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Managed Services, Security, Technology, Support

Ransomware Is Preventable

Unfortunately it’s become more common to hear about major ransomware attacks and companies that have been hacked. It’s a grim reminder that companies and networks can be attacked at any time with serious impacts. While it could be unlikely that your business is attacked and extorted for money by a ...

How to Choose a Cloud Storage & Backup Provider

Cloud storage can be perfect for so many technical issues. It allows you to share resources among staff and mitigate data risk. It makes it possible to access your files from anywhere as long as you have a good internet connection. But not all cloud storage systems are created equal. The article ...

Managed Services, Security

7 Cybersecurity Tips to Keep Your Business Safe From Fraud

Tax time is a time to beware of fraudsters—especially for small business owners! Two suggestions to help: be informed and be alert. Now’s the time to refresh yourself on the basics of cybersecurity. You need to be aware of the types of fraud that threaten you: phishing where emails request personal ...

Security, Support

How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Phishing

Is cybersecurity a new concept for you? Or are you a computer-savvy user who knows just what to do to protect yourself? Either way, you may be more vulnerable than you think. “Phishing” attacks—email requests for sensitive information—are growing more common today. Plus, they are becoming more and ...

Managed Services, Technology, Support

10 Small Business Tech Trends

The small business landscape is no stranger to change, especially over the past year when work had to be done either remotely or following strict safety standards. It was unchartered waters for most. The ones that were already tech-savvy were best prepared, as they already had the infrastructure to ...

Managed Services, Security, Technology, Support

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

With all the stress the pandemic has placed on businesses, it would have worse 20 to 30 years ago with only telephones, early cellphones, beepers, and fax machines as the lifelines to our teams and customers. Businesses would have had to completely shut down or risk employee illness. The advancement of digital technology has been nothing short of amazing. But with the ...

Managed Services, Security, cloud security, Technology, Support

On-Premise vs. Private Cloud

There’s no doubt that the cloud has made business easier and, for the most part, safer for organizations around the world — and their clients. This is especially true during the pandemic, with remote work being the norm. But not every cloud solution is the same. Affordability, accessibility, and security are all considerations, and having an understanding of the cloud ...

Managed Services, Security, cloud security, Technology, Support

82% of Companies Give Third Parties Access to All Cloud Data

According to research done by the Wiz Research team — a team of cloud security professionals from Microsoft — we’re far too trusting of the parties we do business with. In fact, over 80% of companies provide 3rd party vendors with access to information and data on their cloud — which may cause both a security risk and a privacy risk. It’s scary to think of how many people ...

Managed Services, Support, Testimonials, MS Office

Preventing an Email Outage

Have you had an email outage? We’ve recently received several calls from customers with email issues – here’s what we’ve learned. Email outages are occurring after web developers inadvertently make changes to DNS records. So, when you are having website updates or development work done, there are two important steps to take: 1. Keep your IT group informed of web ...

Managed Services, Security, Technology, Support

The Pandemic Increased Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks

As painful as it is, the odds are that you’ll fall victim to a cyberattack one day. Think of what this could do to your business, not only due to funds and data lost or compromised, but also the reactions of clients when they’re told that their information was compromised due to a lack of proactive cybersecurity. Cybercriminals are banking on the hopes that we’ll leave ...

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