with the Red Cross were automatically entered for a chance to score a getaway to SuperBowl LVIII in Las Vegas. The blood drive was on January 23rd from 10AM to 3PM, at 1485 Main St., Buffalo. 

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