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# Layered Security

Get expert insights and actionable advice on how to leverage technology for your business to improve productivity & security and make your operations more effective, efficient, and competitive.

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## [Why Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a Must-Have for Your Business](https://blog.totalprosource.com/multi-factor-authentication-business-cybersecurity)

 By:[Amy Mersch](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/amy-mersch)

October 11, 2021

 Enabling multi-factor authentication is one of the most important things you can do to keep cybercriminals out of your network and prevent a cyberattack.

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## [What is Layered Security & How Does it Defend Your Network?](https://blog.totalprosource.com/what-is-layered-security-how-does-it-defend-your-network)

 By:[Amy Mersch](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/amy-mersch)

October 4, 2021

 No single tool can guarantee your network’s security. That's why we recommend a layered security approach to improve your organization’s cyber posture.

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## [Protecting Your Clients’ Data is Your Responsibility: How to Close Your Law Firm’s Cybersecurity Gaps](https://blog.totalprosource.com/protecting-client-data-law-firm-cybersecurity)

 By:[Steve Sigmon and Greg Thomas](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/steve-sigmon-and-greg-thomas)

April 21, 2021

 Confidential client information is a high-value target for cybercrime. Protect your firm's network and client data with these essential security layers.

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## [As Cyber Crime Evolves, Are Your Security Tools Keeping Up?](https://blog.totalprosource.com/cyber-crime-evolving)

 By:[Jamie Moore & Amy Mersch](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/jamie-moore-amy-mersch)

April 2, 2020

 Are you still using the same security tools that you were five years ago? If so, there are gaps in your efforts to keep your network secure.

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## [6 Detective Security Controls Your Business Should Implement](https://blog.totalprosource.com/6-detective-security-controls-your-business-should-implement)

 By:[Danielle Hoverman](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/danielle-hoverman)

November 27, 2018

 With preventative security controls in place, you also need to deploy detective security controls. Detective security controls enable you to constantly monitor and review controls to ensure they are working properly and providing effective security. Here are 6 detective security controls.

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## [8 Preventative Security Controls You Should Consider](https://blog.totalprosource.com/8-preventative-security-controls-you-should-consider)

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November 20, 2018

 There are many security controls that you can implement when designing a multi-layered security infrastructure, and those controls generally fall into two categories: preventative and detective. The following are 8 preventive security controls that your business should consider.

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## [Traditional Security vs Layered Security | Identifying the Differences](https://blog.totalprosource.com/traditional-security-vs-layered-security-identifying-the-differences)

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November 15, 2018

 It’s clear that traditional security is no longer effective in the reality of today’s complex cyber threat landscape. By not adopting a layered security approach, many businesses have gaping holes in their security efforts.

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## [Layered Security Key to SMB Cyber Protection](https://blog.totalprosource.com/layered-security-key-to-smb-cyber-protection)

 By:[Danielle Hoverman](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/danielle-hoverman)

November 21, 2017

 Four must-have solutions for a layered security approach include: antivirus software, firewalls, patch management, and password management.

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